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HomeMississippiMs Care Center of Morton

Ms Care Center of Morton

96 Old Highway 80 East, Morton, MS 391176017326361
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
2 fine(s) totaling $7,267

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 97.1 residents per day (81% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Oct 17, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $7,267 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.49 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 57.8% (high)

• Part of the Mississippi Care Center chain (5 facilities)

Ms Care Center of Morton is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Morton, Mississippi with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored below average compared to Mississippi facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
97.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Scott
Last Inspection
Oct 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
58.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$7,267
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 23, 2023
$3,250
FineMar 20, 2024
$4,017

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.80 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.09 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.49 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.42 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
57.8%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DELANEY, STEVEN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Nov 1, 2004
PACE, GARRY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Nov 1, 2004
PACE, GARRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 15, 2025
BEEBE, HAROLDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2004
DELANEY, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 27, 2004
PACE, GARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 27, 2004
ISLAM, NAHIDCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
MCCURDY, BRITTANYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Ms Care Center of Morton?▾
Ms Care Center of Morton has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Ms Care Center of Morton had any health inspection violations?▾
Ms Care Center of Morton had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 17, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $7,267 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Ms Care Center of Morton?▾
Ms Care Center of Morton provides 4.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 1.09 LPN hours, and 2.80 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 57.8%.
How many beds does Ms Care Center of Morton have?▾
Ms Care Center of Morton has 120 certified beds with an average of 97.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Mississippi Care Center chain.

Part of Mississippi Care Center

This chain operates 5 facilities. View all →