Ms Care Center of Dekalb

Name: Ms Care Center of Dekalb
Address: 220 WILLOW AVENUE, De Kalb, MS, 39328, US
Telephone: 6017435888

220 Willow Avenue, De Kalb, MS 39328 · Kemper County · 60 certified beds · avg 55 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 1997

Part of chain: MISSISSIPPI CARE CENTER (5 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$10,358

Fines, last 3 years

5.84

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 6, 2025 · F-0656 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.

Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Oct 21, 2024 (Past Non-Compliance)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 6, 2025 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Oct 21, 2024 (Past Non-Compliance)

All citations in the current public record (8)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 18, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jun 18, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Jan 6, 2025	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Jan 6, 2025	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
May 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
May 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Dec 8, 2022	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not make sure its staff were vaccinated for COVID-19 in accordance with the federal requirements in effect at the time.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 2).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	1	0	C
2024	3	0	D
2025	2	2	G ▲
2026	2	0	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

2 fines totaling $10,358.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Jan 6, 2025	Fine	$5,179
Jan 6, 2025	Fine	$5,179

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Mississippi avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.84	4.88	3.95	top 14% in Mississippi; top 5% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.03	0.74	0.69	top 13% in Mississippi; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.45	4.09	3.50	top 24% in Mississippi; top 13% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.31	0.38	0.48	top 50% in Mississippi; bottom 34% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	39.6	45.7	45.8	top 34% in Mississippi; top 35% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	11.1	38.4	42.9	top 7% in Mississippi; top 4% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.17, RN 0.91, weekend 3.93. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	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
Beebe, Harold	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2004
Bolen, Ruby	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/26/2008
Bolen, Ruby	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/26/2008
Delaney, Steven	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/28/2004
Pace, Garry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/27/2004
Pace, Garry	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/27/2004
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
Shelton, Rebecca	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2008

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"What are your current staff vaccination and illness policies for protecting residents?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation	23.8 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★★	4/5
Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC	24.3 mi	Meridian, MS	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Noxubee County Nursing Home	24.6 mi	Macon, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Neshoba County Nursing Home	24.8 mi	Philadelphia, MS	★★★☆☆	2/5
Marion Health and Rehab, LLC	25.0 mi	Marion, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Choctaw Residential Center	25.4 mi	Choctaw, MS	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Diversicare of Meridian	25.8 mi	Meridian, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	26.5 mi	Meridian, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC	26.8 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★☆	4/5
Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian	28.4 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★☆	4/5
James T Champion	28.7 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★☆	4/5
Reginald P White Nursing Facility	28.8 mi	Meridian, MS	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 255251.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Ms Care Center of Dekalb

220 Willow Avenue, De Kalb, MS 39328 · 6017435888

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $10,358

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Jan 6, 2025 (F-0656, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
▲ Jan 6, 2025 (F-0689, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "What are your current staff vaccination and illness policies for protecting residents?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 255251 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)