Professional, courteous, and compassionate nursing and CNA staff
Patient dementia and Alzheimer’s care
Clear explanations of medical decisions for residents and families
Skilled nursing and physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Engaging activities, including movie events and hands-on food activities
Well-prepared, appropriately seasoned meals served warm
Quiet, peaceful, clean, and secure environment
Staff efforts to improve the facility and support admission planning
Summary of reviews
The reviews are consistently positive, although most are brief. The most detailed account describes professional and caring staff, including nurses who explain medical decisions in terms residents and family members can understand. CNAs are characterized as generous and attentive, and staff are described as patient with residents who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The facility is presented as serving both short-term rehabilitation needs and long-term care.
Therapy services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with the detailed reviewer describing the therapy as high quality. Dining is also praised: meals are described as freshly prepared, well seasoned, and served warm. Activities include movie events with popcorn and making homemade ice cream, suggesting opportunities for both group entertainment and hands-on participation.
One visitor described the setting as quiet, peaceful, clean, and secure. The detailed review says staff are continually looking for ways to improve the facility and directs families to the social worker for information about admissions; it also notes that tours can be scheduled. The reviews provide little detail about the building itself or formal management practices beyond these observations. No operational weaknesses are identified in the submitted reviews, though the limited number of detailed comments means the feedback offers only a partial view of day-to-day experience.
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Medicare Ratings
3·/ 5
Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov
Location
Perry County Nursing Center is located at 206 Bay Ave, Richton, MS, 39476.
About Perry County Nursing Center
Perry County Nursing Center sits in Richton, Mississippi, at 206 Bay Avenue, serving as a nursing home and rehab center that admits adults who need skilled nursing care and help with daily life. The staff includes registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, therapists, and medical directors who give care to every resident. The center has a range of services that cover skilled nursing, short-term stay rehab, long-term care, wound care, medication management, and memory care for people with dementia or memory problems, and there's a specialized program focused on stroke recovery as well. Residents can also get IV antibiotic therapy, speech therapy, pain management, recreational therapy, and palliative care, plus hospice services when they're needed. Perry County Nursing Center works with Medicare and Medicaid and is run as a for-profit corporation, offering comprehensive help for those who want to recover and go home or need to stay long-term. The activities program gives people something to do each day, and the amenity section lists what's available for comfort and support. There's a big focus on keeping everyone safe with enhanced barrier precautions, and the team takes care to make individual care plans for each person. Families can use the map feature to find the location, and the center admits residents through a clear admissions process. The facility also has a current activity calendar and offers guidance for both rehab planning and returning home, though some details on assisted living services are not yet available and most caregiving areas remain restricted from public viewing.
People often ask...
Perry County Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
There are 7 photos of Perry County Nursing Center on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 206 Bay Ave, Richton, MS 39476.
No, Perry County 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 number
nh-255159
Facility type
Nursing Home
Special certification
Medicaid/Medicare – Dually certified
Inspection Reports
68
Reports
50
Citations
38
Complaints
7
Years
01 Sept 2026Inspection
01 Sept 2026Inspection
During a survey, multiple deficiencies were found across food safety, staffing practices, informed consent for medications, PASRR/MDS accuracy, care planning, and respiratory care.
CFR 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food safety requirements
CFR 483.70(a)-(c)Licensure; Compliance with laws and professional standards
CFR 483.10(c)(1)(4)(5)Right to be informed and participate in treatment decisions
CFR 483.20(g)(h)(i)(j)Accuracy of Assessments
CFR 483.21(b)(1)(3)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
CFR 483.25(i)Respiratory care and suctioning
01 Sept 2026Inspection
01 Sept 2026Inspection
Identified violations in nursing staffing, residents' rights related to consent for antipsychotic medication, and safe food handling.
—Nursing Facility staffing requirements
—Residents' Rights - informed consent for psychotropic medications
—Safe Food Handling Procedures
01 Sept 2026Inspection
01 Sept 2026Inspection
Found smoke barrier walls lacked the required half-hour fire resistance rating due to unsealed holes around data cables, affecting multiple compartments and residents.
NFPA 101 19.3.7.3; 8.5.6.2Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Construction
01 May 2026Revisit
01 May 2026Revisit
Concluded that compliance was achieved and recommended reinstating compliance.
01 May 2026Revisit
01 May 2026Revisit
Determined that the operation had been brought back into compliance after addressing a complaint; the agency recommended continuing compliance.
01 Apr 2026Complaint
01 Apr 2026Complaint
Identified failure to promptly assess and respond to catheter discomfort in a resident with an indwelling catheter, risking catheter-related complications.
CFR 483.25(e)(1)-(3)Incontinence
01 Apr 2026Complaint
01 Apr 2026Complaint
Investigated a catheter management issue and found that nursing staff did not promptly assess or respond to a resident’s catheter-related discomfort, risking complications. The problem involved a resident with a Foley catheter who experienced bladder-related symptoms that were not immediately addressed.
45.21.4Urinary incontinence
01 Mar 2026Revisit
01 Mar 2026Revisit
Placed back in compliance after corrective actions were implemented.
