Neshoba County Nursing Home
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 6 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 6)
Below average in MS · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While some families report positive interactions with the nursing staff, the facility has documented issues regarding communication during medical emergencies. If you are considering this facility, ensure you establish a clear protocol for how and when you will be notified of any changes in your loved one's health or safety status.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews analyzed“Neshoba County Nursing Home receives conflicting feedback, with some families praising the friendliness of the nursing staff and social workers. However, others have reported significant concerns regarding communication lapses during medical incidents and a lack of transparency regarding patient safety protocols.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and attentive nursing staff
- Supportive social work services
- Positive patient appearance and well-being
Concerns
- Poor communication regarding patient falls and medical incidents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how friendly and attentive the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2Since we want to stay closely connected to our loved one's care, what is your specific process for notifying families immediately if a fall or a medical incident occurs?
- 3What steps is the facility currently taking to address recent inspection findings and improve the overall health inspection rating?
- 4How does the social work team help residents stay engaged and connected with their families and the community?
- 5Could you describe what a typical day looks like for residents in terms of scheduled social activities and group outings?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for contacting the family and ensuring immediate care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My brother's nurses take great care of him. He has great new social worker now.”
“Once she fell out of the bed around 5:00 am, although I had called twice that day to check on her, neither nurse told me she had fallen. It wasn't until around 2:00 p.m. that the incident nurse call to let me know she had fallen.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies, particularly in food safety and nutrition services, which appeared in multiple inspections and as recently as November 2025. A family filed a complaint in 2024 regarding resident protection from abuse and neglect. The facility also has repeated issues with care planning, daily living assistance, and resident rights. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of problems in critical areas like nutrition and safety warrants careful consideration during your visit.
Feb 3, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 18, 2025Routine9
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 25, 2024Complaint1
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.
Dec 15, 2023Routine11
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
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.
Aug 25, 2022Routine1
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.
May 9, 2019Routine1
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 3, 2026
$15,945
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Neshoba County Nursing Home
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Neshoba County General Hospital
Owner · Organization
Ward, Glenda
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
6 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit neshobageneral.com
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