St. Oaks Care Center
St. Oaks Care Center
Richard Heck, Jr. owns St. Oaks Care Center, a 30-bed community in Carriere, Mississippi that combines assisted living with memory care and rehabilitation services. The address sits on White Chapel Road in Pearl River County, and the surrounding area rates as somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 28. Most errands still require a car. Community Hospital and Picayune Hospital sit nearby for acute-care needs.
Inside, the model leans toward structured support with staff stationed on-site around the clock, and the community runs several named programs: At Home Care for clients who aren’t ready to relocate yet, Alzheimer’s and Dementia support for those who need it, Financial Options planning, and Transition Planning for families moving a loved one into a new level of care. A fitness center, chapel, swimming pool and spa, and transportation services round out daily life at the community.
Medicaid coverage is accepted, which matters for families budgeting a longer stay. The pairing of memory care and rehabilitation services suggests a resident base with two distinct needs: some arriving for cognitive support, others for recovery after illness or injury. At 30 beds, St. Oaks stays small enough that its Alzheimer’s programming and transition planning can function as more than a checkbox on a services list.
30-bed community Rank #211 / 265Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 265 homes we track in Mississippi for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 28 / 100 Rank #180 / 282Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 282 homes we track in Mississippi for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
CountyPearl River
Owner NameRichard Heck, Jr.
Emergency SystemsYes
Does not accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Fitness Center
Library
Chapel
Game Room
Swimming Pool
Spa
Salon
Transportation
Specific ProgramsAt Home Care, Activities and Amenities, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Financial Options, Transition Planning
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Info below is compiled from the MS State Dept. of Health (MSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Traceway Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Tupelo | 140
Facility
140
MS AVG
70
Rank
#14 / 265 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
MS AVG
37
Rank
#120 / 282 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| Silvercreek Senior Living | AL IL | Olive Branch | 118
Facility
118
MS AVG
70
Rank
#36 / 265 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
MS AVG
37
Rank
#186 / 282 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 24
Facility
24
MS AVG
25
Rank
#16 / 28 | A+ | Communities, LLC |
| Trinity Healthcare Center | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus (Downs Subdivision) | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 | No |
52
Facility
52
MS AVG
37
Rank
#70 / 282 | - | - | - | Rachel Whitmire |
| St. Oaks Care Center | AL | Carriere | 30
Facility
30
MS AVG
70
Rank
#211 / 265 | No |
28
Facility
28
MS AVG
37
Rank
#180 / 282 | - | - | - | - |
| Camellia Estates | AL HOS NH PC SNF | Mccomb | 30
Facility
30
MS AVG
70
Rank
#211 / 265 | No |
61
Facility
61
MS AVG
37
Rank
#30 / 282 | - | - | - | Misty Linder |
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Oaks Care Center
Who is the owner of St. Oaks Care Center?
St. Oaks Care Center is legally operated by Richard Heck, Jr.
Is St. Oaks Care Center in a walkable area?
St. Oaks Care Center has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at St. Oaks Care Center?
No, St. Oaks Care Center has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does St. Oaks Care Center have?
St. Oaks Care Center has 30 beds.
Are there photos of St. Oaks Care Center?
Yes — there are 4 photos of St. Oaks Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of St. Oaks Care Center?
St. Oaks Care Center is located at 83 White Chapel Road, Carriere, MS 39426.
What is the phone number of St. Oaks Care Center?
(769) 926-2596 will put you in contact with the team at St. Oaks Care Center.
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