01 Mar 2026Revisit
01 Mar 2026Revisit
Found no deficiencies. A desk review indicated continued compliance with the standards, effective 2026-03-28.
01 Feb 2026Complaint
01 Feb 2026Complaint
Identified a nursing staffing deficiency due to no designated charge nurse for two shifts and the morning charge nurse also providing treatments, potentially affecting supervision of residents.
5.4.1 Nursing FacilityNursing Facility Staffing
01 Feb 2026Complaint
01 Feb 2026Complaint
Found a deficiency for not designating a charge nurse on each tour of duty for two shifts.
§483.35(a)(2)Charge nurse designated on each tour of duty
01 Dec 2025Revisit
01 Dec 2025Revisit
Determined the provider was in compliance with the minimum standards after review; recommended placing back in compliance.
01 Dec 2025Revisit
01 Dec 2025Revisit
Verified compliance was restored after review; no deficiencies were cited.
01 Oct 2025Complaint
01 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated care quality and found privacy violations during incontinence care, inadequate privacy during ADL assistance for a cognitively impaired resident, and a failure to follow mouth-rinsing Instructions after inhaled medication.
—Residents' Rights
—Activities of daily living
—Special needs
01 Oct 2025Complaint
01 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated found violations in resident rights, medication administration, ADL care, incontinence care, and respiratory care standards. Privacy during incontinent care was not maintained, MAR references were not used, incontinence care used a lift in bed, shaving was not performed, and mouth rinsing after inhaler use was not instructed.
42 CFR 483.10(b)Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights
42 CFR 483.21(b)(3)(i)Comprehensive Care Plans
42 CFR 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
42 CFR 483.25(i)Respiratory Care and Suctioning
01 Jun 2025Revisit
01 Jun 2025Revisit
Verified compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation and found no deficiencies.
01 Jun 2025Revisit
01 Jun 2025Revisit
Determined compliance with state licensure standards after a follow-up visit and restored compliance effective 2025-05-30.
01 May 2025Inspection
01 May 2025Inspection
Found that the generator lacked a hard-wired remote annunciator panel in a monitored location, not meeting NFPA requirements.
Identified that the generator was missing a hard-wired remote annunciator outside the generator room.
42 CFR 483.90(b); NFPA 110 5.6.6; NFPA 99 6.4.1.1.17Electrical systems - essential electric system annunciator
01 May 2025Inspection
01 May 2025Inspection
Found deficiencies related to residents' rights and self-determination, including inconsistencies with daily routines and privacy. Also found failures to honor food preferences and unsafe hot water conditions across resident areas.
Investigated deficiencies related to residents' rights and water temperature; found failures to honor individual preferences and maintain hot water in resident rooms.
45.17.2Residents' Rights
45.33.1Water Supply
01 May 2025Inspection
01 May 2025Inspection
Found no deficiencies. Confirmed compliance with emergency preparedness requirements.
01 Jan 2025Complaint
01 Jan 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
01 Jan 2025Complaint
01 Jan 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging no water access, grooming issues, staffing, and infection control; found no deficiencies and determined compliance with participation requirements.
01 Sept 2024Complaint
01 Sept 2024Complaint
Concluded that no deficiencies were found after complaint investigations.
01 Sept 2024Complaint
01 Sept 2024Complaint
Investigated complaints and found no deficiencies cited.
01 Apr 2024Complaint
01 Apr 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint regarding waste disposal; found no deficiencies.
01 Apr 2024Complaint
01 Apr 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint about waste disposal and found no deficiencies.
01 Apr 2024Complaint
01 Apr 2024Complaint
Investigated a waste disposal complaint and found no deficiencies.
01 Dec 2023Revisit
01 Dec 2023Revisit
Determined that the facility was back in compliance with the minimum standards after reviewing information related to the annual survey.
01 Dec 2023Revisit
01 Dec 2023Revisit
Determined that compliance was restored as of 2023-12-13 after a desk review.
01 Nov 2023Inspection
01 Nov 2023Inspection
Found deficiencies in care planning, resident activities, respiratory equipment storage, and the quality assurance program during a scheduled survey.
CFR 483.21(b)(1)-(3)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
CFR 483.24(c)(1)Activities – Meet Interest/Needs
CFR 483.25(i)Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and suctioning
CFR 483.75Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program
01 Nov 2023Inspection
01 Nov 2023Inspection
Found improper storage of respiratory care equipment, failing to meet required special needs care standards.
45.21.11Special needs
01 Nov 2023Complaint
01 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint about resident abuse; found no deficiencies in this investigation, but noted ongoing noncompliance from the 11/2/23 recertification survey.
01 Nov 2023Complaint
01 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated a resident abuse complaint; found no deficiencies in this action, but noted ongoing noncompliance from a prior licensure survey.
01 Oct 2023Inspection
01 Oct 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
01 Oct 2023Inspection
01 Oct 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
01 Aug 2023Complaint
01 Aug 2023Complaint
Determined that no deficiencies were cited after investigations into complaints alleging pressure sores, neglect, and falls.
