ElderGrade
A

88.5/100

Excellent

Pearl River Co Nursing Home

305 West Moody Street, Poplarville, MS 39470

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 3 in Pearl River County (601) 795-4543
Certified beds
105
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 27.5/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

27.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 7.3 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.98 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 24% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 39% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.95 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.98 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.53 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 39.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 27, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 20, 2025 F0604 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 27, 2025 F0809

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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 out...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2025 F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 24, 2023 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 24, 2023 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BROWN, DUDLEY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HESTER, BEN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
JENKINS, SHEREE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
LOWRIMORE, COURTNEY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MAXIE, BRYAN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WATSON, MELISSA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WOODARD, RICHARD Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CAUSEY, JANA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HOGAN, MARCUS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PREUSCH, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STEELE, ERIK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CAUSEY, JANA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Pearl River Co Nursing Home

What is the ElderGrade for Pearl River Co Nursing Home? +

Pearl River Co Nursing Home holds an ElderGrade of A (88.5 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Pearl River Co Nursing Home? +

Residents receive an average of 5.95 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pearl River Co Nursing Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Pearl River Co Nursing Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pearl River Co Nursing Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.