Pontotoc Nursing Home
Nursing Home Facility
176 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Pontotoc Nursing Home is a senior care community located in Pontotoc, MS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Pontotoc area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (662) 489-5510.
Pontotoc Nursing Home is licensed for 44 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Pontotoc average about 45 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 29%.
The community is located in Pontotoc County, MS.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 7 problems at Pontotoc Nursing Home. 2 findings involved harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Pontotoc Nursing Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 44
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 29%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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