Based on policy review, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of abuse in a timely manner to prevent further potential abuse. The facility failed to initiate a prompt and thorough investigation after an allegation of verbal abuse of Resident #1 was reported on 2/14/26. The facility did not immediately interview staff or residents, did not initiate protective interventions, and delayed investigative actions until 2/16/26. This deficient practice affected one (1) of three (3) reviewed incidents with documented indications of possible abuse. …
F610 citations in Mississippi
Investigating alleged violations · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Mississippi cites F610 less often than its own record predicts
0.57 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Mississippi in 2025, this is the portion that was F610.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Mississippi surveyors wrote
F610 findings written in Mississippi, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on resident and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was thoroughly investigated for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed. (Resident #1) Findings Include:Cross-Reference F600Review of the facility policy titled Incident Investigation & Reporting, revised 5/24, revealed, .6 The facility will thoroughly investigate all alleged violations under the direct supervision of the Administrator. The facility will take all necessary steps to prevent occurrence and/or further potential abuse.Record review revealed an allegation of abuse involving Resident #1 was reported on 9/17/25 after staff responded to the resident screaming for help and observed the resident on the floor following an altercation with Nurse Aide… …
Based on record review, facility policy review, and interview, the facility failed to immediately protect one (1) of three (3) resident reviewed for an allegation of abuse. Resident #62. Findings include:Record review of the facility policy Abuse Policy and Procedures, dated 1/24/2022, revealed, Each resident of this facility has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical and mental abuse, involuntary seclusion, corporal punishment, neglect and/or misappropriation of resident property. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Mississippi citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.67% | 0.53× |
| 2024 | 0.61% | 0.42× |
| 2025 | 0.86% | 0.57× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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