WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER
49 WILLOW CREEK LANE, Byram, MS 39272
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How WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER Compares
WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Byram, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.6%) is above the Mississippi average of 22.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 88 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Byram, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.6% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (52% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.0% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (50% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.4% — 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 WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER with other nursing homes in Byram.
How is WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER 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 WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.6% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.0% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 88 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER's rating advantage in Byram?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Byram
Byram sits in Hinds County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% 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+
- 33,586 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 35.3 years
- Median household income
- $45,380
- Median home value
- $121,500
Demographics for Hinds County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Byram.
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