Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf

Name: Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf
Address: 201 SOUTH MARKET ST, Charleston, MS, 38921, US
Telephone: 6626475535

201 South Market St, Charleston, MS 38921 · Tallahatchie County · 98 certified beds · avg 95 residents/day · certified since Oct 1, 1976 · Medicaid only — not Medicare certified

Certified for Medicaid only. It cannot bill Medicare, so a short post-hospital rehabilitation stay would not be covered the usual way here. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$11,450

Fines, last 3 years

5.28

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Aug 24, 2023 · F-0656

The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.

Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Sep 21, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Aug 24, 2023 · F-0686

The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Sep 21, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (12)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Oct 29, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Oct 29, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Oct 29, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 4, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Dec 4, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Dec 4, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Dec 4, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Dec 4, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Aug 24, 2023	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 24, 2023	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Aug 24, 2023	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 3).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	3	2	G ▲
2024	6	0	D
2025	3	0	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

1 fine totaling $11,450.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Aug 24, 2023	Fine	$11,450

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Mississippi avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.28	4.88	3.95	top 28% in Mississippi; top 10% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.54	0.74	0.69	bottom 31% in Mississippi; bottom 44% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.59	4.09	3.50	top 19% in Mississippi; top 11% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.24	0.38	0.48	bottom 33% in Mississippi; bottom 19% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	33.7	45.7	45.8	top 18% in Mississippi; top 21% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	38.4	42.9	top 1% in Mississippi; top 1% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.17, RN 0.43, weekend 3.63. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Government - County

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Clarksdale Nursing Center	31.1 mi	Clarksdale, MS	★★★☆☆	3/5
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Walter B Crook Nursing Facility	33.7 mi	Ruleville, MS	★★★☆☆	3/5
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 25A190.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf

201 South Market St, Charleston, MS 38921 · 6626475535

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $11,450

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Aug 24, 2023 (F-0656, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
▲ Aug 24, 2023 (F-0686, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 25A190 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)