Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center sits in a quiet area in Pontotoc, Mississippi, and serves older adults needing help with daily tasks or medical care after a hospital stay. The place can house up to 60 residents, with 9 beds open as of June 2025. Some parts say 40 or 44 or 60 units, but the most recent inspection says 60 beds. Folks can expect services like help with meals, bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, medication, laundry, housekeeping, and rides to appointments or shops. The staff offers care any time, with 24-hour supervision and a nurse there during both day and night, and there's a call system in case of emergencies. Some folks come for short stays to recover from surgery or illness, while others live here long-term, and the place welcomes people with Medicare and Medicaid.
People who live here get specialized skilled nursing, including wound care, IV therapy, respiratory support, and care for things like strokes, heart problems, or diabetes wounds. There's tracheostomy care, cardiac recovery, and help after amputations or with orthopedic injuries or neurological problems. The place has hospice care, respite stays, adult daycare, memory care, and residential care homes, plus home healthcare options for those who want to stay at home but still need help.
The staff works together-nurses, therapists, aides, and social workers. They help with physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for folks trying to get their strength or skills back after an illness or accident. They promote recreation and try to keep people engaged with fitness classes, arts and crafts, movie nights, garden walks, music programs, game rooms, and community outings. There's also counseling for those who need it, plus wellness rooms, library, outdoor paths, and a nice garden to enjoy.
When it comes to living, residents have choices, with apartments and housing options that include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, internet, and telephones. The food is fixed by a chef and served in a restaurant-style dining room, with choices for folks with diabetes or food allergies. Housekeeping and laundry come with the room. For comfort, the center includes spa services, a concierge, and both indoor and outdoor common spaces.
Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center has been managed by Donna Stephens since 2002, with Advanced Healthcare Management running it and Troy Griffin and Gene Hubbard as its main owners. The facility is part of a larger Continuing Care Retirement Community, so as care needs change, residents can get more help if they need it. The center's staff includes people who speak English and know how to help residents who use wheelchairs or can't get out of bed on their own. They take pride in their rehabilitation and skilled nursing care and have received accreditations for their services, but inspection reports show areas to improve, such as infection control, staff turnover, and making sure all care meets professional standards; the last federal report listed 4 deficiencies in July 2024, with a nurse turnover rate at 33.9% and 4.11 nurse hours per resident per day.
The community sits near medical offices, pharmacies, churches, and has a life expectancy for its residents of about 79 years. The team focuses on helping each person feel comfortable and stay as independent as possible, providing both medical and personal support around the clock in a simple, direct way. Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center isn't perfect, but it does offer a wide range of care and a safe setting for older adults needing help, with an emphasis on comfort, activities, and support.
