Clarksdale Nursing Center

    1120 Ritchie Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Clean, friendly, safe, well-kept facility

    I'm very pleased with this clean, fresh, well-kept facility - the staff are consistently friendly, professional, and responsive (quick buzzer response, helpful entry/exit assistance), and visible safety protocols and caring nurses like Emily give me real peace of mind. Rooms and common areas are pleasant and well-stocked; with a couple minor tweaks it would be outstanding.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    4.64·(64)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, individualized nursing care
    • Knowledgeable and skilled clinical staff
    • Attentive and friendly support staff
    • Quick call-bell and buzzer response
    • Clean, well-maintained rooms and common areas
    • Daily housekeeping and sanitation
    • Welcoming visitor check-in and entry assistance
    • Effective teamwork across departments
    • Professional and respectful staff interactions
    • Pleasant, odor-free environment
    • Helpful administrative and office staff
    • Positive family engagement and peace of mind

    Cons

    • Inconsistent quality of care across staff shifts
    • Management transparency and accountability concerns
    • Occasional restrictive visitation enforcement
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers describe Clarksdale Nursing Center primarily as a clean, well-kept facility with an attentive and warm staff culture. Repeated comments praise individualized nursing attention, daily housekeeping, and a pleasant physical environment — visitors frequently mention sanitized rooms, no odor in common areas, and helpful entry staff. Many families reported short wait times for aides and quick buzzer responses, which contributes to an overall sense of safety and responsiveness.

    Care and staff: Clinical and direct-care staff receive consistent praise for professionalism, compassion, and skill. Several reviews highlight individualized assistance with activities of daily living, positive reinforcement from caregivers, and specific nurses by name who delivered notable support. Support departments are also described as cooperative: teamwork across nursing, housekeeping, and administration is cited as a strength. At the same time, a contrasting theme appears in a small number of accounts describing inconsistency in care delivery; these suggest variability in attentiveness depending on shift or personnel, which translates into concerns about continuity of care.

    Facilities, dining, and activities: Physical plant and housekeeping are strong themes — rooms and common areas are described as pleasant, fresh-smelling, and well-maintained. Safety protocols and a new check-in system were noted to improve efficiency and family time during visits. There is limited direct commentary on dining quality and on formal activities programming; social interaction and opportunity to meet new people were mentioned positively, but prospective families should ask about meal offerings and activity schedules during a visit to assess fit.

    Management and notable patterns: While most remarks about frontline staff are favorable, reviewers also raised facility-level concerns involving leadership and communication. These include perceptions of limited transparency or accountability from management, occasional restrictive enforcement of visitation, and instances where families experienced difficulties in incident follow-up or timely communication. Those themes indicate potential gaps in clinical-incident response and family engagement processes rather than a uniform operational failure.

    What to ask on a tour: Given the predominance of positive feedback about staff and cleanliness alongside isolated but serious management and communication concerns, families should confirm current staffing patterns and shift supervision, review incident reporting and family-notification protocols, clarify visitation policies, and inquire about dining and activities schedules. Overall, Clarksdale Nursing Center appears to offer strong frontline caregiving and a well-maintained environment; due diligence on management practices and consistency of care will help determine whether it meets an individual resident's needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Clarksdale Nursing Center

    Clarksdale Nursing Center is located at 1120 Ritchie Ave, Clarksdale, MS, 38614.

    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.

    People often ask...

    Clarksdale Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1120 Ritchie Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614.

    No, Clarksdale Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Mississippi, the State Department of Health licenses care facilities and publishes the survey, complaint, and infection-control reports from its inspections.

    License numbernh-255267
    Facility typeNursing Home
    Special certificationMedicaid/Medicare – Dually certified

