Pontotoc Nursing Home
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What this means for your family
Choosing Pontotoc Nursing Home means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.
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 · 14 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Pontotoc Nursing Home has a moderate inspection record with 9 deficiencies across 3 surveys, all corrected by the facility. The most recent survey in July 2024 identified concerns with care planning, pressure ulcer prevention, daily living assistance, and maintaining a homelike environment. Safety issues including fire safety and emergency exits were cited in earlier surveys but appear resolved, with no complaints filed by families.
Jul 24, 2025Routine4
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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Apr 24, 2024Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Feb 23, 2023Routine3
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Pontotoc Nursing Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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