DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER
7805 SOUTHCREST PARKWAY, Southaven, MS 38671
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How DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Southaven, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.4%) is above the Mississippi average of 6.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Southaven, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.3% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.4% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (41% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.1% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Southaven.
What keeps DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.3% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.4% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Southaven?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DESOTO HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Southaven
Southaven sits in DeSoto County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 23,617 (13.0%)
- Median age
- 37.1 years
- Median household income
- $69,990
- Median home value
- $177,800
Demographics for DeSoto County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Southaven.
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