MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON
96 OLD HIGHWAY 80 EAST, Morton, MS 39117
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON Compares
MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Morton, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (17.3%) is below the Mississippi average of 27.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.3% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (38% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
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 MORTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON with other nursing homes in Morton.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON addressing its health inspections 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 MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.3% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON?
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 MORTON?
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 Morton
Morton sits in Scott County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 4,491 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $39,971
- Median home value
- $78,500
Demographics for Scott County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Morton.
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