GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
859 WINTER ST, Lucedale, MS 39452
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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.
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