Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Managed by operator Amy Hood, Attala County Nursing Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing community located on Highway 12 West in Kosciusko, Mississippi. The administrative office accepts multiple standard insurance setups, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding area has a walkability score of 55 out of 100, indicating a moderately pedestrian-friendly layout where family members can handle a few basic errands on foot, though a vehicle remains practical for most local trips.
Statistical records highlight an average length of stay of around 421 days, demonstrating an operational emphasis on permanent residential care alongside traditional post-hospital therapy tracks. To handle routine daily medical and personal care needs, the 24-hour staffing framework provides an average of 4 hours of total nursing care per resident each day. This clinical time includes 25 minutes from registered nurses and 2 hours and 19 minutes from nurse aides, with licensed practical nurses balancing the remaining daily shifts.
Oversight files document the facility’s recurring regulatory compliance reviews. State inspection records indicate that the administration handles its daily charting and nursing operations within local licensing guidelines, which keeps the home’s long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.
Families have access to private or semi-private accommodations equipped with building-wide Wi-Fi, cable television hookups, and landscaped outdoor gardens. The campus features a dedicated rehabilitation gym and hydrotherapy spa rooms, with an on-site beauty salon and barbershop to handle personal grooming. Daily living centers on personalized physical recovery loops and dietitian-approved meals, with scheduled religious services, community excursions, room cleaning, and laundry assistance, completing the weekly routine.
Attala County Nursing Center is legally operated by Amy Hood, and administered by Amy Hood.
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 8 | 45 | This facility has 82% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (8 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 82% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 8 | 45 | This facility has 82% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (8 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 82% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 8 | 0.9 | This facility has 789% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (8 vs. MS avg 0.9).↑ 789% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 1 | 50 | This facility has 98% fewer total inspections than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (1 vs. MS avg 50).↓ 98% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,280 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 0 | 60 | 21,894 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 3 | 25 | 8,890 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 1 | 12 | 3,639 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 875 | 74 | 80% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 433 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 415 | 68 | 74% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 378 | 59 | 64% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 109 | 35 | 38% | 3.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 69 | 9 | 10% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 56 | 19 | 21% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 7 | 8% | 5.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 6 | 7% | 4.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 4% | 3.9 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Attala County Nursing Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kosciusko's city center to Attala County Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
| Attala County Nursing Center | NH HC MC PC | Kosciusko | - | 120 | - | 55 | - |
| Gulfport Care Center | NH HC MC | Gulfport | - | 90 | - | 9 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Woodland Village Nursing Center | NH HC IL MC PC RC | Diamondhead | - | 132 | - | 40 | Private Rooms |
| The Pillars of Biloxi | NH HC NC RC | Biloxi | - | 180 | - | 27 | - |
| Traceway Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC | Tupelo (West Main Street) | - | 140 | - | 43 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Attala County Nursing Center is legally operated by Amy Hood, and administered by Amy Hood.
Attala County Nursing Center has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Attala County Nursing Center's occupancy is 86%.
Attala County Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Amy Hood is the administrator of Attala County Nursing Center.
Attala County Nursing Center has 120 beds.
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