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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 50th out of 100 homes in Mississippi.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 43m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 3m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 6m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 19m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 27m per day | ▲ 23% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily 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.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #46 / 101Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 101 homes in Mississippi.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Mississippi average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Mississippi average: 82.3%Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is administrated by Michele Hatten.
Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Mississippi average 16.9
Mississippi 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.
400% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
1
9% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 06, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Mar 06, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 06, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jun 22, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is located in Wiggins, Mississippi.
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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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
16% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average ratio: 1.69:1
6% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
575 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 20 | 53 | 11,613 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 6,210 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,999 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,653 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 505 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 490 | 60 | 66% | 8.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 17 | 19% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 6 | 7% | 6.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 12 | 13% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 3% | 12 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
63Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.6
17% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.6
19% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.5%
39% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.7%
21% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.7%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
45% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
34% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
8.9%
239% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.2%
16% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
21% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.6%
12% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.5%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.44
41% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.44
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.94
33% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.88
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.4%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.5%
39% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
5.0%
549% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
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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 65%.
Michele Hatten is the administrator of Azalea Gardens Nursing Center.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center has 99 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Azalea Gardens Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center is located at 530 Hall Street.
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