nursing home in Amory, MS
River Place Nursing Center
1126 Earl Frye Boulevard, South, Amory, MS 38821 · (662) 257-9919
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
River Place Nursing Center at a glance
River Place Nursing Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Amory, Mississippi (Monroe County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 18, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 25% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Briar Hill Management
- Medicare-certified since
- March 18, 2004
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Monroe County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255305
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.65 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.87 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.24 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.95 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 54 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.8% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.5% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.1% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.7% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.3% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.3% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 23.8% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.6% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.3% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 61.2% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83.3% | 84.6% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 58.3% | 88.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 21, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2024 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| BURLISON, SANDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2019 |
| BURNS, SHARON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ESTES, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2026 |
| GREEN, DONNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2010 |
| KING, CURTIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| MUHA, ASHLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2010 |
| OMNICARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| OWENS, ASHLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/1987 |
| PHILIPPE, LYNN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| RR HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| RUBERTINO, FROSINI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2017 |
| WHITE, DEBORAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2014 |
| WHITLOW, CARRIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2022 |
| WILLIAMS, MARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2017 |
| PHILIPPE, LYNN Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, DAVID Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, ROBERT Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2003 |
| BURLISON, SANDY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2019 |
| BURNS, SHARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| GREEN, DONNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2010 |
| KING, CURTIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| MUHA, ASHLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2010 |
| OWENS, ASHLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/2025 |
| ROTOLO, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| WHITE, DEBORAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2014 |
| WHITLOW, CARRIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2022 |
| WILLIAMS, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is River Place Nursing Center's rating?
River Place Nursing Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did River Place Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does River Place Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns River Place Nursing Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Briar Hill Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is River Place Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
River Place Nursing Center is at 1126 Earl Frye Boulevard, South, Amory, MS 38821. Phone: (662) 257-9919.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.