Deficiency Index

Noxubee County Nursing Home

Macon, Mississippi · CCN 25A374

11 surveys since 2011, 3 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
27
Surveys
11
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file7/11

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
60
Ownership
Government - County
Chain
Independent
County
Noxubee · rural
Medicare-certified since
1991

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
4
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=16, floor 20).

Last survey on record

May 13, 2026

180 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.184.80
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.42—
Annual nurse turnover27.1%35.3%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ214.3%K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1285.7%E—F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 14 of the 27 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F8802×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F5841×

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • F5851×

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  • F6051×

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

In the surveyor’s words

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

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF657May 13, 2026

    Based on staff interview and record review the facility failed to timely revise and implement a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for one (1) of eight (8) residents at risk for aspiration and choking risk. Resident #1. The facility's failure to revise the care plan and provide supervision on [DATE] at 11:20 AM, resulted in serious injury and death for Resident #1, who had a documented aspiration/choking risk. Resident #1 was not provided supervision while eating when staff served his lunch meal and stepped away from the table. Resident #1 began choking and required transfer to the emergency department where he was intubated and air lifted to another hospital for a higher level of care. Resident #1 expired after being taken off the ventilator on [DATE]. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689May 13, 2026

    Based on review of facility investigation, staff interviews and record review the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance during meals for one (1) of eight (8) residents at risk for aspiration and choking risk. Resident #1. The facility's failure to provide supervision on 5/4/26 at 11:20 AM, resulted in serious injury and death for Resident #1, who had a documented aspiration/choking risk. Resident #1 was not provided supervision while eating when staff served his lunch meal and stepped away from the table. Resident #1 began choking and required transfer to the emergency department where he was intubated and air lifted to another hospital for a higher level of care. Resident #1 expired after being taken off the ventilator on 5/8/26. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925May 12, 2021

    Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program as evidenced by, flies observed in the kitchen for three (3) of three (3) tours of the kitchen. The facility policy titled, Pest Control Program, dated 02/2020, revealed, It is the policy of this facility to maintain an effective pest control program that eradicates and contains common household pests and rodents.Definition: Effective pest control program is defined as measures to eradicate and contain common household pest( e.g.bed bugs, lice, roaches, ants, mosquito's, flies, mice, and rats . Facility will maintain a report system of issues that may arise in between scheduled visits with the outside pest service and treat as indicated. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 12, 2021

    Based on observation, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a clean and sanitary kitchen for two (2) of three (3) tours of the dietary department. The facility policy titled Storage of Refrigerated Food,dated ,d+[DATE] revealed, The facility ensures the quality and safety and sanitation of refrigerated foods through accepted storage practices .5. All open foods are labeled with common name of food, date stored and use- by- date. 6. Time and temperature control (TCS) foods held at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or lower may be stored for seven (7) days. The facility policy titled Employee Work Practices, dated ,d+[DATE] revealed Food service employees shall follow sanitary practices to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses .4. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Jun 12, 2025

    Based on observation, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment as evidenced by a dirty air conditioning unit in one (1) of 30 rooms observed. room [ROOM NUMBER]. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy, Routine Cleaning and Disinfection with revision date of February 2023, revealed, It is the policy of this facility to ensure the provision of routine cleaning and disinfection in order to provide a safe, sanitary environment and to prevent the development and transmission of infections to the extent possible . […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 27 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 13, 2026Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
  • Jun 12, 2025Standard8 findings
  • Oct 19, 2023Standard3 findings
  • Jun 9, 2022Standard1 finding
  • May 12, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • May 16, 2019Standard1 finding
  • Aug 30, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • May 6, 2016Standard1 finding
Show the 3 earlier surveys
  • Jun 13, 2013—3 findings
  • Aug 2, 2012—3 findings
  • Sep 9, 2011—2 findings · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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