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 (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
The Myrtles Nursing Center is a skilled nursing home located on Alberta Avenue in Columbia, Mississippi. It is owned by Donna Whittington and administered by Kourtney Martin. The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with several payment options for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. With 98 beds and an occupancy rate of 75%, the community has consistently operated in a moderately walkable setting, with a score of 56 out of 100.
The home specializes in post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. It particularly focuses on short-term rehab and wound management. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 19 minutes per resident.
Residents are supported by nursing aides, who provide an additional 3 hours and 2 minutes of direct care. This level of hands-on attention reflects the facility’s focus on rehabilitation. It’s best for patients recovering from surgery or a hospital stay who need structured therapy support.
The center offers private and semiprivate rooms and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym where residents work through physical and occupational therapy. Transportation to medical appointments is available to residents and their families, which makes it easier for them to recover and manage ongoing care. Those who want to spend time outdoors can enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens and common spaces.
Residents are supported with daily amenities that reduce isolation and promote comfort: a beauty salon and barbershop, dietitian-approved meals, television and Wi-Fi access, religious services, and community outings. Most stay an average of 277 days, including shorter post-acute stays and residents who remain for ongoing skilled care. There’s 24-hour on-site staffing, so the home can respond to residents’ needs around the clock.
The Myrtles Nursing Center is legally operated by Kourtney Martin, and administered by Kourtney Martin.
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Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 17 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
3,612 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 15 | 66 | 14,370 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 1 | 27 | 6,766 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,692 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 891 | 70 | 76% | 6.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 1 | 2 | 527 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 515 | 69 | 75% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 432 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 391 | 14 | 15% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 237 | 59 | 64% | 4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 15 | 16% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 41 | 45% | 1.5 |
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)
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.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
16% 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 The Myrtles 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 typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to The Myrtles 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.
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Columbia | - | 98 | - | 56 | - |
| Gulfport Care Center |
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Gulfport | - | 90 | - | 9 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Woodland Village Nursing Center |
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Diamondhead | - | 132 | - | 40 | Private Rooms |
| The Pillars of Biloxi |
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Biloxi | - | 180 | - | 27 | - |
| Traceway Retirement Community |
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Tupelo (West Main Street) | - | 140 | - | 43 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
The Myrtles Nursing Center is legally operated by Kourtney Martin, and administered by Kourtney Martin.
The Myrtles Nursing Center has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
The Myrtles Nursing Center's occupancy is 75%.
The Myrtles Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Kourtney Martin is the administrator of The Myrtles Nursing Center.
The Myrtles Nursing Center has 98 beds.
The Myrtles Nursing Center is located at 1018 Alberta Avenue, Columbia, MS 39429.
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