SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
512 ROCKWELL DRIVE, Okolona, MS 38860
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME Compares
SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME is a 73-bed government-owned nursing facility in Okolona, 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 quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.0%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 73 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.0% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (92% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Okolona.
How is SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME 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 SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.9% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.0% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 73 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL 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 SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL 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 Okolona
Okolona sits in Chickasaw County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% 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+
- 2,966 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $35,592
- Median home value
- $70,000
Demographics for Chickasaw County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Okolona.
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