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Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home

Rolling Fork, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255220) · 54 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 3★ (state average 2.76★ — at state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing:
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (662) 873-5182 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 3 stars, though CMS Care Compare does not report a staffing star rating for this facility in the data provided.

CMS Care Compare has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, nursing staff turnover, or a staffing star rating for Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home in the data available. Families should check the Care Compare listing or contact the facility directly for current staffing information.

Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Sharkey-Issaquena Nur… Sharkey-Issaquena Nur…: 3★ 3★ MS average MS average: 2.76★ 2.76★

About this facility

Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home is a government (Sharkey County)-owned nursing facility in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1996. The facility is licensed for 54 beds and reports an average daily census of 49.2 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars. CMS Care Compare's data does not include a staffing star rating, nor reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility; families should check the Care Compare listing directly or contact the facility for current staffing details.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag reported in this data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home. There is no chain affiliation listed in the data provided, and CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details, including staffing figures and any recent inspection findings, directly on Medicare.gov 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?

Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

CMS Care Compare has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for this facility in the data provided; call the facility at 6628735182 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 54 beds and has an average daily census of 49.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

The facility is owned by Sharkey County government; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1996.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on an overall score, a health inspection score, a quality measures (QM) score, and a staffing score; for this facility, the overall, health inspection, and QM ratings are each 3 stars, while a staffing rating is not reported in this data.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not included in the available data; call the facility at 6628735182 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information is not covered by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6628735182 to schedule a visit and ask about specific services.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255220?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.