Cycle 1
Health 2024-10-17 · Fire 2024-10-17
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Morton, MS
Ms Care Center Of Morton
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $7,267 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
96 Old Highway 80 East, Morton, MS
(601) 732-6361
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
97
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Mississippi Care Center
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
5 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 2 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.60
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.09
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.10 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.80
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.48 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.49
All reported nurse hours · state 4.21 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.69
RN + LPN hours · state 1.73 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.42
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.18
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.37 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.68
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.07
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.21
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
58%
Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
11,624
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
16.02
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9816
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 17.43% · Performance 21.70% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
1.56
Baseline 5.74% · Performance 7.37% · Measure score 1.56 · Achievement 1.56 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0.61
Baseline 50.48% · Performance 61.19% · Measure score 0.61 · Achievement 0.61 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.24
Baseline 4.23 hours · Performance 4.28 hours · Measure score 4.24 · Achievement 4.24 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.69% |
10.72%
1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 95 · Observed rate 7.37% · Lower 95% interval 6.83% |
| Discharge to community | 41.73% |
50.57%
8.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 61 · Observed rate 36.07% · Lower 95% interval 31.63% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.09 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 86.36% |
95.27%
8.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 57 · Denominator 66 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.52% |
0.77%
0.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 66 |
| Discharge self-care score | 68.75% |
53.69%
15.1 pts better
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 48 |
| Discharge mobility score | 66.67% |
50.94%
15.7 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 48 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.52% |
2.29%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 66 · Adjusted rate 1.07% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.37% |
7.12%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 9.3% · Lower 95% interval 3.72% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.6% |
8.2%
7.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 166 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 20.09% |
42%
21.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 219 |
| Discharge function score | 70.83% |
56.45%
14.4 pts better
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 48 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 36 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 30.56% |
25.2%
5.4 pts better
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 36 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.4
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.9
1 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.2% |
95.7%
2.5 pts better
|
93.4%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.1% · Q2 98.1% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.0%
3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.5% |
3.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.4% |
1.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.4% |
6.1%
0.7 pts better
|
5.4%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.8% |
24.4%
4.6 pts better
|
19.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.5% · Q2 20.2% · Q3 19.5% · Q4 15.4% · 4Q avg 19.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.9% |
23.4%
1.5 pts better
|
16.7%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.2% · Q2 20.6% · Q3 18.3% · Q4 20.3% · 4Q avg 21.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.4% |
22.8%
2.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.0% · Q2 32.9% · Q3 23.5% · Q4 22.7% · 4Q avg 25.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.0% |
20.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.7% · Q2 26.3% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 16.9% · 4Q avg 21.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 9.0% |
2.5%
6.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 10.2% · 4Q avg 9.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.5% |
21.4%
8.9 pts better
|
19.8%
7.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.0% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 11.8% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.0% |
6.9%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 8.4% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.2% |
87.9%
8.3 pts better
|
81.7%
14.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.6% · Q2 95.8% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 96.6% · 4Q avg 96.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.1% |
15.3%
11.2 pts better
|
12.0%
7.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.1% · Observed 4.4% · Expected 11.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.8% |
2.6%
2.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
84.6%
15.4 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.6% |
27.9%
11.3 pts better
|
23.9%
7.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.6% · Observed 17.6% · Expected 25.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-03-23 · Fire 2023-03-23
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2019-10-10 · Fire 2019-10-10
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-10
K364 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Corrected 2019-11-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-12-23
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Not marked corrected
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-12-23
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-09-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-10
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-10
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2019-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-10
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-11-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$4,017
2024-03-20
Fine
Fine · fine $4,017
Fine
$3,250
2023-03-23
Fine
Fine · fine $3,250
Fine
Ownership
Delaney, Steven
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Pace, Garry
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Beebe, Harold
Corporate Director · Individual
Delaney, Steven
Corporate Director · Individual
Islam, Nahid
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Mccurdy, Brittany
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Pace, Garry
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pace, Garry
Corporate Director · Individual
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