Government Medicare Medicaid

GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

859 WINTER ST, Lucedale, MS 39452

4.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
59 Certified Beds
91 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 7.47%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 31.53%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 6.38%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 38.85%

Lower is better

How GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER Compares

GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is a 59-bed government-owned nursing facility in Lucedale, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 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 falls resulting in major injury (6.4%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 59 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lucedale, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Mississippi average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.5% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (43% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 6.4% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (105% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (40% higher).

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

Questions to Ask GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Lucedale.

How is GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB 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 GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.5% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 6.4% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

Why is GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?

The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 59 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?

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

Where does GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER lag behind other Lucedale options?

Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

The Senior Community Around Lucedale

Lucedale sits in George County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
3,555 (14.8%)
Median age
36.6 years
Median household income
$47,044
Median home value
$119,300

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

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 255333
County George
Total Beds 59
Occupied Beds 36
Occupancy Rate 61%
Ownership Government - County

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Location

859 WINTER ST, Lucedale, MS 39452

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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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