CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE
302 ELLIS STREET, Carthage, MS 39051
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How CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE Compares
CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carthage, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.4%) is below the Mississippi average of 22.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carthage, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (44% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.0% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE with other nursing homes in Carthage.
How is CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.4% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 34.0% here versus 27.8% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE's rating advantage in Carthage?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Carthage
Carthage sits in Leake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,689 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $36,708
- Median home value
- $86,200
Demographics for Leake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carthage.
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