Mississippi Care Center of Morton
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Morton, MS
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Mississippi Care Center of Morton

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Morton, MS
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Mississippi Care Center of Morton accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Mississippi Care Center of Morton

Mississippi Care Center of Morton is a 120-bed nursing home in Morton, Mississippi, operated by Scott County LTC, Inc., under a privately owned structure. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with roughly three-quarters of current residents covered by Medicaid, a profile oriented toward long-term skilled nursing care in Scott County.

CMS rates the facility 3 stars, 17.2 percent above Mississippi average. The health inspection sub-rating drives that position; staffing and quality measures run modestly below state average. Across 4 inspections over the past seven years, the facility recorded 16 total citations, aligned with the 16.9 Mississippi average, with no critical or serious findings. Fines totaled $7,000 over the period, 82 percent below the $39,000 state mean, with no payment denials. Nurse hours run 4h 39m per resident daily, about 7 percent above the 4h 20m Mississippi average. On-site staffing includes a nurse aide training program, and the facility maintains active resident and family councils. At 93.8 percent occupancy, ranked 20th out of 115 Mississippi skilled nursing facilities, the community operates with limited availability and sustained local demand.

The resident mix, with 75 percent on Medicaid and an average stay of roughly 11 months for the Medicaid population, fits residents seeking long-term skilled nursing placement in rural Scott County.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
Health Inspection Info 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.
Staffing Info 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.
Quality Measures Info 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.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 39m per day
Rank #54 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 117 homes in Mississippi. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 117 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 33m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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 4m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 44m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 14m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 2m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 12m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
329 days
Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #23 / 267Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 267 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 51 / 100 Rank #76 / 319Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 319 homes in Mississippi. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
Rank #21 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 121 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Mississippi average: 82.3%
Occupied beds
113 / 120
Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyScott
CMS Certification Number255250

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mississippi Care Center of Morton is legally operated by Scott County LTC, Inc., and administered by Brittany Mccurdy.

Owner NameScott County Ltc, Inc
Ownership TypeProprietary

Amenities & Lifestyle

Nf Beds: 120
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 4

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations
16 Rank #54 / 120Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 120 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 120 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4 Rank #67 / 120Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 120 homes in Mississippi. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 120 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

16 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 7 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 04, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 200
Employees 123
Contractors 77
Staff to resident ratio 1.83 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 57
Average shift 8.6 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 44,914

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 14 total: 13 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 27 total: 22 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 113 total: 55 full-time employees and 58 contractors. 113
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

19.1%

8,576 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 58 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant555811323,32292100%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse225277,25392100%8.9
RN Director of Nursing5052,4197278%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist5052,3106975%8
Registered Nurse131142,16692100%7.8
Nurse Aide in Training150151,3642628%7.1
Dental Services Staff2021,0097784%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2026607885%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker1015566368%8.8
Administrator1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1015286672%8
Dietitian1014776368%7.6
Qualified Social Worker0224406773%6.5
Speech Language Pathologist0224396166%7
Physical Therapy Aide0223946166%6.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0333804650%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0113655762%6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0112543740%6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant01150910%5.5
Medical Director011444%1.1
113 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 78%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 28%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 84%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 85%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 72%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 66%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 50%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 62%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 40%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 4%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $7K Rank #51 / 121Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 121 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Mississippi average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 121 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82% lower than State average

State average: $39K

Number of fines 2
In line with State average

State average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $7K
State average $39K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Mar 20, 2024 · $4K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 20, 2024
$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.9
In line with State average

State average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.7
7% better than State average

State average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.5%
In line with State average

State average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 26.8%
9% worse than State average

State average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 13.7%
36% better than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.4%
6% worse than State average

State average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.1%
14% better than State average

State average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 7.3%
179% worse than State average

State average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
7% worse than State average

State average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.1%
38% worse than State average

State average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.0%
In line with State average

State average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
In line with State average

State average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with State average

State average: 97.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9%
7% better than State average

State average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.1%
106% worse than State average

State average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
18% better than State average

State average: 84.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 109
Medicare
12
11% of residents
Medicaid
82
75.2% of residents
Private pay or other
15
13.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$11.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$267.9K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$11.3M Rank #26 / 113Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Mississippi average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$267.9K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$103.4K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #21 / 113Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 113 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.5M 48.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #58 / 113Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Mississippi average. Well-run Mississippi facilities typically land around 51–70% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$11.1M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (57% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
96 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 57%
Private pay 8%
Medicaid 34%
Discharges
125 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 58%
Private pay 7%
Medicaid 35%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mississippi Care Center of Morton

Who is the owner of Mississippi Care Center of Morton?

Mississippi Care Center of Morton is legally operated by Scott County LTC, Inc., and administered by Brittany McCurdy.

Is Mississippi Care Center of Morton in a walkable area?

Mississippi Care Center of Morton has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Mississippi Care Center of Morton?

Mississippi Care Center of Morton's occupancy is 94%.

Does Mississippi Care Center of Morton operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Mississippi Care Center of Morton is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of Mississippi Care Center of Morton?

Brittany McCurdy is the administrator of Mississippi Care Center of Morton.

How many beds does Mississippi Care Center of Morton have?

Mississippi Care Center of Morton has 120 beds.

Are there photos of Mississippi Care Center of Morton?

Yes — there are 30 photos of Mississippi Care Center of Morton in the photo gallery on this page.

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