George Regional Health & Rehab

    859 Winter St, Lucedale, MS 39452
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff reliable care reassuring

    I stayed here and found the staff flexible, caring, and consistently helpful. Caregivers were compassionate and reliable, rooms were nice, and the convenient hospital connection made transitions easy. Rehab was solid and gave me real peace of mind.

    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

    2.83·(12)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate, dedicated caregiving staff
    • Friendly and helpful front-line personnel
    • Well-appointed resident rooms
    • Direct connection to the affiliated hospital
    • Functional inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services
    • Flexible, resident-centered accommodation
    • Reassurance for some families regarding daily care

    Cons

    • Gaps in family communication and incident notification
    • Medication-management and physician-consultation deficiencies
    • Inconsistent staffing model with frequent contract personnel
    • Weak fall-prevention and transfer-safety practices
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Unclear billing, Medicare-authorization, and discharge coordination
    • Delays in basic supply turnaround (linen/towels)
    • Limited managerial oversight and clinical accountability

    Summary of reviews

    George Regional Health & Rehab elicits a mixed picture. Positive commentary centers on the bedside interactions and the physical environment: families and patients frequently describe compassionate, dedicated caregivers and friendly front-line staff, along with well-appointed rooms and the convenience of a direct connection to the affiliated hospital. The facility’s rehabilitation services are described as serviceable, and some families reported a level of flexibility and reassurance in day-to-day care that provided peace of mind.

    Care-quality patterns are mixed and include notable operational concerns. Several accounts describe changes to medication regimens that occurred without clear physician consultation and limited family notification; reviewers framed these events as increasing clinical risk. There are also multiple references to falls occurring under facility care and to gaps in communication following those incidents. A few narratives included a reported worsening intracranial condition, which reviewers cited as an example of potentially serious clinical deterioration. These items point to weaknesses in clinical governance: medication oversight, escalation pathways, and post-incident communication appear to be areas requiring improvement.

    Staffing and workforce issues are a recurring theme. While many reviewers praised individual caregivers as compassionate and reliable, the staffing model is described as inconsistent, with frequent use of contract personnel and variability in staff assignment. Reviewers also described role confusion on the units — for example, clinical-support staff covering nurse-station duties — and isolated reports of discourteous conduct. Together these observations suggest uneven frontline staffing continuity and variable training or role clarity.

    Facility and operational matters show contrasts. The physical environment and hospital linkage are strengths, but sanitation and pest-control concerns are raised explicitly, and families noted long waits for clean linens and towels. These logistics issues, combined with inconsistent housekeeping turnaround, affect the overall resident experience despite otherwise positive room accommodations.

    Management and administrative coordination are other notable patterns. Reviewers described unclear discharge timelines, questions about Medicare authorization and billing, and a perceived lack of follow-up or direction from leadership in some cases. These accounts indicate opportunities to strengthen administrative communication, clarify discharge/authorization workflows, and improve transparency for families about length of stay and financial approvals.

    Dining and activities received little specific commentary in the collected summaries; where present, emphasis was on rehabilitation rather than social programming or meal quality. Prospective residents and families should therefore ask directly about activity schedules, meal service consistency, and therapeutic programming during any tour.

    Overall, George Regional Health & Rehab offers strengths in individual caregiving, room quality, and hospital-linked rehabilitation, but the reviews point to systemic weaknesses in clinical oversight, communication with families, staffing consistency, sanitation controls, and administrative transparency. Those evaluating the facility should inquire about the facility’s medication-review processes, fall-prevention protocols, staffing stability, pest-control measures, and discharge/Medicare coordination to get a clearer current picture of operations.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 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 George Regional Health & Rehab

    George Regional Health & Rehab is located at 859 Winter St, Lucedale, MS, 39452.

