Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home
512 Rockwell Drive · Okolona, MS · 38860 · 6624475463
73 certified beds Government - City/county
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $20,050 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
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 November 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 10, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 10, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2024 | Fine | $12,149 |
| August 10, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 25A162 · certified since February 2, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.