There are two nursing homes in Lucedale, Mississippi, which at least gives you a few choices. This city received a city grade of B for based on the quality of its nursing homes. We also assessed the nursing homes in the nearby city of Biloxi, which received a decent city grade in its own right. However, we found the facilities in Lucedale to be rated a bit higher than the ones in Biloxi. You can continue reading to learn more about how this city's nursing homes fared in our category grades.
One of the reasons Lucedale received a favorable overall grade is that many of its facilities fared well in the category of health inspections with a B+. Inspection ratings are based on many pieces of information located in the a nursing home's recent inspection reports. Facilities that receive favorable grades in this area typically have very few deficiencies on their reports. Most importantly, these facilities should not have any severe deficiencies which are associated with risks to patient safety. In addition, Lucedale earned a B+ for our long-term care category. Wrapping up its impressive report card, Lucedale earned a B for its short-term care rating and a B in the area of nursing. We truly found this place to be strong in every category.