SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME
431 WEST RACE STREET, Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME Compares
SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME is a 54-bed government-owned nursing facility in Rolling Fork, 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 quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the Mississippi average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 54 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.9% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (75% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (65% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Rolling Fork.
What keeps SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME?
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 SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA NURSING HOME?
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 Rolling Fork
Rolling Fork sits in Sharkey County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 763 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $35,711
- Median home value
- $63,400
Demographics for Sharkey County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rolling Fork.
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