    Inspection Reports

    59

    Reports

    62

    Citations

    28

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    01 Aug 2025Revisit
    Concluded corrective actions brought operations into compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.
    01 Aug 2025Revisit
    Determined that compliance was restored after a desk review of information related to a complaint. No deficiencies were found.
    01 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated findings showed a failure to notify the dialysis clinic of a change in condition for a resident receiving dialysis, risking management of anticoagulation during treatment.
    • 45.17.2 Residents' RightsResidents' Rights
    01 Jun 2025Complaint
    Identified failure to notify a dialysis clinic about a resident's significant change in condition after a fall, with missing documentation.
    • CFR 483.10(g)(14)-(15)Notify of Changes
    01 Sept 2024Revisit
    Concluded that compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements was restored.
    01 Sept 2024Revisit
    Determined that compliance with the minimum standards was in effect as of 09/13/24. Recommended placing back in compliance.
    01 Aug 2024Inspection
    Investigated a survey that found multiple deficiencies, including inaccurate MDS restraint coding, failure to follow care plans, inadequate nail care, fluid restriction violations, and gaps in infection control and QAPI processes.
    • CFR 483.20(g)Accuracy of Assessments
    • CFR 483.21(b)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
    • CFR 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    • CFR 483.25(g)Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance
    • CFR 483.75QAPI/QAA Improvement Activities
    • CFR 483.80Infection Prevention & Control
    01 Aug 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in nail care for residents, hydration management, and infection-control precautions for care involving a PICC line.
    • 45.21.2Activities of daily living
    • 45.21.10Hydration
    • 48.58.1Infection Control
    01 Aug 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies related to emergency preparedness.
    01 Aug 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited. The survey found compliance with applicable Life Safety Code provisions.
    01 Jul 2024Revisit
    Determined corrective measures were in place and recommended the facility be placed back in compliance.
    01 Jul 2024Revisit
    Verified compliance after reviewing information and recommended that the status be placed back in compliance.
    01 Jun 2024Complaint
    Found that incontinent care was not provided for a resident during the night shift, leaving the resident wet and at risk for skin issues.
    • CFR 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    01 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging inadequate incontinent care; found that a resident was left wet overnight due to infrequent rounds and delayed brief changes.
    • 45.21.2Activities of daily living
    01 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated a resident elopement and found inadequate supervision and a malfunctioning wander guard system that allowed the resident to leave undetected.
    • 45.21.8Accidents
    01 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated an elopement and found inadequate supervision and a malfunctioning wander-guard system that allowed a resident to leave the premises unsupervised for several hours.
    • 45.21.8Accidents
    01 May 2023Revisit
    Determined that the facility was in compliance and recommended placing back in compliance.
    01 May 2023Revisit
    Determined no violations cited and placed back in compliance.
    01 May 2023Revisit
    Determined that compliance could be restored after measures were implemented to address the deficient practice. The review found those measures in place and recommended returning to compliance on 05/05/23.
    01 May 2023Revisit
    Found no deficiencies related to emergency preparedness. Compliance with all applicable emergency preparedness requirements was confirmed.
    01 Apr 2023Inspection
    Investigated and found deficiencies in residents' rights and daily living activities, including lack of a privacy bag for a catheter and inadequate nail care for several residents.
    • 45.17.2 Residents' RightsResidents' Rights
    • 45.21.2 Activities of daily livingADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    01 Apr 2023Complaint
    Found non-compliance with state licensure standards; two deficiencies were cited.
    01 Apr 2023Complaint
    Identified non-compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation and cited several deficiencies during the annual survey and complaint investigation.
    01 Apr 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in resident rights, self-determination, PASARR coordination, care planning, quality of life, and daily personal care. Seven deficiencies were cited related to these areas.
    • CFR 483.10Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights
    • CFR 483.10(f)Self-Determination
    • CFR 483.20(e)Coordination of PASARR and Assessments
    • CFR 483.20(k)PASARR Screening for MD & ID
    • CFR 483.21(b)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
    • CFR 483.24Quality of Life
    • CFR 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    01 Apr 2023Inspection
    Found lack of documentation for combustible decorations and absence of flame-retardant tagging on curtains, indicating noncompliance with NFPA 101 requirements.
    • NFPA 101 19.7.5.6(1)Combustible Decorations
    01 Apr 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. Emergency preparedness requirements were met.
    01 Dec 2022Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after investigating a complaint and determined compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements.
    01 Dec 2022Complaint
    Concluded that the complaint was not substantiated and that no deficiencies were cited. The census was 55 of 60 beds licensed.
    01 Oct 2022Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after reviewing a complaint alleging issues with resident assessment, quality of care, and doctor-order compliance.
