Tupelo Community Care Center
1901 Briar Ridge Road · Tupelo, MS · 38804 · 6628440675
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $68,695 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$68,695 in federal fines in the last 24 months
5 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $81,741 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G December 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
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.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2024
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 11, 2025 | Fine | $19,135 |
| February 18, 2025 | Fine | $34,047 |
| February 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| September 11, 2024 | Fine | $5,171 |
| September 11, 2024 | Fine | $5,171 |
| September 11, 2024 | Fine | $5,171 |
| August 9, 2023 | Fine | $13,046 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255136 · certified since February 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.