Registered name: GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
LUCEDALE, MS · Medicare-certified · 59 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★4 of 5 overall
George Regional Health and Rehab in Lucedale, MS has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is rated 5 out of 5 and is above the federal benchmark at 5.20 hours per resident per day, but its quality measures rating is low at 1 out of 5; it had no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 1, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.2009.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.87
Licensed practical nurses
1.99
Nurse aides
2.35
Weekend nursing
4.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
29.6%26.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.8%11.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.1%3.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.1%8.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.7%14.3%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.3%5%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.2%33.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
37.8 residents on an average day (64% of 59 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 14 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.