Desoto Healthcare Center
Southaven, Mississippi · CCN 255296
18 surveys since 2011, 16 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 80
- Surveys
- 18
- Harm or worse
- 16
- Immediate jeopardy
- 3
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 120
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- ADVANCED HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
- County
- De Soto
- Medicare-certified since
- 2003
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=18, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Sep 18, 2025
417 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.22 | 3.89 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.56 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 33.7% | 45.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $9,318 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G211.8% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1164.7% | E15.9% | F211.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B15.9% | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6564×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6772×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F5611×
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F6021×
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Desoto Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF656Jan 30, 2024
Based on record review, interview and policy/procedure review, the facility failed to implement the comprehensive person-centered care plan for one (1) of 11 residents sampled, Resident #1. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1, CNA # 2 and CNA #3 failed to follow the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care plan to use a mechanical lift for Resident #1 and transferred her during the 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift on 12/28/23, manually transferring her twice and with the sit to stand lift once. Resident #1 began to display signs of pain on the 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift and was given an as needed Acetaminophen. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) ordered in-house X-rays on 12/29/23 due to continued pain. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 30, 2024
Based on record review, policy/procedure review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for one (1) of 11 residents sampled, Resident #1. During the 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift on 12/28/23, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1, CNA #2 and CNA # 3 transferred Resident #1, using a manual transfer twice and the sit to stand lift once. Resident #1 began to display signs of pain on the 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift and was given an as needed Acetaminophen. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) ordered in-house X-rays on 12/29/23 due to continued pain. The in-house X-rays were negative for fractures, but it did note that Resident #1 was uncooperative during the X-rays. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 11, 2021
Based on observation, staff and resident interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control against ants, as evidenced by repeated sightings of ants and numerous ant bites to a resident for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed concerning ants in the facility. Resident #1. Findings Include: Record review of a Departmental note dated 1/2/21 at 5:25 PM revealed that Resident #1 discharged out of the COVID-19 Unit today. Record review of Departmental Notes dated 1/3/21 at 10:04 PM and signed by RN #2 revealed, During rounds, resident found covered in ants. Skin noted to be red, bumpy, with scattered areas of inflammation. Director of Nurses (DON) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) notified. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 18, 2024
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent the possibility of cross contamination to food, as evidenced by failure to perform hand hygiene after picking up a soiled item off the floor during steam table temperature checks for one (1) of three (3) kitchen observations. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Infection Prevention and Control with a revision date of 6/8/2023 revealed Policy: This facility has established and maintains an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections as per accepted national standards and guidelines . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Jul 18, 2024
Based on staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to accurately submit staffing data into the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system for two (2) of 2 quarters reviewed. First and Second Quarters of 2024. Findings Include: Record review of the facility policy, Nursing Services and Sufficient Staff revised 10/12/22 revealed . Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines . 7. The facility is responsible for submitting timely and accurate staffing data through the CMS (Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services) Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system . Record review of the PBJ (Payroll Based Journal) Staffing Data Report CASPER Report 1705D FY (Fiscal Year) Quarter 2 2024 (January 1-March 31) revealed Excessively Low Weekend Staffing Triggered. […]
Read 33 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 33 of 80 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Sep 18, 2025Standard3 findings
- Nov 25, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Jul 18, 2024Standard7 findings
- Jan 30, 2024Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Aug 10, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Apr 19, 2023Standard2 findings
- Jun 11, 2021Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 27, 2020Standard3 findings
Show the 10 earlier surveys
- Apr 7, 2019Standard12 findings · 4 harm
- Mar 30, 2017Standard1 finding
- May 13, 2016Standard6 findings
- Jun 17, 2015Standard3 findings
- May 15, 2014Standard5 findings
- Apr 11, 2013—4 findings
- Nov 9, 2012—3 findings · 3 harm
- Oct 18, 2012—4 findings · 4 harm
- May 17, 2012—20 findings · 2 harm
- Mar 24, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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