nursing home in Charleston, MS
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf
201 South Market St, Charleston, MS 38921 · (662) 647-5535
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf at a glance
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf is a 98-bed government nursing home in Charleston, Mississippi (Tallahatchie County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than 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 29, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.7% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 98
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 1976
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Tallahatchie County
- CMS Certification Number
- 25A190
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 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) | 4.17 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.43 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.41 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.7% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 15 | 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 | 98 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 95 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.5% | 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) | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.9% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 38.1% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.5% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.9% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.9% | 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) | 20.3% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.1% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 65.5% | 88.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 2, 2025 |
| October 29, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 2, 2025 |
| October 29, 2025 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 2, 2025 |
| December 4, 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 January 8, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 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 January 8, 2025 |
| February 15, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 21, 2023 |
| August 24, 2023 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2023 |
| August 24, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2023 |
| August 24, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 21, 2023 |
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 Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf's rating?
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf has 5 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 Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf 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 Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf and how do I contact it?
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf is at 201 South Market St, Charleston, MS 38921. Phone: (662) 647-5535.
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.