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
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 and 3-star staffing and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.36 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, with no fines in the last 24 months, but it has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3554 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3554.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 2.73
- Weekend nursing
- 3.23
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 47%
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
19.4%21.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%5.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.4%5.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
9.3%7.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.6%11.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.3%26%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
32.9%24.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.2%15.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—2.2%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%2.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.8%16.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%3.3%Worsening
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
98.1%99%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.8%100%Improving
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 home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- 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: 1 fine · $4,017 in total fines.
- $4,017
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MISSISSIPPI CARE CENTER · 5 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 98.2 residents on an average day (82% 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.