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MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB

220 WILLOW AVENUE, DE KALB, MS 39328
Score: 75 / 100

Ms Care Center Of Dekalb earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 75/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this De Kalb facility ranks in the 83th percentile among Mississippi nursing homes.

Ms Care Center Of Dekalb provides above-average staffing with 5.11 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Ms Care Center Of Dekalb. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.11 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.44 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Jan 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 8 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity G
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    May 7, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    May 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $10,358

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 75 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 7, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3