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PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

278 WEST EIGHTH STREET, PONTOTOC, MS 38863
Score: 96 / 100

Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Pontotoc, Mississippi, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 96/100, it ranks in the top 2% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center provides above-average staffing with 4.35 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.35 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.43 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.34 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Dec 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Dec 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jul 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jul 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 96 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3