    01 Oct 2022Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The survey determined compliance with Mississippi regulations for minimum standards.
    01 Jun 2022Infection Control
    Confirmed compliance with emergency preparedness requirements during a focused COVID-19 survey. No deficiencies were cited.
    01 Jun 2022Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies identified during a focused infection control survey.
    01 Jun 2021Revisit
    Identified serious lapses in resident care involving neglect and unsafe medication management that led to hospitalizations and risk of harm.
    • 42 CFR §483.12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
    • 42 CFR §483.25(g)(5)Enteral Nutrition
    • 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2)Residents are free of any significant medication errors
    • 42 CFR §483.70(i)Medical Records
    01 Jun 2021Revisit
    Investigated a complaint and identified deficiencies related to resident rights and special needs. An Immediate Jeopardy existed due to failure to provide enteral feedings, water flushes, and insulin, which was later removed.
    • 45.17.2Resident Rights
    • 45.21.11Special Needs
    01 Mar 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging residents were neglected in enteral feeding, hydration, and diabetes medication, resulting in hospitalizations and a death. Deficiencies were identified in care delivery.
    • 42 CFR §483.12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
    • 42 CFR §483.25(g)(4)-(5)Tube Feeding Mgmt/Restore Eating Skills
    • 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2)Residents are free from significant medication errors
    01 Mar 2021Complaint
    inspectors found failures to provide enteral feedings, water flushes, and diabetic medications to several residents, including one death and multiple hospitalizations, during a complaint investigation that ran from March 23 to March 31, 2021.
    • 45.17.2Residents' Rights
    • 45.21.11Special Needs
    01 Feb 2021Inspection
    Investigated, found deficiencies in tube feeding management and infection prevention practices.
    • 483.25(g)(4)-(5)Tube Feeding Mgmt/Restore Eating Skills
    • 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f)Infection Prevention & Control
    01 Feb 2021Complaint
    Cited deficiencies for participation requirements after a survey and complaint investigation. Census was 54 of 90 beds.
    01 Feb 2021Complaint
    Identified failures to verify PEG tube placement before medication administration and to implement care plans for oxygen tubing and PEG tube placement.
    • 45.21.11 Special needsSpecial needs
    • 45.25.1 Medical Records ManagementMedical Records Management
    01 Feb 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the assessment.
    01 Feb 2021Inspection
    Determined compliance with minimum standards; the related complaint for assessment/monitoring, quality of care and pressure ulcers was not substantiated.
    01 Feb 2021Inspection
    Verified compliance with emergency preparedness requirements; found no deficiencies.
    01 Feb 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 Feb 2021Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies. The review noted compliance with COVID-19 preparedness requirements.
    01 Jan 2021Complaint
    Concluded compliance with COVID-19 related emergency preparedness requirements.
    01 Jan 2021Infection Control
    Determined no deficiencies related to infection control or the complaints.
    01 Jan 2021Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies. A COVID-19 focused emergency preparedness review showed compliance with the required federal standard.
    01 Jan 2021Complaint
    Determined that no deficiencies were cited related to infection control or the complaints.
    01 Jan 2021Infection Control
    Determined substantial compliance with infection control requirements and found no deficiencies.
    01 Jan 2021Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance with infection control requirements. Did not substantiate the described complaints about pressure ulcers, notifications, resident assessment/monitoring, and dietary services.
    01 Jul 2020Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies after a COVID-19 focused emergency preparedness survey.
    01 Jul 2020Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies. Compliance with infection control requirements and COVID-19 prevention practices was confirmed.
    01 Jun 2020Infection Control
    Concluded compliance with infection control standards during a Covid-19 focused assessment conducted on 2020-06-15.
    01 Jun 2020Infection Control
    Determined compliance with infection control requirements during a focused COVID-19 survey; no deficiencies were identified.
    01 Feb 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The investigation concluded compliance with participation requirements.
    01 Jan 2020Complaint
    Determined no deficiencies were found.
    01 Apr 2019Complaint
    Identified regulatory deficiencies during a recertification survey. Cited multiple deficiencies related to care quality.
    01 Apr 2019Inspection
    Investigated and found multiple deficiencies, including failure to provide timely Medicare/Medicaid notices and missing discharge summaries. Also found odor control issues, inadequate pain management documentation, and sprinkler signaling problems.
    • CFR 483.10(g)(17)-(18)Medicaid/Medicare Coverage/Liability Notice
    • CFR 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    • CFR 483.21(c)(2)(i)-(iv)Discharge Summary
    • CFR 483.45(a)-(b)(1)-(3)Pharmacy Services
    • NFPA 101; NFPA 72Sprinkler System - Supervisory Signals
    01 Apr 2019Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in pain management documentation and after-hours access to medications. Also found a fire safety system deficiency where the sprinkler system did not automatically activate the alarm within the required time.
    • 45.24.1 GeneralGeneral
    • 45.41.1 Date of Construction & Life Safety Code ComplianceDate of Construction & Life Safety Code Compliance

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