Yalobusha County Nursing Home
630 South Main Street · Water Valley, MS · 38965 · 6624731411
122 certified beds Government - County
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
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 November 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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 April 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 25A174 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.