Attala County Nursing Center

    326 MS-12, Kosciusko, MS, 39090
    4.5 · 66 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Friendly staff but inconsistent care

    I had a mostly positive experience - staff were overwhelmingly friendly, welcoming and professional, the building felt clean, updated and comfortable, and there were nice activities and attentive housekeeping. However, I also saw understaffing, long waits and inconsistent care (spotty meals, occasional hygiene/bedsores and some unhelpful or inexperienced staff), so I'd consider it for proximity and the caring team but would watch care closely.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.53 · 66 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Friendly, welcoming and courteous staff
    • Attentive and caring bedside staff
    • Professional nursing and support personnel
    • Around-the-clock care and assistance
    • Clean, neat and well-maintained facility and rooms
    • Fresh, pleasant atmosphere with no odor (reported by many)
    • Well-groomed residents and tidy common areas
    • Helpful and organized front-desk/check-in experience
    • Accommodating and hospitable environment
    • High-quality physical therapy and hands-on care
    • Positive social interaction and some engaging activities (piano, gospel)
    • Recent furniture upgrades and facility improvements
    • Coordinated staff and polite greetings
    • Comfortable beds and generally good personal care (in some reports)
    • Close to home for some families

    Cons

    • Reports of uneducated or inadequately trained CNA staff
    • Allegations of bedsores and failure to turn residents
    • Incidents of soaked diapers and hygiene lapses
    • Occasional foul room odor reported
    • Allegations of staff dishonesty regarding care
    • Claim that photos are restricted to prevent documentation/lawsuits
    • Understaffing leading to inconsistent care
    • Inconsistent meal quality or meal service
    • Long wait times for entry or service
    • Some staff perceived as lacking empathy or communication
    • Inconsistent observation or availability of activities
    • Some describe an institutional or 'prison-like' atmosphere
    • Visitor check-in and exit process could be improved (automatic door unlock requested)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is mixed but leans positive with important, recurring negative concerns that require attention. The most consistent positive themes are the friendliness, professionalism, and helpfulness of much of the staff, frequent comments about a clean and well-maintained facility, and reports of good, attentive hands-on care and physical therapy. Many reviewers praised the welcoming atmosphere, courteous front-desk interactions, neat lobby areas, recent furniture upgrades, and well-groomed residents. Multiple visitors described warm, hospitable caregivers and described specific pleasant experiences such as engaging social activities (piano and gospel) and efficient check-in processes.

    Care quality shows a wide range of experiences. Numerous reviews describe caring, patient, and competent staff who provide attentive, around-the-clock care; they mention timely diaper changes, comfortable beds, and overall good treatment of residents. Conversely, there are serious, specific negative allegations: reports of bedsores attributed to residents not being turned, soaked diapers, foul room smells, and at least one claim that a nurse lied about changing a resident. These reports suggest inconsistent clinical practice and raise red flags about skin care, personal hygiene, and documentation. Because both positive and negative accounts exist about similar aspects (for example, some say diapers are changed while others report soaked diapers), the data indicate variability in performance by shift, unit, or individual staff members rather than a uniformly high or low standard.

    Staffing, training, and communication are central themes that explain much of the variability. Many reviews explicitly call out understaffing, long wait times, and some CNAs perceived as uneducated or lacking empathy. At the same time, a large number of reviewers single out specific staff members and teams as professional, organized, and compassionate. This pattern suggests that while the facility has strong personnel and protocols in place at times, staffing shortages and uneven training or supervision may lead to lapses in care. Additional concerns include language or communication gaps (some staff 'do not speak'), occasional unhelpful interactions, and an allegation that photography is restricted to avoid legal documentation — an accusation that, if accurate, would be serious and should be investigated by management.

