Neshoba County Nursing Home
Philadelphia, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255137) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,945
Phone: (601) 663-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Neshoba County Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Neshoba County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,945.00 for Neshoba County Nursing Home, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Neshoba County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing facility in Philadelphia, Mississippi, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1991. It is licensed for 145 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 128.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The rating breaks down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and Staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.48, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $15,945.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent quality problems that receive increased inspection oversight.
This facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the available data. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Care Compare, most recent published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Neshoba County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 45.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $15,945.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 145 beds and reports an average daily census of 128.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Neshoba County (government ownership); the available data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 20, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6016631200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6016631200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255137?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.