Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf
Charleston, MS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 25A190) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,450
Phone: (662) 647-5535 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf reports 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf has 1 federal fine on record totaling $11,450.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Charleston, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, certified for Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since October 1976 and is licensed for 98 beds, with an average of 94.6 residents.
CMS gives this facility an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The component ratings are: health inspections 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.16820 hours per resident per day, including 0.42784 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $11,450.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record.
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the provided data, and CMS data does not indicate any change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.17 hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 33.7% and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $11,450.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 98 beds with an average of 94.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the county government; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6626475535 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6626475535 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/25A190?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.