Jasper County Nh
15 a South Sixth Street · Bay Springs, MS · 39422 · 6017642101
110 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 9, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 9, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
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.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C March 23, 2023
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 25A178 · certified since November 30, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.