Ms Care Center of Morton
96 Old Highway 80 East · Morton, MS · 39117 · 6017326361
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Mississippi Care Center
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 74% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $19,962 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
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.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
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.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $15,945 |
| March 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255250 · certified since November 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.