JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME
910 MAIN STREET, Fayette, MS 39069
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 JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fayette, 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 health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (40.9%) is above the Mississippi average of 27.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.8% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (29% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 40.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (47% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Fayette.
How is JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.8% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 Fayette
Fayette sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 1,105 (15.5%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $29,524
- Median home value
- $62,000
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fayette.
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