In the first quarter of 2026, Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home received a 3 out of 5 overall rating, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported. This rating exceeds the Mississippi nursing home average of 2.7 for the period.
The facility’s capacity included 54 available beds, which is 33 fewer than Mississippi’s average during the first quarter of 2026. The nursing home supported an average of 45.1 residents throughout the quarter.
Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home recorded zero fines or penalties for the first quarter of 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate the population of older adults nationwide continues to rise as younger demographics decrease. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The country’s older adult population has expanded greatly since 1920, increasing from 4.9 million to more than 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 analysis found that nearly half of Americans in this age group, or about 28 million people, will likely require long-term care services and support. The report also estimates that over a third may eventually enter a nursing home.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education organization. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home | 3 |
This article’s information was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Full source data is available here.
