nursing home in De Kalb, MS
Ms Care Center of Dekalb
220 Willow Avenue, De Kalb, MS 39328 · (601) 743-5888
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ms Care Center of Dekalb at a glance
Ms Care Center of Dekalb is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in De Kalb, Mississippi (Kemper County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 18, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $10,358.
Nursing staff turnover is 39.6% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Mississippi Care Center
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kemper County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255251
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.17 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.91 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.30 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.93 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 39.6% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 28 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $10,358 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 55 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.2% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 11.1% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 36.1% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.9% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.3% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.4% | 20.7% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 20, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 20, 2026 |
| January 6, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 21, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 21, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 3, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 3, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 3, 2024 |
| December 8, 2022 Standard | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0888 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 9, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $5,179 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | Fine | $5,179 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELANEY, STEVEN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 11/01/2004 |
| PACE, GARRY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 08/09/2004 |
| BOLEN, RUBY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/26/2008 |
| PACE, GARRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2004 |
| RANSOME-KUTI, OLUGBOYEGA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| BEEBE, HAROLD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2004 |
| DELANEY, STEVEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2004 |
| PACE, GARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2004 |
| SHELTON, REBECCA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| BOLEN, RUBY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/26/2008 |
| PACE, GARRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2004 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ms Care Center of Dekalb's rating?
Ms Care Center of Dekalb has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Ms Care Center of Dekalb receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ms Care Center of Dekalb accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Ms Care Center of Dekalb?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Mississippi Care Center. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Ms Care Center of Dekalb and how do I contact it?
Ms Care Center of Dekalb is at 220 Willow Avenue, De Kalb, MS 39328. Phone: (601) 743-5888.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.