YALOBUSHA COUNTY NURSING HOME
630 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Water Valley, MS 38965
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How YALOBUSHA COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
YALOBUSHA COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 122-bed government-owned nursing facility in Water Valley, 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 (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.2%) is below the Mississippi average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 122 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (30% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.1% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask YALOBUSHA COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing YALOBUSHA COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Water Valley.
How is YALOBUSHA 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 YALOBUSHA COUNTY NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is YALOBUSHA COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.1% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at YALOBUSHA 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 YALOBUSHA 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 Water Valley
Water Valley sits in Yalobusha County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% 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+
- 2,497 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 44.0 years
- Median household income
- $41,440
- Median home value
- $85,500
Demographics for Yalobusha County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Water Valley.
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