CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER
1120 RITCHIE AVE, Clarksdale, MS 38614
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How CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER Compares
CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Mississippi average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Mississippi average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Clarksdale, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 21.7% (29% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (68% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Clarksdale.
How is CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER 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 is CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.9% here versus 21.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% 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 CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Clarksdale?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Clarksdale
Clarksdale sits in Coahoma County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.1% 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+
- 3,436 (15.1%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $30,761
- Median home value
- $67,900
Demographics for Coahoma County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Clarksdale.
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