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Pearl River Co Nursing Home
305 West Moody Street, Poplarville, MS 39470 · Pearl River County · (601) 795-4543
105 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2020
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255349 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 17, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since August 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.95 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.98 of those hours.
39.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
June 17, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflected the resident's use of a physical restraint, despite the facility's restraint assessment identifying the device as a restraint, for one (1) of (18) residents reviewed for MDS accuracy. (Resident #5).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to discard spoiled food items for one (1) of four (4) days of survey.
May 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, facility policy review, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from the use of a physical restraint when facility staff loosely wrapped a resident's legs in a sheet to prevent the resident from removing his brief for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents.
February 27, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to serve meals within the 14-hour timeframe without providing a substantial snack for one (1) of four (4) days of survey.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation,interviews, facility policy review and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents had access to a call light while in bed for two (2) of 18 residents sampled (Residents #1 and #12).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #74 had a safe, clean, and homelike environment for two (2) of four (4) days of facility observations.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to label and date food items in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry good rooms for one (1) of four (4) observations.
- D Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to have mandatory members of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee present for (4) four of 12 months reviewed.
August 24, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident rinsed her mouth after the administration of a Metered-Dose Inhaler to prevent possible mouth and throat irritation for one (1) of one (1) resident observed for administration of a Metered-Dose Inhaler.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.95 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.98 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.53 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.38 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.59 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.3% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.13 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.53 on weekdays and 4.53 on weekends, 31% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.97 in April to June 2025 to 5.95 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.95 | 0.98 | 6.53 | 4.53 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 85 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.69 | 0.95 | 6.15 | 4.50 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 6.00 | 0.95 | 6.49 | 4.74 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 85 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.97 | 0.81 | 6.56 | 4.48 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 84 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Mississippi, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.60 | 4.35 | 3.44 | 6.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.3 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.1 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 34.6 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 34.1 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.4 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest County General Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 02/01/2020 |
| Brown, Dudley | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/20/2023 | |
| Hester, Ben | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Jenkins, Sheree | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Lowrimore, Courtney | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Maxie, Bryan | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Watson, Melissa | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/01/2016 | |
| Woodard, Richard | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Causey, Jana | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Hogan, Marcus | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Preusch, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Steele, Erik | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Causey, Jana | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Hester, Ben | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Steele, Erik | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Woodard, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Forrest County General Hospital | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/01/2020 | |
| Causey, Jana | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Hester, Ben | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Hogan, Marcus | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Jenkins, Sheree | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Lowrimore, Courtney | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Maxie, Bryan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Preusch, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Steele, Erik | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Watson, Melissa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2016 | |
| Woodard, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2020 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 17, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 27, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 17, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 20, 2025: "Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Lumberton, 18.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Resthaven Living Center Bogalusa, 19.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Bedford Care Center of Picayune Picayune, 21.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Picayune, 23.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Azalea Gardens Nursing Center Wiggins, 24 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
Mississippi contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Mississippi. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, MDHS Division of Aging and Adult Services, 1-888-844-0041. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: MSDH Nursing Home Search, where Mississippi publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Pearl River Co Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pearl River Co Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pearl River Co Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 17, 2026. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Pearl River Co Nursing Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Pearl River Co Nursing Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Pearl River Co Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 27 owners and managers. Legal business name: FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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