TISHOMINGO COMM LIVING CENTER in Iuka, MS has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star quality measures, and 4-star staffing. It reported 3.45 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $15,940 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: December 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $15,940recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4473.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.72
Licensed practical nurses
0.86
Nurse aides
1.87
Weekend nursing
3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.1%35.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.2%3.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.1%4.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
10.6%12.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.9%12.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—40.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
38.8%42.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.8%19%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.5%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,940 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $195,562 in total fines.
Federal fine
Dec 18, 2025
$15,940
Federal fine
Jun 1, 2023
$179,622
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNITY ELDERCARE SERVICES · 17 homes · 1.7 stars avg
Occupancy
65.8 residents on an average day (90% of 73 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.