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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Landmark of Desoto

Landmark of Desoto is a for profit - corporation facility in Horn Lake, MS with 60 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 13 deficiency records. Total penalties: $11K.

3068 Nail Road West, Horn Lake, MS 38637

Phone: 6622801219

Overall CMS Rating

2/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Landmark of Desoto holds a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.34
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
13
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$11K
Federal penalties (2)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
255281
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
54
In Hospital
No
County
De Soto
Last Inspection
Oct 30, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.45 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.88
CNA Hours
2.01
Total Nursing Hours
3.34 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
60.0%
RN Turnover
62.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Landmark of Desoto

Landmark of Desoto operates 60 certified beds in Horn Lake, MS with approximately 54 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $11K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.34 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.45 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Landmark of Desoto falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 60.0%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 28, 2022 Tag: 0888

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 2, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 28, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 2, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 20.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 91.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 32.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 4.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 89.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.8% Yes

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $11K

Date Type Amount
Oct 30, 2024 Fine $5K
Oct 30, 2024 Fine $5K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Landmark of Desoto?
Landmark of Desoto has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Landmark of Desoto?
Landmark of Desoto reports 3.34 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.45 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
How many beds does Landmark of Desoto have?
Landmark of Desoto has 60 certified beds with approximately 54 residents. The facility is located at 3068 Nail Road West, Horn Lake, MS 38637.
Does Landmark of Desoto have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Landmark of Desoto has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Landmark of Desoto received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Landmark of Desoto has received 2 penalties totaling $11K.
Who owns Landmark of Desoto?
Landmark of Desoto is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Landmark of Desoto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Landmark of Desoto was on Oct 30, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Landmark of Desoto?
Landmark of Desoto is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.