MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB
220 WILLOW AVENUE, De Kalb, MS 39328
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB Compares
MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in De Kalb, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.5%) is below the Mississippi average of 6.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (48% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (25% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (62% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB with other nursing homes in De Kalb.
How is MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB 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 practices help MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.4% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB?
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 MS CARE CENTER OF DEKALB?
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 De Kalb
De Kalb sits in Kemper County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,054 (20.9%)
- Median age
- 38.6 years
- Median household income
- $30,735
- Median home value
- $78,600
Demographics for Kemper County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near De Kalb.
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