PEARL RIVER CO NURSING HOME in Poplarville, MS has a 5-star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars and 5.69 hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 federal benchmark), no fines in the last 24 months, but weaker quality measures at 2 stars and some recent inspection citations about meals, restraints, and resident preferences.
Last inspection: May 20, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.6858.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.95
Licensed practical nurses
1.50
Nurse aides
3.24
Weekend nursing
4.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 19%
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%38.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%2.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%1.2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.5%6.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.2%21.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.8%18%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.6%24.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.8%11.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
14.1%11.3%Improving
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
98.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.7%87.9%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 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
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
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
86.3 residents on an average day (78% of 110 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.