Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (69% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 - 3 years.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is legally operated by Avonna Cain, and administered by Michele Hatten.
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 45 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (11 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.8 | 7.5 | This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (1.8 vs. MS avg 7.5).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.8 | 0.9 | This facility has 211% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (2.8 vs. MS avg 0.9).↑ 211% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 50 | This facility has 92% fewer total inspections than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (4 vs. MS avg 50).↓ 92% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
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State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,374 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 7 | 37 | 11,712 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,913 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,252 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,547 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 531 | 66 | 72% | 6.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 59 | 64% | 8.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 498 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 342 | 64 | 70% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 166 | 39 | 42% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 73 | 19 | 21% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 8 | 9% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 16 | 17% | 3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 14 | 15% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 3 | 3% | 12 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 11 | 12% | 3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
9% of new residents, often for short stays.
69% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Azalea Gardens Nursing Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (69% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 - 3 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wiggins's city center to Azalea Gardens Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
| Azalea Gardens Nursing Center | NH | Wiggins | - | 99 | - | 47 | - |
| Poplar Springs Nursing Center | NH MC | Meridian | - | 89 | - | 0 | Private Rooms |
| Gulfport Care Center | NH HC MC | Gulfport | - | 90 | - | 9 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Woodland Village Nursing Center | NH HC IL MC PC RC | Diamondhead | - | 132 | - | 40 | Private Rooms |
| The Pillars of Biloxi | NH HC NC RC | Biloxi | - | 180 | - | 27 | - |
The legal owner and operator of Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is Avonna Cain.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center's occupancy is 64%.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Michele Hatten is the administrator of Azalea Gardens Nursing Center.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center has 99 beds.
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