Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Petal, Mississippi
0 of 1 nursing homes in Petal (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Mississippi statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
60
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$22,198 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
35 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Petal, Mississippi, is weak, with only one facility available. Families should note that while the top-rated Bedford Care Center of Petal has a B+ rating and 5 stars, it is in the caution tier due to fines, highlighting the need for careful consideration.
The other 1 Petal facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $22K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $22,198
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Petal Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Petal's city average is 5.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Petal facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Petal avg is 35 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Petal facilities average 6.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Petal at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- $22K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $22K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 83.0
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 6.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Petal, MS are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Petal (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Petal?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Petal has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Petal "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Petal?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.