As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Pearl River County Nursing Home was owned by Forrest County General Hospital, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Pearl River County, has been owned by Forrest County General Hospital since Feb. 1, 2020.
Pearl River County Nursing Home is registered as a public facility.
During that period, the nursing home boasted an overall rating of four from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Mississippi. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.
According to the data, Pearl River County Nursing Home aided an average of 96.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 110 beds available. Currently, the nursing home located within a hospital.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Pearl River County Nursing Home achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there was one public nursing home in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Care Center of Picayune | Bedford Health Properties, LLC, Nicole Bevon, and Michael McElroy | For profit – Corporation | 4 | 73.2 |
| Pearl River County Nursing Home | Forrest County General Hospital | Government – County | 4 | 96.8 |
| Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Nexion Health of Ohi, Inc. | For profit – Corporation | 3 | 107.3 |
