Pearl River Co Nursing Home
305 West Moody Street · Poplarville, MS · 39470 · 6017954543
110 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
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.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
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.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255349 · certified since December 2, 2020. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.