    About George Regional Health & Rehab

    George Regional Health & Rehab sits in Lucedale, Mississippi, and it has been helping folks since back when George County Hospital first opened its doors for 26 patients in 1950, and over the years it's grown into a 60-bed nursing home with a direct connection to George Regional Hospital, and they've added a new 7,000 square foot wing that includes six extra resident rooms with private bathrooms, which makes people feel a lot more comfortable during their stay. The staff here focuses on what each person needs, offering care for both long-term and short-term residents, and they help with recovery after an injury, management of ongoing health problems, or just aiming to keep people living well, and they've got licensed therapists for physical, speech, and occupational therapy to help folks regain movement, improve daily life, and keep communicating, because sometimes that's tough after certain illnesses or injuries. You'll find wound care, respite care, memory care programs, skilled nursing services, and rehabilitation therapy all available, so whether someone just needs help for a little while or a place to live and get ongoing support, there's a wide mix of care options. It's a community-owned, not-for-profit place with a long-time focus on personal, compassionate care, and the health system as a whole has clinics and specialty centers in places like Leakesville and Wiggins, all across Mississippi, with a lot of experienced doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists working together. The facility itself shares its address with George Regional Hospital, and this setup means you get easier access to other medical departments when needed, like the Birth Center, Radiology, Pharmacy, Cardiology, Sleep Center, Infusion Therapy, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Orthopedics, Surgery, OB/GYN, Wellness Center, and more, plus you're looked after no matter if you've got private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. The staff pays attention to making everyone feel at home and helps people get involved in social, spiritual, and recreational activities, always aiming to make things as welcoming as possible while respecting people's comfort and dignity. So, George Regional Health & Rehab is a place for seniors and those recovering from illness or injury, and folks can expect a wide group of healthcare services under one roof, all with the goal of keeping the community healthy and comfortable in both body and spirit.

    People often ask...

    George Regional Health & Rehab offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 859 Winter St, Lucedale, MS 39452.

    No, George Regional Health & Rehab 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-255333
    Facility typeNursing Home
    Special certificationMedicaid/Medicare – Dually certified

