JASPER COUNTY NH
15 A SOUTH SIXTH STREET, Bay Springs, MS 39422
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How JASPER COUNTY NH Compares
JASPER COUNTY NH is a 110-bed government-owned nursing facility in Bay Springs, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (11.1%) is below the Mississippi average of 27.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 110 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.3% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (46% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — about the same as the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.1% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (60% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask JASPER COUNTY NH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing JASPER COUNTY NH with other nursing homes in Bay Springs.
How is JASPER COUNTY NH addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is JASPER COUNTY NH doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.3% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help JASPER COUNTY NH keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 11.1% here versus 27.8% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does JASPER COUNTY NH maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 110 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at JASPER COUNTY NH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at JASPER COUNTY NH?
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 Bay Springs
Bay Springs sits in Jasper County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,304 (20.1%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $37,877
- Median home value
- $89,300
Demographics for Jasper County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bay Springs.
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