River Place Nursing Center
1126 Earl Frye Boulevard, South · Amory, MS · 38821 · 6622579919
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Briar Hill Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 20, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255305 · certified since March 18, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.