Perry County Nursing Center
Overview
Perry County Nursing Center is located in Richton, MS, part of Perry County.
According to United States census data, the town has a population of 882. 21.2% of residents are 65 years or older, 4.7% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Runnelstown, Ovett, and New Augusta.
Our network provides data for 3 senior living communities in Richton, MS with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Perry County Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 60 beds with an average occupancy rate of 74.5%.
Resident council is available. Perry County Nursing Center is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Perry County Nursing Center 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
C
18.3% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 1.2% less than the nation and 4.5% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
25.2% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 10.7% more than the nation and 5% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
50% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 3% more than the nation and the same as the state.
Depressive Symptoms
A
0% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.5% less than the nation and 2.3% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
4.2% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.8% more than the nation and 0.9% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
12.4% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 2.2% less than the nation and 6.6% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
98.1% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.7% more than the nation and 1.5% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.5% 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
A
3.6% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 4.5% less than the nation and 7% less than the state.
UTI
F
7.5% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 5.1% more than the nation and 4.5% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
0.8% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.8% less than the nation and 0.8% less 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
A
5% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 13% less than the nation and 15.9% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
C
1.4% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.4% less than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
99.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 19.7% more than the nation and 14.1% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
72.9% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 3.8% less than the nation and 6.4% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
92% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 4.7% more than the nation and 6% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
0% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 57.3% less than the nation and 46.8% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
D
83.3% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 3.6% less than the nation and 2.7% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 37.9% less than the nation and 23.8% less than the state.
Staffing Hours
Perry County Nursing Center 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
C
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 4 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 11 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 9 minutes per resident daily, 16 minutes longer than the nation and 3 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 30 minutes per resident daily, 10 minutes shorter than the nation and 4 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 15 minutes per resident daily, 12 minutes shorter than the nation and 5 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and the same as the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Perry County Nursing Center residents that require a hospital visit, Perry County General Hospital is the closest, 0.09 miles away. Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services is the next nearest, 23.26 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Fred’s Pharmacy, 0.36 miles away, and Fred’s Pharmacy 3828, 0.41 miles away. Beaumont Drug Store and Park Place Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Arthur Roddy Scarbrough and Richton Dental Care are 0.09 miles and 0.11 miles away. As for vision care, Moreno Eye Care is 18.48 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Wagon Wheel Hotel is 12.45 miles away, and Petal Dog Park is 19.29 miles away. Cloverleaf Cinema is 22.74 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Pine Forest Regional Library-Headquarters, 0.25 miles from Perry County Nursing Center.
Nearby places of worship include First Baptist Church and Richton United Methodist Church. The former is 0.23 miles, and the latter is 0.27 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, The Cutting Edge Salon is 10.53 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including SUBWAY and SUBWAY, 0.16 miles and 0.16 miles away. Ward’s and Little Caesars are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Ramey Store is 0.58 miles away, and Loggers Depot is 7.95 miles away. Sand Hill Grocery and Fulmers Farmstead are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Richton Bank and Trust Company, 0.09 miles away, or Trustmark National Bank, 0.19 miles away. Richton Bank & Trust and First Southern Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Richton
June was Richton’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 35°F.
The town saw 52.28 inches of precipitation, 0 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 76% over the last 12 months.