Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (71% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Wisteria Gardens is a nursing home in Pearl, Mississippi, on Highway 80 East. The 52-bed facility is operated by Wisteria Gardens, LLC, which is owned by Ashley Healthcare, with Kristy Tubb serving as administrator. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families many options for managing short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care.
The home focuses on rehabilitation with dedicated rehabilitation services. Residents stay an average of 24 days, which is relatively short, given that the population is in post-acute recovery.
Daily nurse staffing is substantial. Residents receive approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes of total nursing care per day. They are supported by a registered nurse presence of 45 minutes and nursing aide support of 3 hours and 17 minutes per day. The facility’s staffing structure can consistently provide hands-on care throughout the day. The facility also has 24-hour staffing, so support is always available.
Residents’ daily lives include quality dining and active engagement. Meals are chef-prepared and served in a restaurant-style setting with room service and flexible menu options. Residents can eat according to their preferences and dietary needs. There’s a therapeutic gym for residents’ recovery and ongoing wellness during rehabilitation. An outdoor courtyard provides space for fresh air and outdoor activities.
The home has a current occupancy rate of 65%, with 34 residents across its 52 beds. The surrounding area in Pearl is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 0. Visitors should plan to drive for local errands and appointments. Families looking for a nursing home with a rehabilitation focus and daily nursing will appreciate Wisteria Garden’s small community setting.
Wisteria Gardens is legally operated by Wisteria Gardens, LLC, and administered by Kristy Tubb.
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 14 | 45 | This facility has 69% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (14 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 69% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.7 | 3 | This facility has 57% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi nursing home (4.7 vs. MS avg 3).↑ 57% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 3 | 15 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Mississippi average (3 vs. MS avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
State average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
State average 16.9
State average 3.83
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 14 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 1
State average: 1.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
5,134 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 0 | 43 | 13,154 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,586 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,813 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,395 | 71 | 77% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 969 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 906 | 68 | 74% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 904 | 71 | 77% | 6.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 901 | 68 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 885 | 68 | 74% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 9 | 10% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
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.
71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Wisteria Gardens from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (71% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pearl's city center to Wisteria Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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$3.5M
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#62 / 112 | 43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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37.9%
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| Bedford Care Center of Petal | NH MC SNF | Petal | 60
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60
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70
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16.9
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3.8
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$9.6M
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$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$3.5M
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#78 / 112 | 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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MS AVG
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| Sunshine Health Care | NH SNF | North Pontotoc | 60
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MS AVG
70
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#121 / 265 |
90.3%
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90.3%
MS AVG
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$40.1k
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3
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16.9
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#2 / 115 | 1.0
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1.0
MS AVG
3.8
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#1 / 115 | - | 54 | - |
46
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46
MS AVG
33
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#85 / 112 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
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#58 / 112 | 60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
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| Vicksburg Convalescent Center | NH SNF | Vicksburg | 100
Facility
100
MS AVG
70
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78.0%
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78.0%
MS AVG
84.4
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#87 / 107 | -8% | 3.46
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3.46
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4.63
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$40.1k
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5
MS AVG
16.9
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2.5
MS AVG
3.8
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74
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74
MS AVG
33
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$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
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#23 / 112 | 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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MS AVG
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| Wisteria Gardens | NH SNF | East Pearl | 52
Facility
52
MS AVG
70
Rank
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86.2%
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86.2%
MS AVG
84.4
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#62 / 107 | +2% | 2.42
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2.42
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4.63
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$40.1k
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#1 / 120 | 14
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14
MS AVG
16.9
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#41 / 115 | 4.7
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4.7
MS AVG
3.8
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33
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$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
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#34 / 112 | $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
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#30 / 112 | 43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
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#59 / 112 | 255325 |
Wisteria Gardens's occupancy is 86%.
No, Wisteria Gardens has a no-pet policy.
Wisteria Gardens is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Kristy Tubb is the administrator of Wisteria Gardens.
Wisteria Gardens has 52 beds.
Wisteria Gardens is located at 5420 Highway 80 East, Pearl, MS 39208.
(601) 988-6800 will put you in contact with the team at Wisteria Gardens.
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