RIVER CHASE VILLAGE
5090 GAUTIER VANCLEAVE ROAD, Gautier, MS 39553
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How RIVER CHASE VILLAGE Compares
RIVER CHASE VILLAGE is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gautier, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.4%) is below the Mississippi average of 22.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (66% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (30% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.1% — 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 RIVER CHASE VILLAGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER CHASE VILLAGE with other nursing homes in Gautier.
How is RIVER CHASE VILLAGE addressing its staffing levels 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 RIVER CHASE VILLAGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.4% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is RIVER CHASE VILLAGE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.9% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RIVER CHASE VILLAGE 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 RIVER CHASE VILLAGE?
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 RIVER CHASE VILLAGE?
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 Gautier
Gautier sits in Jackson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 22,975 (16.1%)
- Median age
- 38.9 years
- Median household income
- $53,726
- Median home value
- $143,000
Demographics for Jackson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gautier.
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