Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf

Nursing Home · Prentiss, MS

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number255050

Contact & location

1320 Winfield Street
Prentiss, MS 39474
Jefferson Davis County
Phone
(601) 792-1172
ZIP code
39474 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
55
Residents per day
48.2 (88% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Forrest County General Hospital
Medicare certified since
January 20, 1970
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.66 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.90 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.11 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.65 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.66 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
34.0 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
28.6 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 23, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 1 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-23 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2024-11-21 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-27
2023-02-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-22 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Forrest County General Hospital (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Davis, Charles (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Evans, Roy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Answorth, Peggy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Causey, Jana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hester, Ben (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McArthur, Harry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McNease, Shea (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mercier, Andrew (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Steele, Erik (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Answorth, Peggy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Causey, Jana (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McArthur, Harry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McNease, Shea (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mercier, Andrew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Steele, Erik (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Charles (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Evans, Roy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hester, Ben (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf?

Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Mississippi.

How many beds does Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf have?

It has 55 certified beds and cares for about 48 residents per day.

Has Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf?

(601) 792-1172. The facility is located at 1320 Winfield Street, Prentiss, MS 39474.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.