Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Nursing home
Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home
3 of 5 overall from CMS
512 Rockwell Drive, Okolona, MS 38860
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Above the state average of 2.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.30 hours Above the state average of 4.18
- Nursing staff who left in a year 56.6% Above the state average of 45.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 18 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $12,149 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 96.4% of 73 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home is a 73-bed nursing home in Okolona, Mississippi (Chickasaw County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.30 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Mississippi average of 4.18. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $12,149 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 73
- Residents per day (average)
- 70.4
- Certified since
- 1975 (51 yrs)
Government - City/county Participates in Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $12,149 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 56.6%, above the Mississippi average of 45.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident on weekends against 4.30 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Mississippi average 2.7
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Mississippi average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 Mississippi average 3.8
- Quality measures 1 of 5 Mississippi average 2.2
The vertical line marks the Mississippi average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.30 h Mississippi average 4.18
- Nurse aides 2.92 h Mississippi average 2.43
- Licensed practical nurses 0.30 h Mississippi average 1.11
- Registered nurses 1.07 h Mississippi average 0.64
- All staff, weekends 3.61 h Mississippi average 3.50
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Mississippi average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover56.6%
- Mississippi average45.7%
- Registered nurse turnover54.2%
- Mississippi average38.5%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Mississippi and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.1% | 20.5% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.0% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.6% | 1.6% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.4% | 95.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.0% | 19.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.6% | 23.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 97.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.1% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.8% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.1% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.34 | 2.43 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.53 | 2.86 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.6% | 88.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Too few residents or stays to report | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 84.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 27.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 4 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Nov 21, 2024: Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 6 | 4 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 7 | 1 |
Mississippi homes averaged 6.8 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (18)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 10, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 8, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 2, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 2, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 2, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 2, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 2, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 2, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 2, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | Fine | $12,149 |
Mississippi homes averaged 1.1 fines and $17,231 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Mississippi
- Size107 of 201 by certified beds
- Mississippi average residents per day73.7
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Chickasaw County2
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home?
Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home have?
Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home has 73 certified beds. It averages 70.4 residents per day, about 96.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home?
The home reports 4.30 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.07 hours from registered nurses. The Mississippi average is 4.18 hours and 0.64 hours from registered nurses.
Has Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $12,149 in the past three years.
Does Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Chickasaw County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 25A162. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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