Total health inspections
3
Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sunshine Health Care
Nursing Home
Sunshine Health Care
Nursing Home
Sunshine Health Care is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Pontotoc, Mississippi. It offers a variety of services including occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as short-term rehabilitation. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care in a home-like environment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.7%
Residents per day (avg)
57
Occupancy rate
90.7%
Residents per day (avg)
57
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
83% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
8% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 years
Medicaid
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$7.0M
Profit
$271.8K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$6,972,165.00
Profit
$271,764.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.7M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Facility Type
Nursing Home Facilities
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
255319
County:
Pontotoc
Awards:
Voted Best Nursing Home in Pontotoc
Ownership & operating entity
Sunshine Health Care is administrated by David Horn.
Owner name:
Sunshine Health Care, Inc
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Short Term Rehabilitation, Nursing Services, Outside Services
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday – 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Compare Nursing Homes around Mississippi
The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
Sunshine Health Care
+2%
+63%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MS 38863
60
No
SUNSHINE HEALTH CARE, INC
90.7%
$6,935,782.00
$3,547,966.00
51.2%
56.90
7.5554
-
3
-
+2%+63%+10%
Brandon Court
-26%
-11%
-28%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MS 39042
106
No
DAWSON, JAQUISA
59.5%
$7,423,050.00
$3,907,945.00
52.6%
74.60
4.1015
-
15
-
-26%-11%-28%
Billdora Senior Care
-26%
+11%
-6%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MS 39667
60
No
-
77.1%
$5,865,053.00
$2,501,696.00
42.7%
49.00
5.1364
1
9
1
-26%+11%-6%
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center
-16%
-7%
-21%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MS 39577
99
No
CAIN, AVONNA
65.4%
$8,189,414.00
$3,300,784.00
40.3%
60.70
4.3224
-
13
6
-16%-7%-21%
Attala County Nursing Center
-7%
-13%
-8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MS 39090
120
No
HOOD, AMY
75.9%
$8,711,530.00
$4,255,205.00
48.8%
99.60
4.0292
-
18
2
-7%-13%-8%
Sunshine Health Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MS 38863
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SUNSHINE HEALTH CARE, INC
CCN:
255319
Occupancy:
90.7%
Home Revenue:
$6,935,782.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,547,966.00
Payroll %:
51.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
7.5554
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+63%
+63%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Brandon Court
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MS 39042
Bed Count:
106
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DAWSON, JAQUISA
CCN:
255266
Occupancy:
59.5%
Home Revenue:
$7,423,050.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,907,945.00
Payroll %:
52.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
74.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1015
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Billdora Senior Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MS 39667
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
255243
Occupancy:
77.1%
Home Revenue:
$5,865,053.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,501,696.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1364
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
9
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MS 39577
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CAIN, AVONNA
CCN:
255233
Occupancy:
65.4%
Home Revenue:
$8,189,414.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,300,784.00
Payroll %:
40.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
60.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.3224
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
Severe Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Attala County Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MS 39090
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HOOD, AMY
CCN:
255191
Occupancy:
75.9%
Home Revenue:
$8,711,530.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,255,205.00
Payroll %:
48.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
99.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0292
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
126
Total Staff
114
Employees
12
Contractors
39,029
Total Hours (Quarter)
54
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 9.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 7.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
102 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1%
of total hours from contractors
373 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 0 | 68 | 25,978 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 3,826 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,394 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,457 | 67 | 74% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 909 | 67 | 74% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 551 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 528 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 61 | 67% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 499 | 64 | 70% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 406 | 54 | 59% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 179 | 22 | 24% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 140 | 32 | 35% | 4.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 33 | 36% | 2.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 4 | 4% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
3
Citations per inspection
1
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
2 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning minor citation
Mar 06, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Nov 03, 2022
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
55
Total Residents
Medicare
6
(10.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
40
(72.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
9
(16.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.0
19% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.7
12% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.8%
25% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.9%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.3%
10% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
20% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
67% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
60% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
14% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.9%
30% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.6%
9% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.1%
24% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.0%
12% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sunshine Health Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.7%
↑ 4.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
$271,764
↓ ~$235K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,355,078
↑ ~$456K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.9%
↓ 4.0pp vs 2022
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