The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON
MORTON, MS · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
MS Care Center of Morton in Morton, MS has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspections but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures; reported staffing is 4.46 hours per resident day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has $10,364 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4643 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $10,364recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4643.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.19
- Nurse aides
- 2.71
- Weekend nursing
- 3.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
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
17.1%15.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%4.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
9.5%8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%5.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.9%18.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.5%13%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.5%21.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%1.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.8%10.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.7%5.6%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%98.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%91.3%Worsening
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 December 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,364 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,945 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $14,381 in total fines.
- $10,364
Federal fine
Dec 23, 2025
- $4,017
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MISSISSIPPI CARE CENTER · 5 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 95.1 residents on an average day (79% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
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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.