Tippah County Nursing Home
Ripley, Mississippi · CCN 255130
16 surveys since 2010, 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
- 54
- Surveys
- 16
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 2
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
- 40
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Tippah · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1989
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=19, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Feb 19, 2026
263 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 | 4.95 | 4.80 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.73 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 37.2% | 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
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1482.4% | E15.9% | F211.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6563×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5842×
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.
- F7612×
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F5651×
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Tippah County Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Feb 19, 2026
Based on review of personnel records and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the Dietary Manager was qualified by obtaining or enrolling in a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) program for three (3) of 3 days of survey. Review of facility policies related to dietary staff qualifications was requested. Facility staff were unable to provide a policy outlining requirements for Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification.During an interview on 2/18/26 at 10:55 AM, the Dietary Manager stated he had not completed a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) program, and he was unaware that he was required to obtain certification.Record review of personnel records revealed the Dietary Manager was hired approximately two years ago and has not completed or enrolled in a CDM program.During an… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF740Jan 25, 2024
Based on staff interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide the necessary behavior health care and services to a resident with a diagnosis of major mental illness for one (1) of 12 sampled residents. Resident #23 Findings Include: Record review of the facility policy titled Behavioral; Health Services with a revision date of 4/28/16 revealed, Purpose: Services are provided to meet resident's psychological needs. Resident behavior and emotional needs are closely monitored and evaluated to ensure that they do not become obstacles to treatment goals. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 19, 2026
Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement infection prevention and control practices to prevent the transmission of infections. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure staff used Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) during catheter care and failed to perform hand hygiene during wound care for two (2) of three (3) resident care opportunities. (Residents #3 and #6) Findings include:Review of facility policy titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, dated 5/27/2024, revealed, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to implement enhanced barrier precautions for the prevention of transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms.'Indwelling medical devices' would include, indwelling urinary catheters.Enhanced Barrier Precautions are… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF565Feb 19, 2026
Based on staff and family interview, facility policy review and record review, the facility failed to act on and resolve grievances related to maintaining Activity of Daily Living (ADL) needs for incontinent residents for one (1) of three (3) family interviews conducted. Resident #27 Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Care, dated 04/09/2018, stated, To ensure all ADL care is provided on a daily basis as needed to ensure that all the residents' needs are met. On each shift all residents are checked every two hours, and adult brief is changed if needed. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Feb 19, 2026
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment by ensuring window coverings were intact and in good repair for two (2) of the twenty-nine resident rooms observed. (room [ROOM NUMBER] and #232). Findings Include:Record review of the facility policy titled, Homelike Environment dated 11/21/2024, revealed, Residents are provided with a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment.During the initial tour on 2/17/26 between 10:37 AM and 10:43 AM, observation revealed the window blinds in rooms 230 and room [ROOM NUMBER] had broken and missing slats, leaving an approximate 30-inch gap at the bottom and exposing the outside elements.On 2/18/26 at 10:50 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 stated that… […]
Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 54 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Feb 19, 2026Standard7 findings
- Nov 6, 2024Standard and complaint3 findings
- Jan 25, 2024Standard7 findings
- Sep 15, 2022Standard1 finding
- Feb 8, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Feb 22, 2019Standard3 findings
- Mar 14, 2018Standard3 findings
- Nov 10, 2016Standard4 findings
Show the 8 earlier surveys
- Oct 9, 2015Standard1 finding
- Mar 7, 2014Standard4 findings
- Jun 6, 2013—5 findings
- Aug 2, 2012—2 findings
- Apr 11, 2012—4 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 24, 2011—6 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 14, 2011—2 findings
- Oct 14, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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