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.
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.
Mississippi Care Center of Morton is legally operated by Scott County LTC, Inc., and administered by Brittany Mccurdy.
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Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
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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.
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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
8,576 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 55 | 58 | 113 | 23,322 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 5 | 27 | 7,253 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,419 | 72 | 78% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,310 | 69 | 75% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 1 | 14 | 2,166 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1,364 | 26 | 28% | 7.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,009 | 77 | 84% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 660 | 78 | 85% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 556 | 63 | 68% | 8.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 440 | 67 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 439 | 61 | 66% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 394 | 61 | 66% | 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 380 | 46 | 50% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 365 | 57 | 62% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 254 | 37 | 40% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 9 | 10% | 5.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4% | 1.1 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 20, 2024 · $4K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
8% of new residents, often for short stays.
34% 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
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Mississippi Care Center of Morton from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Morton's city center to Mississippi Care Center of Morton'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.
| Mississippi Care Center of Morton | NH AL | Morton | - | 120 | - | 51 | - |
| Traceway Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC | Tupelo (West Main Street) | - | 140 | - | 43 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | NH AL MC | Hattiesburg (Parkhaven) | - | 29 | - | 67 | Private Rooms |
| Bedford Care Center of Petal | NH AL | Petal | - | 60 | - | 27 | - |
| Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg | NH AL | Hattiesburg (Medical Boulevard) | - | 100 | - | 54 | - |
Mississippi Care Center of Morton is legally operated by Scott County LTC, Inc., and administered by Brittany McCurdy.
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.
Mississippi Care Center of Morton's occupancy is 94%.
Mississippi Care Center of Morton is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Brittany McCurdy is the administrator of Mississippi Care Center of Morton.
Mississippi Care Center of Morton has 120 beds.
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