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Baptist Nursing Home-calhoun, INC

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

152 Burke Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS 38916120 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 6)

Bottom 25% in MS · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are only 53% of the national benchmark, which can affect medication management and response times. The facility has 16 deficiencies, which is above the state average. This facility is on Medicare Special Focus status, indicating a pattern of serious quality issues. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.40hrs
53%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.17hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.6%
US
15.4%
MS
22.1%
Calhoun
16.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
12.1%
MS
1.6%
Calhoun
3.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
93.4%
MS
95.6%
Calhoun
91.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.3%
Better than Avg
Here
14.3%
US
15.3%
MS
21.4%
Calhoun
14.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.6%
US
19.4%
MS
21.1%
Calhoun
17.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
MS
97.0%
Calhoun
96.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.6%
Better than Avg
Here
89.6%
US
81.8%
MS
88.5%
Calhoun
83.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
Well above state avg (6.7)
10 complaint-triggered

Baptist Nursing Home-Calhoun has concerning patterns with multiple families filing complaints that triggered 10 of 22 deficiencies, including repeated issues with protecting residents from abuse and neglect. The main problem areas are resident rights violations, abuse/neglect protection failures, and care planning deficiencies. While all violations show correction dates, the recurring complaints about fundamental safety and dignity issues warrant careful consideration before choosing this facility.

Aug 25, 2025Complaint
1
0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jul 30, 2025Complaint
2
0550SevereCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0600SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

May 5, 2025Complaint
7
0600SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0656SevereCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0565ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0580MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0812MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

May 5, 2025Routine
6
0868ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0605MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0761MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 26, 2023Routine
4
0585ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0757MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Jun 16, 2022Routine
2
0623MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Baptist Nursing Home-calhoun, INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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