Pontotoc Nursing Home

176 South Main Street · Pontotoc, MS · 38863 · 6624895510

44 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 84
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 25
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.423.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.780.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.79≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (7 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G July 24, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected August 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G July 24, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected August 13, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F April 24, 2024

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected June 15, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 31, 2023 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 25A380 · certified since September 30, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.