HILLCREST NURSING CENTER
1401 FIRST AVENUE NORTHEAST, Magee, MS 39111
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HILLCREST NURSING CENTER Compares
HILLCREST NURSING CENTER is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Magee, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.9%) is above the Mississippi average of 22.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (72% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.9% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HILLCREST NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HILLCREST NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Magee.
How is HILLCREST NURSING CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HILLCREST NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.9% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HILLCREST NURSING CENTER keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 22.9% here versus 27.8% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HILLCREST NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HILLCREST NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Magee
Magee sits in Simpson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,760 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 39.9 years
- Median household income
- $43,403
- Median home value
- $86,600
Demographics for Simpson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Magee.
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