Ms Care Center of Morton
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 6)
- High staff turnover (58%)
Below average in MS · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Below chain average · $7,267 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and the quality of its nursing and therapy staff. When visiting, however, be prepared to be proactive in seeking assistance, as staff may not always approach visitors to offer help.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews analyzed“MS Care Center of Morton receives praise for its clean environment and attentive nursing staff who engage well with residents. However, some visitors have noted a lack of proactive customer service, such as staff failing to offer assistance to guests navigating the facility.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Caring and attentive nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation therapy
- Positive resident engagement
Concerns
- Lack of proactive staff assistance for visitors
Rating Trends
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How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on maintaining a clean and well-kept environment, how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all resident areas?
- 2With a 3-star staffing rating, could you walk me through how your team coordinates to ensure residents receive timely assistance throughout the day?
- 3I noticed some feedback regarding visitor engagement; what is the best way for family members to connect with staff if they need assistance during a visit?
- 4Could you share how your team addresses the specific health inspection findings to ensure the highest standards of safety for your 120 residents?
- 5Since your rehabilitation therapy is highly regarded, how do you integrate those therapy goals into the daily life and activities of the residents?
- 6What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or changes in a resident's condition during evening or weekend hours?
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Key Review Excerpts
“It’s the cleanest nursing home facility I’ve ever been to. I’m so happy my Grandmother is in such great care. The nurses and CNA’s are so caring, and are quick to help patients, play games with them, talk with them, and clean them up if need be.”
“Great place for anybody that needs therapy and for anyone needs to be in a nursing home the staff the nurses and CNA were great”
“Would give it 5 stars but when we were walking around looking for grandmas room, we passed several staff and not a single one asked if they could help us.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN 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 · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has recurring serious concerns including a recent complaint involving abuse/neglect, with families having filed five complaints triggering federal investigations. The most persistent problems involve care planning deficiencies (appearing in five of six surveys), resident rights violations, and infection control issues. While most deficiencies show corrections, the pattern of repeated care planning failures and the serious nature of recent complaints including abuse protection warrant careful consideration before choosing this facility.
Dec 23, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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.
Dec 4, 2024Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Oct 17, 2024Routine9
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Mar 20, 2024Complaint2
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 23, 2023Routine4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 10, 2019Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 20, 2024
$4,017
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Ms Care Center of Morton
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Mississippi Care Center
5 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 4 of 5
Ownership & Management
Owners
Delaney, Steven
Owner
Pace, Garry
Owner
Key personnel
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