Yalobusha County Nursing Home
Water Valley, MS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 25A174) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (662) 473-1411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Yalobusha County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of about 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Yalobusha County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
Yalobusha County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility.
About this facility
Yalobusha County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned skilled nursing facility in Water Valley, Mississippi, certified for Medicaid. The facility maintains 122 certified beds with an average of 106.8 residents, and has been certified since March 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, Yalobusha County Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data for Yalobusha County Nursing Home.
This facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects information published by CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Yalobusha County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
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 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 40.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
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 Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Yalobusha County Nursing Home has 122 certified beds with an average of 106.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is government-owned (county), and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections (3 stars here), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at 6624731411 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at 6624731411 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/25A174?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.