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Perry County Nursing Center

Nursing HomeRichton, MSCMS 255159
16 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
60

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
53.9

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
16

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-02-23

*CMS

Citations

16 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0916Generalpotential for harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

  • 0561Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0865Generalpotential for harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Perry County Nursing Center?
Perry County Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Richton, MS, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 255159.
What is the CMS rating for Perry County Nursing Center?
Perry County Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Perry County Nursing Center have?
Perry County Nursing Center is certified for 60 beds. It serves an average of 53.9 residents per day.
How many citations does Perry County Nursing Center have?
Perry County Nursing Center has 16 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Perry County Nursing Center last inspected?
Perry County Nursing Center was last inspected on February 23, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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