PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER
202 BAY AVENUE WEST, Richton, MS 39476
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How PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER Compares
PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Richton, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (39.5%) is above the Mississippi average of 22.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 39.5% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (79% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.7% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (60% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.5% — 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 PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Richton.
How is PERRY COUNTY 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 PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 39.5% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.7% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% 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 PERRY COUNTY NURSING 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 PERRY COUNTY NURSING 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 Richton
Richton sits in Perry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,178 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 41.6 years
- Median household income
- $47,173
- Median home value
- $108,000
Demographics for Perry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Richton.
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