Pontotoc Nursing Home, Pontotoc
176 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863 · 2.1 mi
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality2/5
- 44 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Pontotoc, MS · CMS Data August 2026
Sunshine Health Care, Inc. is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Pontotoc, MS. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections and 3 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on July 24, 2025, cited 1 health deficiency.
1677 Highway 9 North
Pontotoc, MS 38863
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Health inspections | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Last standard health inspection | July 24, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 1 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Sunshine Health Care, Inc. who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 16% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 29% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 2.0% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.3% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 5.7% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 16% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
| Certified beds | 60 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 54 |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Legal business name | SUNSHINE HEALTH CARE, INC |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | July 2005 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
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Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Pontotoc nursing homes page.
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