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Nursing Home

Tunica Nursing Home

Nursing Home

Tunica Nursing Home

1024 Highway 61 South, Tunica, MS 38676 View map
Overview of Tunica Nursing Home

Reach your potential at Tunica Nursing Home, a distinct nursing home in Tunica, MS, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents can ease their worries with exceptional care provided for their complex healthcare needs. With therapy services, like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, this nursing home strives to help residents recover and enhance their living experiences.

To ensure holistic wellness, recreational activities and fitness programs are conducted based on residents’ interests. This nursing home also participates in Medicare and Medicaid to ease residents’ financial burdens. Healthcare providers and other local amenities are also easily accessible, ensuring easy access to residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s dedicated services.

(662) 363-3164

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Mississippi average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
5h 49m per day

This home provides 33% more nursing time per resident than the Mississippi average.

Mississippi average: 4h 23m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 31m per day 38m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 3h 25m per day 2h 29m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 1m per day 3h 31m per day 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 21m per day 22m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Mississippi average
Occupancy rate 78.3%
Residents per day (avg) 51
Occupancy rate
78.3%
Residents per day (avg)
51

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

68% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 12 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$6.8M
Profit
$1.5M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$6,814,497.00
Profit
$1,461,126.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.4M
34.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.0M
Total costs $5.4M
Years in operation
32 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
Accepts Medicaid icon

Accept Medicaid: Yes

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: Single-story

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Types of Care at Tunica Nursing Home

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Inspection History

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.

5 visits/inspections

2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 routine inspections

Results

5 with issues

0 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:October 1, 2025
Type:Annual Inspection

17 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 17

Mississippi average 16.9

Citations per inspection
3.4

Mississippi average 3.83


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 5
355% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations More info Mississippi average: 1

5 serious citations More info Mississippi average: 1.1

12 moderate citations More info Mississippi average: 14.6

0 minor citations More info Mississippi average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 01, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Mississippi The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.

5 facilities compared · CMS & MS Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Glen Oaks Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Lucedale
45
73.1%
-11%
-
-
-
0
0
0
40
42
Gonc Ltc, Llc
$4,8M
$1,7M
36.8%
255181
Claiborne County Senior Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Port Gibson
75
89.3%
+8%
5.78
-44%
+25%
0
9
0
65
0
Claiborne County Senior Care Llc
$8,7M
$2,9M
33.2%
255192
Tunica Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Tunica
60
78.3%
-5%
5.82
-26%
+26%
2
17
5
51
49
Tunica Property Llc
$5,5M
$2,4M
42.9%
255334
Adams County Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Natchez
100
56.6%
-31%
4.66
-55%
+1%
2
23
3
61
15
Elton G Beebe Sr Irrv Grndchildrens Tr
$5,8M
$3,0M
51.1%
255169
Glen Burney Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Natchez
96
68.7%
-17%
4.72
-33%
+2%
2
34
3
61
17
Borum, Charles
$9,9M
$2,0M
20%
255173

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 87
Employees 67
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 1.81:1
7% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average ratio: 1.69:1

Avg staff/day 34
Average shift 8.9 hours
11% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 27,469
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

4.3%

1,185 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Dietitian: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant3003013,00291100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse166224,60891100%9.5
Nurse Aide in Training5052,3138593%9.3
RN Director of Nursing4042,1167785%8.1
Registered Nurse6061,57091100%8.5
Administrator2021,0166470%8
Dental Services Staff1015556774%8.3
Dietitian1125406066%8.8
Nurse Practitioner1014505965%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist0113336369%5.3
Other Dietary Services Staff1012473033%8.2
Physical Therapy Aide0222255560%4.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0112203943%5.6
Qualified Social Worker0551623437%3.7
Medical Director0113833%12.7
Occupational Therapy Aide0113667%6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0111555%2.9
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 93%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 85%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 74%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 69%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 33%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 60%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 43%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 37%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 5%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
48 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (14.6%)
Medicaid
36 residents (75%)
Private pay or other
5 residents (10.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.3
15% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 27.6
24% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Mississippi avg: 1.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.5%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 32.3%
32% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.1%
40% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
45% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.3%
16% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.7%
8% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
19% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.3%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.2%
5% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 4.56
87% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.36
18% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Mississippi avg: 2.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.0%
10% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.0%
28% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 26.9%
76% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 5.7%
642% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 38.1%
29% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $9K
78% lower than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 2
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Mississippi average $39K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 4, 2025
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 4, 2025
$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.

Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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