Ms Care Center of Morton, Morton, Mississippi
- 25
- Citations from health inspectionsMississippi average: 18 a home
- 2
- Residents harmed or put in dangerMississippi average: 2.1 a home
- $14,381
- Fines from the federal governmentMississippi average: $17,231 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsMississippi average: 2.7
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Seven inspection visits produced 25 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Federal fines came to $14,381 (two fines).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 4.46 hours each dayThe Mississippi average is 4.18 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.57 hours each dayThe Mississippi average is 0.64 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 59.8%against the Mississippi average of 45.7%
- Beds that are certified
- 120
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Mississippi Care Center, with five homes
- Street address
- 96 Old Highway 80 East, Morton, Mississippi 39117
- County
- Scott
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated July 21, 2026
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Eight citations dated March 19, 2026
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F605 Avoid Unnecessary Sedating or Psychiatric Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Two citations dated Dec. 23, 2025
One citation dated Dec. 4, 2024
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Seven citations dated Oct. 17, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Two citations dated March 20, 2024
Four citations dated March 23, 2023
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 23, 2025 | Fine | $10,364 |
| March 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
Two people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 255250. Other homes in Mississippi.