PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
1620 READ ROAD, Picayune, MS 39466
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Picayune, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.4%) is below the Mississippi average of 6.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Picayune, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (50% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.7% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Picayune.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 practices help PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.8% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.4% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE 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 PICAYUNE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE 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 Picayune
Picayune sits in Pearl River County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 10,483 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 41.7 years
- Median household income
- $51,538
- Median home value
- $150,800
Demographics for Pearl River County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Picayune.
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