    Inspection Reports

    41

    Reports

    50

    Citations

    8

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    01 May 2025Inspection
    Investigated noncompliance issues including privacy breaches from personal information signs in residents' rooms, missing visible nurse staffing data, unsafe medication practices with PEG tubes, and improper glucometer disinfection.
    • CFR 483.10(h)Personal Privacy/Confidentiality
    • CFR 483.35(i)Nurse Staffing Information
    • CFR 483.45(f)Medication Errors
    • CFR 483.45(f)(2)Residents are Free of Significant Medication Errors
    • CFR 483.80Infection Control
    01 May 2025Inspection
    Observed violations of residents' rights and infection control; signage containing personal information was posted in residents' rooms, and glucometer cleaning did not follow guidelines.
    • 45.17.2 Residents' RightsResidents' Rights
    • 48.58.1 Infection ControlInfection Control
    01 May 2025Revisit
    Concluded that the operation was back in compliance after review. No deficiencies cited.
    01 May 2025Revisit
    Determined that compliance was restored following a desk review.
    01 Apr 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies related to emergency preparedness.
    01 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    01 Dec 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited after a complaint investigation related to quality of care and safety. The investigation determined compliance with applicable minimum standards.
    01 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about a resident not treated with respect and dignity and call lights not answered timely. Found no deficiencies.
    01 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about a resident not treated with respect and dignity and call lights not answered timely; found no deficiencies.
    01 Jan 2024Infection Control
    Found incomplete reporting of COVID-19 data to NHSN for a seven-day period.
    • 42 CFR 483.80(g)COVID-19 reporting to NHSN
    01 Jan 2024Revisit
    Concluded the provider was in compliance with the minimum standards. The agency recommended placing back in compliance.
    01 Jan 2024Revisit
    Determined that compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements was restored as of 2024-01-12 after a desk review.
    01 Dec 2023Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies across transfers, assessments, care planning, medication administration, toenail care, insulin labeling, food storage, and quality improvement processes.
    • CFR 483.15(c)(3)-(6)(8)Notice Requirements Before Transfer/Discharge
    • CFR 483.20(g)Accuracy of Assessments
    • CFR 483.21(b)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
    • CFR 483.21(b)(3)(i)Services Provided Meet Professional Standards
    • CFR 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    • CFR 483.45(g)(h)(1)(2)Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals
    • CFR 483.60(i)Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary
    • CFR 483.75QAPI/QAA Improvement Activities
    01 Dec 2023Inspection
    Identified lapses in ADL nail care, improper labeling of opened insulin pens, and unsafe food handling.
    • 45.21.2Activities of daily living
    • 45.24.4Labeling of drugs
    • 45.29.1Safe Food Handling Procedures
    01 Dec 2023Infection Control
    Identified incomplete reporting of COVID-19 information to NHSN over a seven-day period, failing to meet regulatory requirements.
    • CFR 483.80(g)(1)-(2)Reporting - National Healthcare Safety Network
    01 Dec 2023Inspection
    Concluded no deficiencies were found in emergency preparedness.
    01 Dec 2023Inspection
    Found no Life Safety Code deficiencies during the survey.
    01 Mar 2023Infection Control
    Found in compliance with emergency preparedness requirements.
    01 Mar 2023Infection Control
    Verified compliance with infection control requirements during a COVID-19 focused survey; no deficiencies identified.
    01 Jun 2022Infection Control
    Verified infection control practices met CMS/CDC recommendations during a COVID-19 focused survey.
    01 Jun 2022Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies. The review determined compliance with the COVID-19 emergency preparedness requirements.
    01 Dec 2021Revisit
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 Dec 2021Revisit
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 Dec 2021Revisit
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 Nov 2021Revisit
    Determined compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements after a follow-up visit. The prior concerns cited during the earlier revisit were addressed.
    01 Nov 2021Revisit
    Determined compliance with state minimum standards after a follow-up/revisit for an annual survey.
    01 Oct 2021Complaint
    Investigated safety concerns and found deficiencies in resident protection during care and in pest control; resulted in a resident injury and reports of mice in multiple rooms.
    • Rule 45.21.8 - AccidentsAccidents
    • Rule 45.33.4 - Control of insects, rodents, etc.Control of insects, rodents, etc.
    01 Oct 2021Inspection
    Investigations found multiple deficiencies: a temporary aide provided care without required staff support leading to serious injuries, improper investigation practices, care plan non-compliance, and unsafe environmental conditions including pest issues and hazards for residents.
    • CFR 483.12(a)(1)Free from Abuse and Neglect
    • CFR 483.12(c)(2)-(4)Investigate/Prevent/Correct Alleged Violation
    • CFR 483.21(b)(1)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
    • CFR 483.25(d)(1)-(2)Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
    01 Oct 2021Inspection
    Investigated neglect and safety hazards. Found staff failed to protect residents from neglect and from hazards, including a fall with serious injuries and pest problems on the unit.
    • 45.17.2Residents' Rights
    • 45.21.8Accidents
    01 Sept 2021Complaint
    Investigated a fall injury tied to inadequate supervision and found a rodent problem with insufficient pest control.
    • CFR 483.25(d)(1)(2)Accidents
    • CFR 483.90(i)(4)Maintain an effective pest control program
    01 Sept 2021Inspection
    Found deficiencies due to missing documentation of annual and quarterly testing for the water-based fire protection system for 2021. The issue indicated noncompliance with required inspection and maintenance standards.
    • NFPA 25, Section 5.2.1Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection System Components
    01 Sept 2021Inspection
    Found lack of documentation for annual and quarterly fire sprinkler tests for 2021.
    • NFPA 25, 5.2.1Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
    01 Sept 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. The survey found compliance with emergency preparedness requirements.
    01 Jul 2020Infection Control
    Determined compliance with emergency preparedness requirements during a COVID-19 focused survey. No deficiencies were identified.
    01 Jul 2020Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies related to infection control during a focused COVID-19 infection control survey.
    01 May 2020Infection Control
    Found compliance with COVID-19 infection control requirements and CMS/CDC guidance.
    01 May 2020Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies and determined compliance with infection control requirements after a Covid-19 focused inspection on 2020-05-21.
    01 May 2019Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies, including privacy lapses during medication administration, lack of written transfer/bed-hold notices, incomplete care planning and nail care, missing nurse staffing postings, and sanitation issues in the kitchen.
    • 483.10(h)(1)-(3)(i)(ii)Personal Privacy/Confidentiality of Records
    • 483.15(c)(3)-(6)(8)Notice Requirements Before Transfer/Discharge
    • 483.15(d)(1)-(2)Notice of Bed-Hold Policy Before/Upon Transfer
    • 483.21(b)(1)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
    • 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    • 483.35(g)(1)-(4)Posted Nurse Staffing Information
    • 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food safety requirements
    01 May 2019Inspection
    Identified violations involving resident privacy during medication administration and inadequate nail care as part of daily living support.
    • 45.17(2)Residents' Rights
    • 145.21.2Activities of daily living
    01 May 2019Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies including privacy lapses during medication administration, inadequate transfer/bed-hold notices, incomplete care plans and nail care for a resident, improper posting of nurse staffing, and sanitation issues in the kitchen.
    • 42 CFR 483.10(h)(1)-(3)(i)-(ii)Personal Privacy/Confidentiality of Records
    • 42 CFR 483.15(c)(3)-(8)Notice Requirements Before Transfer/Discharge
    • 42 CFR 483.15(d)(1)-(2)Notice of Bed-Hold Policy Before/Upon Transfer
    • 42 CFR 483.21(b)(1)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
    • 42 CFR 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    • 42 CFR 483.35(g)(1)-(4)Posted Nurse Staffing Information
    • 42 CFR 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food Safety/Equipment Sanitation
    01 May 2019Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in privacy during medication administration and in providing nail care to prevent skin issues.
    • 45.17,2Residents' Rights
    • 145.21.2Activities of Daily Living

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