Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home
Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home – Medicare Certified Since 1996
Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. This facility has been serving the community for 30 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 54 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 65% (averaging 35 residents per day), which is below average. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home has an overall quality rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 3 stars, staffing: 1 stars, quality measures: 3 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
Visit Medicare Care Compare to view detailed ratings, inspection reports, staffing data, and compare this facility with others in the area.
Quality ratings and facility data are updated periodically by CMS. We recommend verifying current information at Medicare Care Compare.
Local Comparison Snapshot
How Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home compares to 138 facilities in Rural MS
Click a measure name to jump to details • Hover over ⓘ for definitions
Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 138 facilities in Rural MS.
Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.
View Other Options Near You
Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 138 other nursing homes in Rural MS
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of September 2024
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of September 2024
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in ROLLING FORK
Looking for Caregiver or Nursing Jobs?
Create a free profile to connect with senior care employers in Rolling Fork, MS. Browse open positions, get matched with opportunities, and take the next step in your caregiving career.
Find Jobs Near MeExplore Skilled Nursing Facilities Near Rolling Fork
Discover skilled nursing facilities in nearby communities
Anguilla
5.6 mi away
Cary
7.3 mi away
Grace
7.3 mi away
Nitta Yuma
8.5 mi away
Mayersville
9.5 mi away
Panther Burn
11.1 mi away
Glen Allan
11.8 mi away
Delta City
12.8 mi away
Louise
17.8 mi away
Valley Park
18.6 mi away
Hollandale
18.6 mi away
Arcola
25.2 mi away
Satartia
25.5 mi away
Silver City
25.9 mi away
Yazoo City
27.7 mi away
Find Additional Care Services in Rolling Fork
Explore additional care options and services available in your area