George Regional Health & Rehab Center
Lucedale, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255333) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 947-9101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
George Regional Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
George Regional Health & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.6%.
George Regional Health & Rehab Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
George Regional Health & Rehab Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Lucedale, Mississippi, certified for 59 beds with an average of 37.8 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved since October 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare, George Regional Health & Rehab Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star. These four ratings combine to form the overall star rating published by CMS.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 5.20 per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility. There is no chain affiliation noted in the data, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 39.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 59 beds with an average of 37.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 21, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating combining health inspection (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (1 star) ratings.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6019479101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6019479101 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255333?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.