nursing home in Water Valley, MS
Yalobusha County Nursing Home
630 South Main Street, Water Valley, MS 38965 · (662) 473-1411
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Yalobusha County Nursing Home at a glance
Yalobusha County Nursing Home is a 122-bed government nursing home in Water Valley, Mississippi (Yalobusha County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (October 9, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 40.2% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 122
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 31, 1974
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Yalobusha County
- CMS Certification Number
- 25A174
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.19 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.36 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.56 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40.2% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 39 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 122 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 107 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.5% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 21.2% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.7% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.4% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 23.8% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.3% | 20.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.7% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59.3% | 84.6% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 88.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 1, 2025 |
| October 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2025 |
| October 9, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2025 |
| October 9, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yalobusha County Nursing Home's rating?
Yalobusha County Nursing Home has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Yalobusha County Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Yalobusha County Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Yalobusha County Nursing Home?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Yalobusha County Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Yalobusha County Nursing Home is at 630 South Main Street, Water Valley, MS 38965. Phone: (662) 473-1411.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.