Pearl River Co Nursing Home
Overview
Pearl River Co Nursing Home is located in Poplarville, MS, part of Pearl River County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 2,822. 8.9% of residents are 65 years or older, 7.6% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Lumberton, Baxterville, and Varnado.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Poplarville, MS with this community.
About the Community
A county-owned entity, Pearl River Co Nursing Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 120 beds with an average occupancy rate of 68.9%.
Resident council is available. Pearl River Co Nursing Home is not a continuing care retirement community.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Pearl River Co Nursing Home reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Mississippi’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
F
30.9% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 11.4% more than the nation and 8.1% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
25.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 11.1% more than the nation and 5.4% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
29% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 18% less than the nation and 21% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
6.5% of residents have depressive symptoms, 1% less than the nation and 4.2% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
2% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.4% less than the nation and 1.3% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
22.2% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 7.6% more than the nation and 3.2% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
95.7% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 0.3% more than the nation and 0.9% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
F
0.3% of residents were physically restrained, 0.1% more than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 3.2% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
B
5.1% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 3% less than the nation and 5.5% less than the state.
UTI
D
2.4% of residents have a urinary tract infection, the same as the nation and 0.6% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.7% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.1% more than the nation and 0.1% more than the state.
Weight Loss
C
5.5% of residents lose too much weight, 0.5% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
23% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 5% more than the nation and 2.1% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
15% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 13.2% more than the nation and 11.8% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
C
89.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 10.4% more than the nation and 4.8% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
A
95.4% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 18.7% more than the nation and 16.1% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
88.9% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 1.6% more than the nation and 2.9% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
74.4% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 17.1% more than the nation and 27.6% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
74.9% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 12% less than the nation and 11.1% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
13.7% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 29.2% less than the nation and 15.1% less than the state.
Staffing Hours
Pearl River Co Nursing Home provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Mississippi’s averages.
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident daily, 37 minutes longer than the nation and 33 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 41 minutes per resident daily, 48 minutes longer than the nation and 34 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
B
Registered nurse hours total 45 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes longer than the nation and 10 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 18 minutes per resident daily, 9 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
F
Physical therapist hours total 0 minutes per resident daily, 3 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pearl River Co Nursing Home residents that require a hospital visit, Pearl River County Hospital is the closest, 0 miles away. LSU Bogalusa Medical Center is the next nearest, 20.2 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Family Drug Mart Of Po, 0.8 miles away, and Pearl River Drug Co, 1.11 miles away. Highland Specialty Pharmacy and Boones Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Poplarville Dental Clinic and Hank Vann DDS Magd are 2.69 miles and 10.96 miles away. As for vision care, All Care Eye Center is 19.23 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Poplarville City Park & Walking Track is 1.57 miles away, and Shay Park is 24.16 miles away. Picayune Cinema 4 is 22.53 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Poplarville Public Library, 1.07 miles from Pearl River Co Nursing Home.
Nearby places of worship include First UPC Sanctuary of Praise and Baptist Student Union. The former is 0.47 miles, and the latter is 0.57 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, The Hair Studio is 0.91 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Little Caesars and The Old House, 0.8 miles and 0.82 miles away. Ward’s Fastfood of Poplarville and El Mariachi Garibaldi are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Poplarville Grocery & Salvage is 1.19 miles away, and Greer’s Food is 2.58 miles away. Kinnikinnick Foods and Bayou Brand Foods are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Hometown Mortgage Services, 0.88 miles away, or BankPlus, 0.89 miles away. Hancock Whitney Atm and Citibank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Poplarville
June was Poplarville’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 93°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 37°F.
The city saw 61.77 inches of precipitation, 0 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 74% over the last 12 months.