Tishomingo Comm Living Center
1410 West Quitman Street · Iuka, MS · 38852 · 6624233422
73 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Community Eldercare Services
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,940 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 1, 2023
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 June 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 18, 2025 | Fine | $15,940 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255127 · certified since September 19, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.