Neshoba County Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Neshoba County Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Feb 3, 2026

  Based on interviews, record reviews, facility policy reviews, and the facility's investigation, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent residents who were identified as an elopement and wandering risk, from exiting the facility unnoticed and unsupervised for two (2) of 19 residents residing on the secured Alzheimer's unit. Resident #1 and Resident #2. On 1/20/26 at approximately 1:32 PM to 1:35 PM Resident #1 entered the door alarm code and Resident #1 and Resident #2 exited the facility undetected by staff. Resident #1 was unattended and unsupervised until located by law enforcement 29 miles from the facility and returned to the facility at 3:50 PM. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 18, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen equipment and surrounding areas were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition for two (2) of three (3) kitchen tours. Findings Include Record review of the facility policy titled, General Sanitation of the Kitchen undated, revealed The staff shall maintain the sanitation of the kitchen through compliance with a written comprehensive cleaning schedule.4. A cleaning schedule will be posted. Employees will be trained on the cleaning schedule and how to perform duties. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 15, 2023

  Based on observation, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food items in the kitchen refrigerators were dated and labeled and failed to ensure kitchen equipment was clean for two (2) of three (3) kitchen tours. Findings Include: Record review of the facility policy titled, Food Storage undated, revealed Food is stored, prepared and transported at appropriate temperatures and by methods designed to prevent contamination or cross contamination .13. Leftover food is stored in covered containers or wrapped carefully and securely. Each item is clearly labeled and dated before being refrigerated. Leftover food is used within 3 days or discarded. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Dec 15, 2023

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to address a grievance discussed in resident council for the use of bed rails for five (5) of 12 residents that attended resident council. Resident #15, Resident #27, Resident #37, Resident #61, and Resident #66. Findings Include: Record review of the facility policy titled Resident and Family Grievances undated revealed under, Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: . 8. Grievances may be voiced in the following forums: . d. Verbal complaint during resident or family council meetings . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF604Nov 18, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that the use of a bed alarm did not constitute a physical restraint for one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed for restraints (Resident #62). Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, Restraint Free Environment with an approval date of 6/27/2025 revealed, Each resident shall attain and maintain his/her highest practicable well-being in an environment that prohibits the use of restraints for discipline or convenience, and limits restraint use to circumstances in which the resident has medical symptoms that warrant the use of restraints. […]