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 a 99-bed SNF providing nursing and rehabilitation services to residents in Wiggins, Mississippi. It’s operated by Avonna Cain and administered by Michele Hatten. With a 64 percent occupancy rate, averaging 656 days of resident stay, the home serves those requiring short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.
The facility maintains 24-hour nursing staffing with registered nurses providing 40 minutes of direct care per resident day, while total nursing care averages 4 hours 19 minutes daily. Nurse aides provide 2 hours 5 minutes of care per resident, and licensed practical nurses contribute 1 hour 3 minutes. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are welcome. Situated at 530 Hall Street, Azalea Gardens offers rehabilitation services and skilled nursing care. The Wiggins location has a Walk Score of 47, indicating that some nearby services are walkable, though most trips demand transportation.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is subject to the Mississippi Department of Health’s regular inspection and oversight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 | 3 | This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (2.8 vs. MS avg 3).↓ 7% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 4 | 15 | This facility has had 73% fewer total inspections than the Mississippi average (4 vs. MS avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 73% fewer |
State average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
State average 16.9
State average 3.83
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: 1
State average: 1.1
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.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
| North Pointe Health Rehabilitation Services | NH MC | Meridian | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 266 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
MS AVG
84.3
Rank
#44 / 108 | +7% | 6.35
Facility
6.35
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#4 / 116 | +6% | +37% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 8
Facility
8
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#10 / 115 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#17 / 115 | - | 54 | - |
13
Facility
13
MS AVG
33
Rank
#234 / 319 | - | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#51 / 112 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#62 / 112 | 43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#79 / 112 | 255340 | ||||
| Bedford Care Center of Petal | NH MC SNF | Petal | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 266 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
MS AVG
84.3
Rank
#18 / 108 | +13% | 5.42
Facility
5.42
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#18 / 116 | -7% | +17% | $22.2k
Facility
$22.2k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#87 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#4 / 115 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#3 / 115 | - | 57 | - |
27
Facility
27
MS AVG
33
Rank
#188 / 319 | Bedford Health Properties, LLC | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#62 / 112 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#78 / 112 | 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#76 / 112 | 255149 | ||||
| Sunshine Health Care | NH SNF | North Pontotoc | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 266 |
90.3%
Facility
90.3%
MS AVG
84.3
Rank
#41 / 108 | +7% | 7.56
Facility
7.56
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#2 / 116 | -9% | +63% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 3
Facility
3
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#2 / 115 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 115 | - | 54 | - |
46
Facility
46
MS AVG
33
Rank
#106 / 319 | Sunshine Health Care, Inc | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#85 / 112 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#58 / 112 | 60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#23 / 112 | 255319 | ||||
| Vicksburg Convalescent Center | NH SNF | Vicksburg | 100
Facility
100
MS AVG
70
Rank
#67 / 266 |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
MS AVG
84.3
Rank
#87 / 108 | -7% | 3.46
Facility
3.46
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#104 / 116 | -20% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#4 / 115 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 115 | - | 78 | - |
74
Facility
74
MS AVG
33
Rank
#5 / 319 | Vicksburg Management Associates, LLC | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#41 / 112 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#23 / 112 | 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#38 / 112 | 255253 | ||||
| Azalea Gardens Nursing Center | NH SNF | Wiggins | 99
Facility
99
MS AVG
70
Rank
#72 / 266 |
63.6%
Facility
63.6%
MS AVG
84.3
Rank
#102 / 108 | -25% | 4.32
Facility
4.32
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#62 / 116 | -6% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 13
Facility
13
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#36 / 115 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#32 / 115 | 6 | 63 | - |
47
Facility
47
MS AVG
33
Rank
#100 / 319 | Avonna Cain | $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#56 / 112 | $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#59 / 112 | 58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#63 / 112 | 255233 |
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is legally operated by Avonna Cain, and administered by Michele Hatten.
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%.
No, Azalea Gardens Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.
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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