OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Oak Grove Retirement Home in Duncan, Mississippi has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about its care standards. Ranked #175 out of 200 facilities in the state, it falls in the bottom half, and is last among the five nursing homes in Bolivar County. The situation appears stable, with 8 issues reported in both 2023 and 2024, but staffing remains a concern with a high turnover rate of 64%, which is significantly above the state average. The facility has also incurred $16,195 in fines, indicating compliance problems that are worse than 79% of other Mississippi homes. While there is less RN coverage than 78% of state facilities, which is troubling, the most serious incidents include a failure to update a care plan for a resident with a newly identified Stage IV wound and inadequate pain management observed during wound care. Another finding noted insufficient weekend staffing on seven occasions, suggesting that residents may not receive the attention they need during these times. Overall, families should weigh these significant weaknesses against any potential strengths when considering this facility for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Mississippi
- #175/200
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 64% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $16,195 in fines. Higher than 100% of Mississippi facilities. Major compliance failures.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Mississippi. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 17 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Mississippi average (2.6)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
18pts above Mississippi avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
16 points above Mississippi average of 48%
The Ugly 17 deficiencies on record
Jul 2024
8 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to revise a care plan related to pain risk for (1) one of 16 care plans reviewed. (Resident #31)
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SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident verbally expressing pain and showing physical nonverbal signs of pain was provided ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure a grievance was documented and resolved for one (1) of four (4) residents present during the re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to send written notification to the resident and/or Resident Representative (RR) upon transfer to the hospital ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
***** This deficiency was reviewed as part of an Informal Independent Dispute Resolution (IIDR). Following the review, the panel recommended that the citation be upheld, but with the scope and severit...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident and staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide the wound care treatment as ordered by the physician during wound care for...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
***** This deficiency was reviewed as part of an Informal Independent Dispute Resolution (IIDR). Following the review, the panel recommended that the citation be upheld, but with the scope and severit...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide sufficient weekend staffing to meet the individualized needs of the residents for seven (7) of the w...
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Apr 2023
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident and staff interview, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to replace a br...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, record and policy review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to submit a change in status referral for...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, record review and policy review the facility failed to develop and implement care plans for behavior a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0678
(Tag F0678)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure a residents' cod...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to prevent the possible spread of infection by storing an ice scoop on the ice in the ice machine d...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to prevent the possible spread of infection when ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, record and policy review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary drug use a...
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Mar 2020
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to develop a care plan to address the use of an anticoagulant, for one (1) of 15 resident care plans reviewed, ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • 17 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $16,195 in fines. Above average for Mississippi. Some compliance problems on record.
- • Grade F (28/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
- • 64% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Oak Grove Retirement Home's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Mississippi, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Oak Grove Retirement Home Staffed?
CMS rates OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 64%, which is 18 percentage points above the Mississippi average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 70%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Oak Grove Retirement Home?
State health inspectors documented 17 deficiencies at OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME during 2020 to 2024. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 15 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Oak Grove Retirement Home?
OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 60 certified beds and approximately 54 residents (about 90% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in DUNCAN, Mississippi.
How Does Oak Grove Retirement Home Compare to Other Mississippi Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Mississippi, OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (64%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Oak Grove Retirement Home?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Oak Grove Retirement Home Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Mississippi. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Oak Grove Retirement Home Stick Around?
Staff turnover at OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME is high. At 64%, the facility is 18 percentage points above the Mississippi average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 70%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Oak Grove Retirement Home Ever Fined?
OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME has been fined $16,195 across 2 penalty actions. This is below the Mississippi average of $33,241. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Oak Grove Retirement Home on Any Federal Watch List?
OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.