3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Perry County Nursing Center is a 60-bed nursing home in Richton, Perry County, Mississippi. Dorothy Duckworth administers. The facility is CMS-certified, accepts Medicare and Medicaid. Staffing disclosure is incomplete.
RN hours: 23 minutes per day (39% below Mississippi average of 38 minutes), substantially below state norm for clinical oversight. LPN hours: 1 hour 9 minutes per day (5% above state average, 1 hour 6 minutes), slightly above average for routine care. Nurse Aide: 2 hours 19 minutes (7% below state average). Weekend RN hours: 12 minutes (45% below state average of 22 minutes), materially reduced clinical presence on weekends.
Total estimated nursing hours approximately 3 hours 51 minutes, 11% below state average. Physical therapy: 1 minute per day (50% below state average).
Quality measures show mixed outcomes. Long-stay hospitalizations: 2.51 per 1,000 days (in line with state average); ED visits: 2.09 per 1,000 days (27% better than state). Short-stay re-hospitalization: 30.5% (9% worse than state average); ED visits: 15.9% (in line with state); falls with major injury: 0.0% (100% better than state); discharge functional ability: 63.3% (18% better than state). Short-stay falls and discharge outcomes are above average; short-stay re-hospitalization is slightly below average.
The facility does not provide resident census, revenue, payroll, or profit information. Occupancy is stated as “in line with Mississippi average” (approximately 82.3%), but exact percentage is not given. Facilities operating sustainably typically disclose financial data; absence of disclosure raises questions about financial stability.
Services listed: Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab, Healthcare.
Walk score 45 indicates moderate walkability.
The facility does not disclose: exact address, ownership entity, operator name, occupancy rate, CMS ratings in any category, inspection history, financial data, amenities, operating hours, or detailed care protocols. RN staffing is 39% below state average, with weekend RN hours 45% below average. Families should request direct disclosure of complete street address; ownership and operator information; current occupancy rate and resident census; CMS overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings; complete inspection records; financial statements; detailed staffing model and daily protocols; amenity list and activity schedule; and facility operating hours.
Families evaluating Perry County Nursing Center face significant transparency gaps; without transparent disclosure, families cannot adequately assess quality or suitability for placement.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 23m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 7m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 20m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 13m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 56% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 13m per day | ▼ 41% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Perry County Nursing Center is administered by Dorothy Duckworth.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.51
In line with State averageState average: 2.44
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.09
27% better than State averageState average: 2.88
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.5%
9% worse than State averageState average: 27.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.9%
In line with State averageState average: 15.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.3%
18% better than State averageState average: 53.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
36% of new residents, often for short stays.
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #91 / 112Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 112 homes in Mississippi for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Mississippi average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #9 / 112Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 112 homes in Mississippi for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Mississippi average. Well-run Mississippi facilities typically land around 51–71% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Richton's city center to Perry County Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
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Perry County Nursing Center has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Perry County Nursing Center's occupancy is 76.4%.
Perry County Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Dorothy Duckworth is the administrator of Perry County Nursing Center.
Perry County Nursing Center has 60 beds.
Perry County Nursing Center is located at Llc, Richton, MS 39476.
(601) 788-2490 will put you in contact with the team at Perry County Nursing Center.
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