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Nursing Home in Mississippi

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Sunshine Health Care

Nursing Home in Mississippi

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Sunshine Health Care

Pontotoc, MS 38863 View map
Overview of Sunshine Health Care
Sunshine Health Care is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Pontotoc, Mississippi. It offers a variety of services including occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as short-term rehabilitation. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care in a home-like environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
Mississippi average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
5/5
Mississippi average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
5/5
Mississippi average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
7h 33m per day

This home provides 72% more nursing time per resident than the Mississippi average.

Mississippi average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Mississippi average
Occupancy rate 90.7%
Residents per day (avg) 57
Occupancy rate
90.7%
Residents per day (avg)
57

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

83% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.0M
Profit
$271.8K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6,972,165.00
Profit
$271,764.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
50.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.2M
Total costs $6.7M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home Facilities
County: Pontotoc

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 255319
Awards: Voted Best Nursing Home in Pontotoc

Ownership & operating entity

Sunshine Health Care is administrated by David Horn.

Owner name: Sunshine Health Care, Inc

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Semi-Private Rooms
Beauty And Barber Shop Services
Free Wifi On Site Throughout The Building

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Short Term Rehabilitation, Nursing Services, Outside Services
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday – 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Contact Sunshine Health Care

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 3

Mississippi average 16.9

Citations per inspection
1

Mississippi average 3.83


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations More info Mississippi average: 1

0 serious citations More info Mississippi average: 1.1

2 moderate citations More info Mississippi average: 14.6

1 minor citation More info Mississippi average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Jul 24, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning minor citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Mar 06, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Nov 03, 2022
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Mississippi The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.

5 facilities compared · CMS & MS Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Sunshine Health Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Pontotoc
60
90.7%
+10%
7.56
+2%
+63%
0
3
1.0
0
57
Sunshine Health Care, Inc
$6.9M
$3.5M
51.2%
255319
Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Mendenhall
60
93.5%
+14%
5.42
+2%
+17%
1
5
1.7
0
56
Bedford Health Properties, Llc
$8.7M
$2.5M
29.3%
255149
Billdora Senior Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Tylertown
60
77.1%
-6%
5.14
-26%
+11%
1
9
2.3
1
49
-
$5.9M
$2.5M
42.7%
255243
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Wiggins
99
65.4%
-21%
4.32
-16%
-7%
0
13
3.3
6
61
Cain, Avonna
$8.2M
$3.3M
40.3%
255233
Attala County Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Kosciusko
120
75.9%
-8%
4.03
-7%
-13%
0
18
4.5
2
100
Hood, Amy
$8.7M
$4.3M
48.8%
255191

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 126
Employees 114
Contractors 12
Staff to resident ratio 2.29:1
35% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average ratio: 1.69:1

Avg staff/day 54
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 39,029
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 68
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1%

373 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 2 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6806825,97891100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse190193,82691100%7.8
Registered Nurse120123,39491100%9.1
RN Director of Nursing3031,4576774%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029096774%8.3
Qualified Social Worker2025516571%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1125286571%8
Administrator1015206571%8
Dental Services Staff1015076167%8.3
Physical Therapy Aide2024996470%6.7
Speech Language Pathologist1234065459%7.5
Dietitian2021792224%8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0331403235%4.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician022723336%2.1
Medical Director0223244%7.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
Occupational Therapy Aide011811%8
68 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 74%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 67%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 59%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 24%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 35%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 36%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 4%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
55 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (10.9%)
Medicaid
40 residents (72.7%)
Private pay or other
9 residents (16.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.0
19% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.7
12% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.8%
25% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.9%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.3%
10% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
20% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.4%
67% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
60% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
14% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.9%
30% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.6%
9% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.1%
24% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.0%
12% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.

Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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