The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB
DE KALB, MS · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB in De Kalb, MS has a 5-star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars; 5.17 hours per resident day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark) and a 4-star health inspection rating, though its quality measures are lower at 3 stars. It also has a recent federal penalty and $10,358 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.17 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $10,358recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.17.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.91
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 3.30
- Weekend nursing
- 3.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 11%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.4%13.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.9%2.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
38.1%16.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18%15.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.3%17.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.6%14.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited August 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $5,179 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $10,358 in total fines.
- $5,179
Federal fine
Jan 6, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MISSISSIPPI CARE CENTER · 5 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 55.2 residents on an average day (92% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.