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Ms Care Center of Dekalb

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise recipient of national awards. Still worth an in-person visit.

220 Willow Avenue, De Kalb, MS 3932860 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Because the available reviews lack descriptive detail, they do not provide enough information to assess the quality of care or daily operations. Families should schedule an in-person tour and request a copy of the most recent state survey report to gain a clearer understanding of the facility's performance.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.68hrs
91%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.11hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
11%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility38.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
38.6%
US
14.4%
MS
20.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MS
1.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.4%
Better than Avg
Here
11.4%
US
15.4%
MS
22.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.8%
Better than Avg
Here
14.8%
US
19.5%
MS
24.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MS
95.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
MS
97.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
MS
88.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (6.7)
2 complaint-triggered
$10,358 in fines

Families have filed complaints against this facility, leading to recent deficiencies in January 2025 for inadequate care planning and accident prevention. The facility shows recurring problems with care planning, accident hazards, and medication management across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025. While all deficiencies have been corrected according to records, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas warrants careful evaluation during any visit.

Jan 6, 2025Complaint
2
0656Moderate

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0689Moderate

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

May 8, 2024Routine
3
0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0757MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Dec 8, 2022Routine
1
0888MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Aug 1, 2019Routine
3
0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 6, 2025

$5,179

Fine

Jan 6, 2025

$5,179

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ms Care Center of Dekalb

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Mississippi Care Center

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 1 of 5 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Delaney, Steven

Owner

50%

Pace, Garry

Owner

50%

Key personnel

Beebe, HaroldOfficer / DirectorDelaney, StevenOfficer / DirectorPace, GarryOfficer / DirectorShelton, RebeccaOfficer / DirectorBolen, RubyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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