Ms Care Center of Dekalb
220 Willow Avenue, De Kalb, MS 39328
Ms Care Center of Dekalb is a nursing home in De Kalb, Mississippi. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (601) 743-5888
- Last standard health inspection
- June 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 54.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Kemper County Ltc INC
- Chain
- Mississippi Care Center
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Mississippi average (8 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on June 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 6, 2025 from $13,146 to $5,179.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
57 of 202 Mississippi homes (28%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 21, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 21, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Fine
January 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $5,179 on January 6, 2025.
Fine
January 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $5,179 on January 6, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Health inspection on May 8, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 8, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0888. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DELANEY, STEVEN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 11/01/2004
- PACE, GARRY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 08/09/2004
- BOLEN, RUBYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/26/2008
- PACE, GARRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/27/2004
Questions
When was Ms Care Center of Dekalb last inspected?
CMS lists June 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Ms Care Center of Dekalb have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since December 8, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Ms Care Center of Dekalb been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $10,358 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Ms Care Center of Dekalb?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Ms Care Center of Dekalb a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.