Ms Care Center Of Dekalb
De Kalb, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255251) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $10,358
Phone: (601) 743-5888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ms Care Center Of Dekalb has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Ms Care Center Of Dekalb reports 5.16996 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.91004 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 39.6%.
Ms Care Center Of Dekalb has 2 federal fines on record totaling $10,358.00, with no payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in this data.
About this facility
Ms Care Center Of Dekalb is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in De Kalb, Kemper County, Mississippi. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1997, with 60 certified beds and an average of 55.2 residents. It is 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 Dekalb holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 5.16996 hours per resident per day, including 0.91004 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $10,358.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon indicated in this data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, according to the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for Ms Care Center Of Dekalb; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current details and inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ms Care Center Of Dekalb has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.16996 hours per resident per day, including 0.91004 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 39.6% turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $10,358.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in this data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 60 certified beds and an average of 55.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Mississippi Care Center chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6017435888 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of CMS data; contact the facility at 6017435888 to arrange a tour and ask specific questions.
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/255251?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.