Tippah County Nursing Home
Ripley, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255130) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (662) 837-2111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tippah County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Tippah County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.2%.
Tippah County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Tippah County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned facility in Ripley, Mississippi, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1989. The facility has 40 certified beds and an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tippah County Nursing Home holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The rating is built from four component scores: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fines for this facility over the reviewed period — no federal fines on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the data provided for this facility.
This facility is not identified in the data as part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication in the provided data of an ownership change within the last 12 months.
This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date inspection and rating details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tippah County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 37.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 40 certified beds and an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (Tippah County), and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 15, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall combined score; this facility scores 3, 5, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 6628372111 and 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 6628372111 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255130?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.