Pontotoc Nursing Home in Pontotoc, MS

Pontotoc Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Pontotoc, MS.

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176 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Pontotoc Nursing Home

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Staff are caring and responsive

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are caring and quick to help.

Across many reviews, families describe the staff as friendly, helpful, and attentive—often highlighting personal care and respect for residents. Several reviewers also mention knowledgeable, polite caregivers who follow through on requests and solve problems with persistence. The overall tone is that residents feel well looked after, including longer-term residents who say the caregivers feel like family.

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Facility cleanliness stands out

Multiple residents’ families comment that the facility stays clean.

Reviews repeatedly note the building is clean and well kept, with visitors pointing out the absence of unpleasant odors and a generally tidy environment. Some reviewers specifically mention how clean the space feels during visits and how well the facility is maintained over time. Cleanliness also comes up alongside comments that residents look good while being cared for.

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Skilled nursing and rehab support

The therapy and skilled-care experience is a standout for short-term rehab.

Several reviewers discuss the skilled-care side of the community, including support during short-term rehab and longer stays. One review praises the therapy team directly, while others emphasize that caregivers provide hands-on attention and help residents stay comfortable. A few comments frame the experience around skilled caregivers who are present and engaged with day-to-day needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 44 resident community capacity 44 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tupelo Municipal (13 miles away) Tupelo Municipal (13 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Flavia H West (0.1 miles)
  • Shannon & Graham Eye Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Wound Healing Group (12.8 miles)
  • West Tupelo Medical Clinic (13.3 miles)
  • Toccopola Family Medical Clinic (13.5 miles)
  • Hooks Di & Medicine (14.1 miles)
  • Access Family Health Services (14.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • North Mississippi Medical Center Pontotoc Home Health (0.1 miles)
  • RedMed Urgent Clinic of Pontotoc (0.5 miles)
  • Millcreek of Pontotoc (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.1 miles)
  • U-Haul International (3.1 miles)
  • Tupelo Aviation Unlimited (13.2 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (14.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Palestine United Methodist Church (1.1 miles)
  • By Faith Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.4 miles)
  • Ecru Second Baptist Church (8 miles)
  • Chapel Grove Holiness Church (8.4 miles)
  • Global Outreach International (8.5 miles)
  • St Bethany Fresh (9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mi Pueblo (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Mi Pueblo (2.2 miles)
  • Kirk's Grill (2.3 miles)
  • Fiesta Grill (3.4 miles)
  • Cravin Catfish (11.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (13 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Montgomery Drugs (2.2 miles)
  • Jada Bec North (3.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (11.2 miles)
  • Ltc Pharmacy Solutions (13.9 miles)
  • Elderscript Services (14.3 miles)

Parks

  • Howard Stafford Park (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Kermits Outlaw Kitchen (15.7 miles)

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