Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Winston County Nursing Home during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to label and date food items in the kitchen, including meat in Ziploc bags, various spices, and liquids in glasses. The cook and ADD confirmed the labeling requirements were not followed, posing potential health risks.
The facility failed to submit criminal background checks for four new employees, including CNAs and RNs, hired since January 2024. The Human Resource Director admitted to not sending in fingerprint cards, resulting in the absence of background check letters. The CEO was unaware of this oversight, which could potentially put residents at risk.
The facility failed to accurately document a resident's end-of-life care preferences, leading to a discrepancy between the resident's initial full code status and a mistakenly marked Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status. This error was confirmed by the DON and LSW, who acknowledged the potential impact on the resident's care during a cardio-pulmonary arrest.
A resident's leaking nephrostomy catheter bag was not addressed by the facility, despite the resident informing multiple staff members. The resident had to use zip-lock bags to contain the leakage. The RN Supervisor and DON were unaware of the issue until it was brought to their attention during interviews, acknowledging the facility's failure to provide necessary care.
Failure to Label and Date Food Items in Kitchen
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that items in the kitchen refrigerator, freezer, and dry goods spices were labeled and dated. During a kitchen tour, it was observed that four clear gallon-size Ziploc bags containing fish and red meat were not labeled or dated. Additionally, several 28-ounce containers of various spices, including Nutmeg, Montreal Steak seasoning, Cinnamon, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Rubbed Sage, Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning, Lemon Pepper Salt, and Ground Cumin, were found opened and unlabeled. A stainless steel container with a creamy white substance, identified as bacon grease, was also found without a label or date. The cook admitted to not labeling the items due to being busy, and the Assistant Dietary Director (ADD) confirmed the labeling and dating requirements were not followed. Further observations revealed a tray with eight glasses of brown liquid and three glasses of white liquid in the Oak Cottage kitchen, all without labels. Interviews with the Dietary Aide and the Administrator confirmed that all items prepared and stored should be labeled and dated to prevent potential health risks. The Administrator acknowledged that failing to label and date food items could result in someone consuming something they might be allergic to or getting sick from old food.
Failure to Submit Criminal Background Checks for New Employees
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to submit criminal background checks for four out of five new employees reviewed during the survey. The facility's policy requires a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) to be performed after a negative drug test, including fingerprinting and submission to the state agency. However, the Administrator and Human Resource Director confirmed that background checks had not been performed on any employees hired since the first week of January 2024. The Human Resource Director admitted to not sending in the fingerprint cards due to falling behind on the task, which resulted in the absence of background check letters in the employee files. The employees in question, who serve as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Registered Nurses (RNs), had Nurse Aid Registry searches that showed no disqualifying events but lacked the fingerprint letters that would reveal any criminal charges in the last two years. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital/nursing home was unaware of the oversight and acknowledged that failing to submit and receive background check information could potentially put residents at risk by hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds.
Failure to Accurately Document Resident's End-of-Life Care Preferences
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure a resident's choice for end-of-life care was accurately indicated on medical records. Specifically, Resident #56's advance directive was incorrectly documented as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) on the Advance Directive Acknowledgement Review form dated 12/19/23, despite the resident's initial choice of full code status upon admission and the corresponding physician's electronic order. This discrepancy was confirmed during interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Licensed Social Worker (LSW), who acknowledged the error and its potential impact on the resident's care during a cardio-pulmonary arrest. Resident #56, who was severely cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 6, had multiple medical diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure. The LSW admitted to mistakenly marking the resident's status as DNR during the annual review, despite no request for change from the resident or their representative. This error could have led to the resident's wishes not being honored in a critical situation, as the incorrect DNR status was prominently placed at the front of the resident's paper medical chart.
Failure to Address Leaking Nephrostomy Catheter Bag
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure a resident received the necessary care and treatment for a nephrostomy. The resident's urinary catheter bag was leaking, and the resident had to use zip-lock bags to prevent urine from leaking into his privacy bag. Despite informing the nursing staff about the issue, the resident's request for a new catheter bag was not addressed. The RN Supervisor confirmed that the nurses were responsible for inspecting the catheter bag each shift and notifying her or the DON if there was a problem, but she had not been informed of any issues. The RN Supervisor acknowledged that the resident did not have a new catheter bag ordered and felt that the facility had failed the resident in this regard. Further interviews revealed that the resident had been using zip-lock bags for quite some time and had informed multiple staff members about the leaking catheter bag. RN #1 admitted to providing the resident with zip-lock bags and noticing the leak but did not notify anyone about ordering a new catheter bag or inform the resident's primary physician. The DON was also unaware of the issue until it was brought to her attention during the interview. The DON confirmed that the problem had been communicated to several staff members and should have been addressed immediately, acknowledging the facility's failure to provide the necessary care for the resident's nephrostomy.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Louisville Healthcare Llc | 0.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Choctaw Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 15.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Choctaw Residential Center | 24.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| Carrington, Llc D/b/a The Carrington | 25.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
| Neshoba County Nursing Home | 25.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 10 | 1 |
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