Ms Care Center Of Morton
Morton, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255250) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $14,381
Phone: (601) 732-6361 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ms Care Center Of Morton has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ms Care Center Of Morton reports 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.8%.
Ms Care Center Of Morton has 2 federal fines on record totaling $14,381.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Ms Care Center Of Morton is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Morton, Scott County, Mississippi. The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 95.1 residents. It has been federally certified since November 1997 and operates as a for-profit corporation, part of the Mississippi Care Center chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ms Care Center Of Morton holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 59.8%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $14,381.00 for this facility, with no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Ms Care Center Of Morton, indicating that a recent citation involved abuse-related deficiencies. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.46 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.8%. Its staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $14,381.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility. There is no Special Focus program designation on record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 95.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Mississippi Care Center chain, which has 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6017326361 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6017326361 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255250?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.