Perry County Nursing Center
Richton, Mississippi · CCN 255159
23 surveys since 2010, 19 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 78
- Surveys
- 23
- Harm or worse
- 19
- Immediate jeopardy
- 12
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 60
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- THE BEEBE FAMILY
- County
- Perry
- Medicare-certified since
- 1992
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 70 for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Mississippi.
Last survey on record
Apr 22, 2026
201 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.70 | 4.11 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.29 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 58.5% | 44.4% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1062.5% | E531.3% | F16.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5503×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F6792×
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- F6952×
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F5611×
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F5841×
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Perry County Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF656Oct 16, 2021
Based on record reviews, staff interviews and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to develop a care plan for a resident with a high risk of aspiration for one (1) of four (4) care plans reviewed. Resident #1. On 8/25/21, a [MEDICATION(S)] Swallow Study was obtained which revealed that Resident #1 was a Level 3 on the Penetration/Aspiration Scale, which indicated high risk for aspiration. The facility failed to ensure recommendations were implemented and a care plan developed following the [MEDICATION(S)] Swallow Study as evidenced by Resident #1 was observed by the State Agency (SA) feeding himself a pureed diet without assistance of staff. Resident #1 required placement of an enteral feeding tube on 9/29/21. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF657Oct 16, 2021
Based on record reviews, staff interviews and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to revise the Comprehensive Care Plan related to weight loss from potential to actual weight for one (1) of four (4) care plans reviewed. Resident #1. On 8/25/21, a [MEDICATION(S)] Swallow Study was obtained which revealed that Resident #1 was a Level 3 on the Penetration/Aspiration Scale, which indicated high risk for aspiration. The facility failed to ensure recommendations were implemented and a care plan developed following the [MEDICATION(S)] Swallow Study as evidenced by Resident #1 was observed by the State Agency (SA) feeding himself a pureed diet without assistance of staff. Resident #1 required placement of an enteral feeding tube on 9/29/21. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF692Oct 16, 2021
Based on observation, interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a supplement was included on a meal tray, failed to follow recommendations from a Video Swallow Evaluation ([MEDICATION(S)] Swallow Study) for a resident identified as high risk for aspiration and failed to obtain orders for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube feedings after the placement of a PEG tube for a resident with severe weight loss for one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed for weight loss. Resident #1. On 8/25/21, a [MEDICATION(S)] Swallow Study was obtained which revealed that Resident #1 was a Level 3 on the Penetration/Aspiration Scale, which indicated high risk for aspiration. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF584May 8, 2025
Based on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the residents' right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment by not maintaining appropriate and comfortable water temperatures in resident rooms on three (3) of three (3) resident halls, affecting all 57 residents residing in the facility. Findings included: A review of the facility's policy, Resident Environment, dated 9/15, revealed, It is the policy of this facility to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment . Resident #21 On 5/5/25 at 11:53 AM, during an observation, the hot water in Resident #21's bathroom (room [ROOM NUMBER]) reached a lukewarm temperature after a few minutes but never became hot. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Feb 23, 2026
Based on interview, record review, and facility policy and assessment review, the facility failed to designate a licensed nurse to serve as the charge nurse for each tour of duty for two (2) of three (3) shifts reviewed (3:00 PM-11:00 PM and 11:00 PM-7:00 AM), which had the potential to affect all 57 residents residing in the facility.Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Nursing Services-Staffing, revised 11/17, revealed, .3. Each facility will designate a nurse.as a Charge Nurse on each tour of duty. […]
Read 36 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 36 of 78 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 22, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Feb 23, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Oct 2, 2025Complaint4 findings
- May 8, 2025Standard3 findings
- Nov 2, 2023Standard4 findings
- Nov 8, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Oct 16, 2021Complaint4 findings · 3 harm
- Feb 11, 2021Standard3 findings
Show the 15 earlier surveys
- Feb 16, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Feb 12, 2019Standard1 finding
- May 9, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Oct 12, 2017Standard3 findings · 2 harm
- Dec 1, 2016Standard5 findings
- Jun 22, 2016Complaint3 findings · 3 harm
- Jan 20, 2016Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Jan 8, 2016Standard1 finding
- Feb 13, 2015Standard6 findings
- Mar 7, 2014Standard2 findings
- Apr 10, 2013—7 findings
- Mar 8, 2012—11 findings
- Aug 17, 2011Complaint6 findings · 4 harm
- Apr 7, 2011—2 findings
- Sep 15, 2010—5 findings · 5 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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