Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home
Okolona, MS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 25A162) · 73 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,149
Phone: (662) 447-5463 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,149.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home located in Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 1975 and is currently certified for the Medicaid program. The facility maintains 73 certified beds with an average of 70.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average (Mississippi average: 2.76). The four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star. These component ratings reflect different aspects of care and combine to form the overall rating.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.30 per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $12,149.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as the data above reflects the most recent CMS reporting period available.
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 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicaid provider type in CMS data.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a 56.6% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,149.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 73 certified beds and an average daily census of 70.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (city/county); the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 2, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (1 star), and an overall combined rating (3 stars) that also factors in these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (662) 447-5463 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (662) 447-5463 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/25A162?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.