Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home in Poplarville, MS has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for health inspections and staffing, but 3 stars for quality measures. Reported staffing is 5.95 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: June 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.9521.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.98
Licensed practical nurses
1.59
Nurse aides
3.38
Weekend nursing
4.53
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
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%34.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%3.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%2.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%5.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.9%2.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.7%16.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.6%8.8%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34.3%29.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.8%31.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.6%8%Worsening
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
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.3%94.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
85.1 residents on an average day (81% of 105 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 5 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.