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Pearl River Co Nursing Home
305 West Moody Street, Poplarville, MS 39470
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pearl River Co Nursing Home is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Poplarville, Mississippi, certified for 105 beds and caring for about 85 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Mississippi median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.0 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 39.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pearl River Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 16 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.5 | 13.3 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.3% | 39.3% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $34,411 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 202 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Mississippi average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Jun 2026, 27 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.3%, RNs 22.2%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Mississippi median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.3% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.1% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.6% | 20.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Forrest County General Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest County General Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2020 |
| Forrest County General Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pearl River County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Care Center of Picayuneabuse iconSFF Candidate | Picayune | 120 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 21.7 | $39K | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Picayune | 120 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 13.3 | $34K | 5 Feb 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Pearl River County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pearl River Co Nursing Home been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has Pearl River Co Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pearl River Co Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.0 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pearl River Co Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Forrest County General Hospital and Forrest County General Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pearl River Co Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.