Government Medicare Medicaid

CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

311 WEST CHERRY STREET, Ackerman, MS 39735

3.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
60 Certified Beds
82 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 6.54%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 28.46%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.7%

Lower is better

How CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares

CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Ackerman, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (28.5%) is above the Mississippi average of 22.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Mississippi average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.5% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (29% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Ackerman.

How is CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?

CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.5% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CHOCTAW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Ackerman

Ackerman sits in Choctaw County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
1,796 (21.9%)
Median age
43.9 years
Median household income
$36,648
Median home value
$89,700

Demographics for Choctaw County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ackerman.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 255347
County Choctaw
Total Beds 60
Occupied Beds 50
Occupancy Rate 83%
Ownership Government - County

Location

311 WEST CHERRY STREET, Ackerman, MS 39735

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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