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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Clarksdale Nursing Center

Clarksdale Nursing Center is a for profit - individual facility in Clarksdale, MS with 60 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 19 deficiency records. Total penalties: $10K.

1120 Ritchie Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614

Phone: 6626272591

Overall CMS Rating

2/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Clarksdale Nursing Center holds a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
4.12
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
19
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$10K
Federal penalties (1)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
255267
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
53
In Hospital
No
County
Coahoma
Last Inspection
Aug 15, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.54 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.06
CNA Hours
2.52
Total Nursing Hours
4.12 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
43.1%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Clarksdale Nursing Center

Clarksdale Nursing Center operates 60 certified beds in Clarksdale, MS with approximately 53 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 19 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $10K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.12 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.54 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Clarksdale Nursing Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 43.1%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (19 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

C — Widespread - No harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 6, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 6, 2023 Tag: 0675

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 6, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 6, 2023 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 6, 2023 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 6, 2023 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 6, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 4, 2021 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 31, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 4, 2021 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 31, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 67.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 11.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 11.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 26.7% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $10K

Date Type Amount
Feb 6, 2024 Fine $10K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Clarksdale Nursing Center?
Clarksdale Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Clarksdale Nursing Center?
Clarksdale Nursing Center reports 4.12 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.54 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 43.1%.
How many beds does Clarksdale Nursing Center have?
Clarksdale Nursing Center has 60 certified beds with approximately 53 residents. The facility is located at 1120 Ritchie Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614.
Does Clarksdale Nursing Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Clarksdale Nursing Center has 19 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Clarksdale Nursing Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Clarksdale Nursing Center has received 1 penalties totaling $10K.
Who owns Clarksdale Nursing Center?
Clarksdale Nursing Center is classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Clarksdale Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Clarksdale Nursing Center was on Aug 15, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Clarksdale Nursing Center?
Clarksdale Nursing Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.