TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF
201 SOUTH MARKET ST, Charleston, MS 38921
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF Compares
TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF is a 98-bed government-owned nursing facility in Charleston, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.9%) is above the Mississippi average of 22.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (72% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.1% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (37% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF with other nursing homes in Charleston.
What keeps TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.9% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.1% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 98 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF?
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 TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF?
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 Charleston
Charleston sits in Tallahatchie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% 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+
- 2,129 (15.2%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $30,433
- Median home value
- $68,900
Demographics for Tallahatchie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Charleston.
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