Ms Care Center of Dekalb
220 Willow Avenue, De Kalb, MS 39328 · (601) 743-5888
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Ms Care Center of Dekalb has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the Mississippi average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $10,358 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 18, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 18, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 18, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 6, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 6, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,179January 6, 2025
- Fine of $5,179January 6, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Mississippi average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.17 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.91 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.30 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.6% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 55.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Winston County Nursing Home Louisville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Louisville Healthcare LLC Louisville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Noxubee County Nursing Home Macon · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Marion Health and Rehab, LLC Marion · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Meridian · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Ms Care Center of Dekalb on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.