Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (83% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Managed by administrator David Horn, Sunshine Health Care, Inc. runs a 60-bed skilled nursing home on Highway 9 North in Pontotoc, Mississippi. The administrative office accepts multiple insurance setups, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding area has a walkability score of 46 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent layout where family members will generally need a vehicle to run errands or travel to the property.
Stays at this facility average about 189 days, which splits the daily operational focus between temporary post-hospital therapy tracks and long-term residential placements. To handle routine daily medical and personal care needs, the 24-hour staffing framework provides an average of 7 hours and 33 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides distribute this time across daily shifts to maintain clinical oversight.
Oversight files from public health departments document the facility’s recurring regulatory compliance reviews. Regular 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.
Prospective residents can select between private or semi-private room setups that include building-wide Wi-Fi access. The campus features an on-site beauty shop and barber services to minimize the need for outside appointments, while the clinical staff coordinates connections to specialized medical providers when outside care is required. Daily living centers on personalized rehabilitation loops and freshly prepared meals, with open visiting windows that let family members check in at their convenience.
Sunshine Health Care is legally operated by Sunshine Health Care, Inc, and administered by David Horn.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 4 | 45 | This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (4 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 91% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.3 | 3 | This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi nursing home (1.3 vs. MS avg 3).↓ 57% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 3 | 15 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Mississippi average (3 vs. MS avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
State average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
State average 16.9
State average 3.83
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 1
State average: 1.1
Reporting period: July 1 – September 30, 2025 (Q3 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
456 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 0 | 72 | 26,869 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,074 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,505 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,903 | 70 | 76% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,103 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 610 | 64 | 70% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 606 | 66 | 72% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 577 | 71 | 77% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 150 | 27 | 29% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 79 | 31 | 34% | 1.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2% | 8 |
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.
83% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
8% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% 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
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Sunshine Health Care from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (83% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pontotoc's city center to Sunshine Health Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MS State Dept. of Health (MSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| North Pointe Health Rehabilitation Services | NH MC | Meridian | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#44 / 107 | +7% | 6.35
Facility
6.35
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#4 / 116 | +6% | +37% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 8
Facility
8
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#10 / 115 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#17 / 115 | - | 54 | - |
13
Facility
13
MS AVG
33
Rank
#234 / 319 | - | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#51 / 112 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#62 / 112 | 43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#79 / 112 | 255340 | ||||
| Bedford Care Center of Petal | NH MC SNF | Petal | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#18 / 107 | +13% | 5.42
Facility
5.42
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#18 / 116 | -7% | +17% | $22.2k
Facility
$22.2k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#87 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#4 / 115 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#3 / 115 | - | 57 | - |
27
Facility
27
MS AVG
33
Rank
#188 / 319 | Bedford Health Properties, LLC | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#62 / 112 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#78 / 112 | 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#76 / 112 | 255149 | ||||
| Sunshine Health Care | NH SNF | North Pontotoc | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
90.3%
Facility
90.3%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#41 / 107 | +7% | 7.56
Facility
7.56
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#2 / 116 | -9% | +63% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 3
Facility
3
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#2 / 115 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 115 | - | 54 | - |
46
Facility
46
MS AVG
33
Rank
#106 / 319 | Sunshine Health Care, Inc | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#85 / 112 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#58 / 112 | 60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#23 / 112 | 255319 | ||||
| Vicksburg Convalescent Center | NH SNF | Vicksburg | 100
Facility
100
MS AVG
70
Rank
#67 / 265 |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#87 / 107 | -8% | 3.46
Facility
3.46
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#104 / 116 | -20% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#4 / 115 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 115 | - | 78 | - |
74
Facility
74
MS AVG
33
Rank
#5 / 319 | Vicksburg Management Associates, LLC | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#41 / 112 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#23 / 112 | 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#38 / 112 | 255253 | ||||
| Union County Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS PC SNF | New Albany | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
83.8%
Facility
83.8%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#71 / 107 | -1% | 5.96
Facility
5.96
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#6 / 116 | -28% | +29% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 9
Facility
9
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#13 / 115 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#6 / 115 | - | 50 | - |
60
Facility
60
MS AVG
33
Rank
#37 / 319 | Joseph Speetjens | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#68 / 112 | $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#82 / 112 | 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#59 / 112 | 255312 |
Sunshine Health Care has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Sunshine Health Care's occupancy is 90%.
No, Sunshine Health Care has a no-pet policy.
Sunshine Health Care is registered as a for-profit in MS.
David Horn is the administrator of Sunshine Health Care.
Sunshine Health Care has 60 beds.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Sunshine Health Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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