    Facilities and environment are generally praised: reviewers repeatedly note cleanliness, a pleasant/no-odor atmosphere, well-kept rooms, and attractive lobbies. There are mentions of renovations and new furniture, which contribute to positive impressions. However, at least one reviewer described the facility as 'prison-like' or overly institutional, indicating that some people perceive the environment or routines as restrictive. This again points to inconsistent experiences and possibly differences in unit culture or timing of visits.

    Activities and social programming receive mixed feedback. Several reviewers enjoyed engaging activities and positive social interaction, citing music and group events. Others noted a lack of observed activities, suggesting that programming may be unevenly offered or communicated to visitors. Meal service also shows variability: some reviewers did not raise meal concerns while others reported inconsistent meals, which could reflect scheduling, diet preferences, or food-service staffing issues.

    Operational details and visitor experience are mostly positive but include opportunities for improvement. Many found check-in and entry straightforward and staff helpful at reception. Suggestions included automating door unlock on checkout and refining visitor check-in methods. Complaints about long wait times outside and inside indicate potential logistical or staffing constraints during peak visiting hours.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: the reviews indicate a facility with many strengths—cleanliness, several highly regarded staff members, good therapy services, and recent upgrades—but also with concerning quality-control issues that appear sporadic yet significant (bedsores, hygiene lapses, alleged dishonesty). The variability across reviews points to differences by shift, unit, or individual caregivers rather than uniform facility-wide performance. Management should urgently investigate any reports of pressure injuries, hygiene failures, or dishonesty; reinforce skin-assessment and turning protocols; audit staffing levels and training for CNAs; ensure consistent meal service and activity schedules; and clarify visitor policies about photography in a way that balances resident privacy with family oversight.

    For families evaluating this facility: schedule multiple visits at different times and ask to speak with nursing leadership about skin-care/turning protocols, staffing ratios, CNA training and supervision, activity calendars, and the process for reporting and addressing concerns. Praise the aspects that reviewers frequently cite—cleanliness, friendly staff, therapy services—while probing the specific negative claims to assess whether they are isolated incidents or indicative of systemic problems. The mixed nature of the reviews means the facility can provide excellent care in many cases but should be watched closely for consistency and rapid corrective action when lapses occur.

    Location

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    About Attala County Nursing Center

    Attala County Nursing Center sits over on 326 MS-12 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, offering care for seniors through nursing home services, assisted living, and independent living options, and the place can handle up to 120 residents with certified beds and a nurse staffing level of 3.79 nurse hours per resident per day, which lets staff provide around-the-clock nursing care, help with daily personal needs, and keep an eye out for health changes that might come up, though the nursing center has also had some past deficiencies concerning protection from abuse, neglect, or exploitation, but staff use enhanced barrier precautions for safety nowadays. The community comes pet-friendly, and folks will find a choice of options like skilled nursing after events such as surgery or hospital stays, wound care, memory care, hospice care, and both long-term and short-term stays, with special rehabilitation therapies meant to help residents regain strength, mobility, and confidence, and the goal really seems to focus on helping folks recover well enough to feel able to return home if that's possible. Ownership links back to the Beebe Family, with management from Providence Care, LLC since 2010 and Regional Care LLC since 2014, and it's connected with the Mississippi Health Care Association, partnering too with local hospitals like Baptist Medical Center, Monfort Jones Memorial Hospital, University Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital, and Saint Dominic's Hospital, so medical care feels coordinated when needed for different health crises or recovery paths. Certified Nursing Assistant training programs get offered by experienced staff, and educational programs seem thorough, as staff look to help new and current caregivers stay fully prepared. Life at Attala County Nursing Center doesn't mean giving up all the good things, because residents get access to different amenities, organized activities, wellness programs, supportive environments, and they do try to keep life feeling homelike, with some reviews noting a 3.1 average from seven folks, which gives an idea of different people's experiences. The center also provides photo galleries so families can look at the environment before visiting, and keeps communication simple with fax options aside from regular methods, and even with that level of care, the focus keeps coming back to maintaining safety, rights, and as much independence as possible for every resident.

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