TIPPAH COUNTY NURSING HOME

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How TIPPAH COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares

TIPPAH COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 40-bed government-owned nursing facility in Ripley, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (36.6%) is above the Mississippi average of 22.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ripley, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. Mississippi average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 36.6% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (66% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.3% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (40% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.0% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (46% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Ripley

Ripley sits in Tippah County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% 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+

3,580 (16.3%)

Median age

39.2 years

Median household income

$37,894

Median home value

$89,200

Demographics for Tippah County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ripley.

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