Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home

431 West Race Street · Rolling Fork, MS · 39159 · 6628735182

54 certified beds Government - County

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • 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

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 25
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: not rated Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (10 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024

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

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024

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

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024

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

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 17, 2019

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

    Corrected January 17, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E December 17, 2019

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

    Corrected January 17, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 17, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 17, 2020 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2018

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected November 2, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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 255220 · certified since January 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.