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Health Inspection

Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf

October 29, 2025 · Charleston, MS · 201 South Market St
Citations 3
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 98
Provider ID 25A190
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Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf
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Inspection Summary

TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF in CHARLESTON, MS — inspection on October 29, 2025.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0558
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF in CHARLESTON, MS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0558 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-29.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Federal health inspectors cited TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF in CHARLESTON, MS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-29.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Federal health inspectors cited TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF in CHARLESTON, MS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-29.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CHARLESTON, MS, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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