Tippah County Nursing Home
Nursing Home Facility
1005 City Avenue North, Ripley, MS 38663
Tippah County Nursing Home is a senior care community located in Ripley, MS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Ripley area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (662) 837-2111.
With 40 beds, Tippah County Nursing Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Ripley average about 80 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 80% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Ripley average about 2.3 stars. 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 February 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Ripley average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 37%.
The community is located in Tippah County, MS.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 17 problems at Tippah County Nursing Home. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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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
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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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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.
Tippah County Nursing Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 40
- Occupancy 80%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.0
- Annual staff turnover 37%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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