01 Aug 2023Complaint
01 Aug 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint involving accidents/falls and found no deficiencies.
01 Aug 2023Complaint
01 Aug 2023Complaint
Investigated complaints and found no deficiencies.
01 Aug 2023Complaint
01 Aug 2023Complaint
Determined no deficiencies related to accidents/falls and found compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
01 Feb 2023Complaint
01 Feb 2023Complaint
Found no deficiencies after investigating allegations that a resident was not groomed adequately, involved misappropriation, and concerns about resident assessment.
01 Feb 2023Complaint
01 Feb 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging inadequate grooming, misappropriation, and issues with resident assessment; found no deficiencies.
01 Dec 2022Revisit
01 Dec 2022Revisit
Concluded that no deficiencies were found after reviewing information related to the complaint; compliance with the applicable standards was confirmed.
01 Dec 2022Revisit
01 Dec 2022Revisit
Concluded back in compliance after reviewing information from a complaint survey.
01 Nov 2022Complaint
01 Nov 2022Complaint
Investigated a complaint about catheter care and found that a resident with an indwelling suprapubic catheter leaked urine and staff did not promptly change it, leading to wet linens and odor.
42 CFR 483.25(e)(1)-(3)Incontinence
01 Nov 2022Complaint
01 Nov 2022Complaint
Determined the provider was in compliance with state licensure requirements after a complaint investigation.
01 Nov 2021Revisit
01 Nov 2021Revisit
Determined that the site was in compliance with applicable regulations following a follow-up review of earlier complaints.
01 Nov 2021Revisit
01 Nov 2021Revisit
Determined compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation after a follow-up review of complaint investigations.
01 Oct 2021Complaint
01 Oct 2021Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in resident rights, care planning, and nutrition management, including shower scheduling, care plan updates for aspiration risk, and delays in enteral feeding and supplements.
42 CFR 483.10Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights
42 CFR 483.21(b)(1)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
42 CFR 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)Care Plan Timing and Revision
42 CFR 483.25(g)(1)-(3)Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance
01 Oct 2021Complaint
01 Oct 2021Complaint
Investigated complaints found deficiencies in resident rights and special needs care, including not honoring shower preferences and delays in enteral feeding and supplements after PEG placement.
45.17.2 Residents' RightsResidents' Rights
45.21.11 Special NeedsSpecial needs
01 Mar 2021Revisit
01 Mar 2021Revisit
Found no deficiencies. Substantial compliance was determined.
01 Mar 2021Revisit
01 Mar 2021Revisit
Found no deficiencies. Substantial compliance was in effect as of 2021-03-11.
01 Mar 2021Revisit
01 Mar 2021Revisit
Determined substantial compliance after a desk review.
01 Feb 2021Inspection
01 Feb 2021Inspection
Investigation found violations related to resident rights, activities, and infection control, including smoking restrictions during quarantine, inadequate activities, and improper wound care practices.
CFR 483.10Resident Rights
CFR 483.24Activities
CFR 483.80Infection Prevention and Control
01 Feb 2021Inspection
01 Feb 2021Inspection
Investigated smoking rights and activity programming; found residents were restricted from smoking during COVID-19 quarantine and several residents lacked ongoing activities.
45.17RESIDENTS RIGHTS
45.27RESIDENT ACTIVITIES
01 Feb 2021Inspection
01 Feb 2021Inspection
Observed violations related to residents' rights and activities, including restrictions on smoking during COVID-19 quarantine and a lack of ongoing activities for several residents.
45.17RESIDENTS RIGHTS
45.27RESIDENT ACTIVITIES
01 Feb 2021Inspection
01 Feb 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies cited. No violations related to life safety were identified.
01 Feb 2021Inspection
01 Feb 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies. Emergency preparedness requirements were met.
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies.
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
Concluded no deficiencies were found in infection control and confirmed compliance with requirements.
01 May 2020Infection Control
01 May 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies during the focus infection control assessment. Compliance with infection control regulations and CDC guidelines was confirmed.
01 May 2020Infection Control
01 May 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies related to infection control practices during a COVID-19 focused survey.
01 Feb 2020Complaint
01 Feb 2020Complaint
Investigated an abuse allegation and found the facility failed to report to state agencies within two hours after the allegation was made.
§483.12(c)(1-4)Reporting of Alleged Violations
01 Nov 2019Complaint
01 Nov 2019Complaint
Found no deficiencies cited after investigating an abuse allegation and determined compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
01 Aug 2019Complaint
01 Aug 2019Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging dehydration and a fall with injury; concluded no deficiencies were found.
01 Feb 2019Inspection
01 Feb 2019Inspection
Found residents did not have access to the most recent survey results; results were not posted in an accessible location for reading.
CFR 483.10(g)(10)(11)Right to Survey Results/Advocate Agency Info
01 Feb 2019Inspection
01 Feb 2019Inspection
Investigated found residents could not access the latest survey results; posting and policy did not ensure access.
42 CFR 483.10(g)(10)-(11)Right to Survey Results/Advocate Agency Info
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