Clarksdale Nursing Center

    1120 Ritchie Ave, Clarksdale, MS, 38614
    4.8 · 49 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Consistently impressed by caring staff

    My mom worked here for many years and I've also worked and visited often - I'm consistently impressed. The building is spotless, well-kept and smells fresh; staff are friendly, professional and responsive (quick buzzer response, short waits), providing individualized, high-quality care and teamwork across departments. Housekeeping, safety protocols and an easy check-in system give me real peace of mind - I'm very pleased with the care my husband and other family members have received.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.78 · 49 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, knowledgeable, and skilled nursing staff
    • Individualized and holistic daily care
    • Prompt responses and short wait times for aides (quick buzzer response)
    • Clean, well-kept, and fresh-smelling facility
    • Housekeeping that sanitizes rooms daily
    • Friendly, professional, and welcoming staff across departments
    • Strong teamwork and resourceful staff
    • Pleasant resident rooms and common areas
    • Helpful entry/door assistance and visitor hospitality
    • Peace of mind for families and comforting atmosphere
    • Efficient new check-in system that saves paperwork time
    • Safety protocols in place
    • Well-stocked resident rooms
    • Positive family visiting experiences
    • High-quality, attentive care noted by multiple reviewers
    • Named staff recognized for excellent care (e.g., Patrina Stokes, Tyler, Edwards, Emily)
    • Supportive office and administrative staff
    • Residents and families report feeling welcomed and cared for

    Cons

    • Isolated reports of neglected care for some residents
    • Concerns about inconsistent staff performance (some staff vs. others)
    • At least one report alleging poor management and cover-ups
    • A report indicating restrictions on family visits (no family visits allowed)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided summaries is strongly positive, with a clear and repeated emphasis on excellent, compassionate care delivered by knowledgeable and professional staff. Many reviewers highlight individualized, holistic care and say staff go beyond basic assistance to provide extra attention, positive reinforcement, and personalized support. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, respectful, and welcoming; multiple summaries call out specific nurses by name for exemplary care, which signals strong individual relationships between caregivers and residents. The nursing and aide teams receive frequent praise for being skilled and attentive, and reviewers often note short wait times, quick buzzer responses, and on-time assistance.

    Facility cleanliness and maintenance are among the most consistent strengths cited. Reviewers commonly mention a clean, fresh-smelling environment with well-kept resident rooms and pleasant common areas. Housekeeping is described as thorough—rooms are well-stocked and sanitized daily—contributing to a comfortable atmosphere that gives families peace of mind. Several summaries specifically note the absence of odors and describe the building as bright, beautiful, and comfortable. Safety protocols and a new check-in system are reported positively, with at least one reviewer noting time savings on paperwork and more time to spend with loved ones.

    Interactions with visitors and the broader community are another frequent theme. Many reviewers report helpful entry staff, door assistance, and an overall hospitable reception for family visits. People describe pleasant visits, helpful administrative staff, and an easy sign-in process. Reviewers who have personal or family ties to the facility (for example, a family member who worked there) describe getting to know residents well and appreciate the continuity and relationships that staff build. The facility’s teamwork across departments and resourcefulness in supporting residents are highlighted as notable positives.

    Despite the predominately positive tone, there are isolated but important negative accounts that warrant attention. A small number of reviews allege neglected care for some residents and point to variability in staff performance—phrased in the summaries as "some staff care" versus others. One summary raises serious concerns about management, alleging cover-ups and reporting that family visits were not allowed. These negative reports are not the majority, but they are substantial because they touch on clinical care and administrative transparency. They suggest occasional inconsistency in care or policy enforcement that prospective families should investigate further.

    Patterns and practical implications: most reviewers recommend the facility based on staff quality, cleanliness, responsiveness, and a comforting atmosphere. The recurring praise for rapid response times, daily sanitation, and staff professionalism forms a coherent picture of a facility that prioritizes resident comfort and safety. At the same time, the handful of critical summaries indicates potential variability that could arise from shift-to-shift differences, specific management issues, or isolated incidents. Prospective residents and families should consider arranging an in-person tour, asking about staff turnover and supervision, clarifying visitation policies and complaint-resolution procedures, and requesting references or examples of how the facility handles concerns.

    In conclusion, Clarksdale Nursing Center receives strong, repeated commendations for caregiving quality, cleanliness, and staff demeanor, creating a welcoming environment that many families describe as giving them peace of mind. The most salient risks are isolated reports of neglect and alleged management problems; while not widespread in these summaries, they are serious enough to merit direct questions during evaluation. Overall, the dominant themes point to a well-run facility with caring staff and clean, comfortable surroundings, tempered by occasional negative experiences that suggest a need for continued attention to consistency and transparency.

    Location

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    About Clarksdale Nursing Center

    Clarksdale Nursing Center sits at 1120 Ritchie Avenue and has 112 beds, with 60 of them certified for Medicare and Medicaid, and the place is operated by Legacy Management Services, LLC, which has managed things since 2003 for the Beebe Family. You'll find skilled nursing care here, with staff giving about 3.65 nurse hours per resident each day, and while the nurse turnover rate sits at about 51.9%, there's still a dedicated team focused on helping folks with daily activities, meals, and getting their medicine straight. The state's inspection reports show 18 total deficiencies, with 2 related to infection, but infection control services and medical monitoring are ongoing, and the staff works on each resident's care plan and health goals. People can get help here with both long-term residency and short-term rehab after things like surgery or illness, including therapies for mobility, speech, and daily living, and there are memory care options made for dementia and Alzheimer's. Clarksdale Nursing Center takes part in the Mississippi Health Care Association and has the usual nursing home amenities, plus some modern comforts, and the staff aims to keep it homelike and supportive, with care planning that tracks progress and meets residents' needs as they change. Meals and nutrition, medication management, and regular activities are provided, and the overall goal is to give every resident physical, mental, and social support, whether someone needs rehab after a hospital stay or longer-term care in a safe, steady place.

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