Azalea Gardens Nursing Center
Wiggins, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255233) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 928-5281 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.6%.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation appears in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi, certified since May 1996. The facility is licensed for 99 beds and reports an average of 60.2 residents. It is operated under a For profit - Individual ownership structure, and CMS records show no ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Azalea Gardens holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0), a total fine amount of $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is present in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data supplied for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should confirm current details directly with the facility and review the latest inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center has a 4 out of 5 overall rating from CMS, above 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 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 22.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds and reports an average of 60.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a For profit - Individual structure; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 7, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (1 star), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 6019285281 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 6019285281 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255233?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.