Tippah County Nursing Home
1005 City Avenue North · Ripley, MS · 38663 · 6628372111
40 certified beds Government - County 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.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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-day | 5.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
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 April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2026
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 25, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Infection Control
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255130 · certified since November 15, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.