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Willow Creek Retirement Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Byram, MS
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Willow Creek Retirement Center

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Byram, 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.
49 Willow Creek Lane, Byram, MS 39272 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Willow Creek Retirement Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Overview of Willow Creek Retirement Center

In Byram, Mississippi, Hinds County, Willow Creek Retirement Center runs 88 beds under three service lines at once: nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing. WCRL, LLC owns the property at 49 Willow Creek Lane, and the surrounding area is car-dependent, so getting around without a vehicle is not realistic here. Occupancy sits at 97 percent, with 85 of the 88 beds filled.

24-hour nursing care and physician services anchor daily operations. A rehabilitation program adds physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay. For residents who need memory support, a secured dementia unit is part of the building. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance keep the practical side running, while multi-denominational religious services and an on-site barber and beauty shop round out daily life beyond direct care.

Rooms come in private and semi-private layouts, and phone connections are included. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted, which gives families more than one route to financing a stay.

Willow Creek is built for two overlapping groups: residents who need ongoing nursing and memory care over the long term, and those using the facility as a bridge back home after a medical setback, when short-term rehabilitation is the priority.

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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.
▼ 22.9% Below MS avg. ▼ 22.9% Below MS avg.MS average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 27.4% Below MS avg. ▼ 27.4% Below MS avg.MS average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 13.6% Above MS avg. ▲ 13.6% Above MS avg.MS average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 4.1% Below MS avg. ▼ 4.1% Below MS avg.MS average: 2.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours 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 vs Mississippi averages

Rank #34 / 116Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 116 homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 116 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 34th out of 116 homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. 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 59m

8% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
41m
+7% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m 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 21m
+22% State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m 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 58m
+19% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m 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.
4h 29m
+27% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
1m
−59% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m 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.
20m
−10% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Weekend Total Nursing is +27% above Mississippi average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
85
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
186 days
Bed community size
88-bed community Rank #89 / 265Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 265 homes we track in Mississippi for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
97%
Rank #10 / 105Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 105 homes we track in Mississippi for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 105. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
85 / 88
Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home Facilities
CountyHinds

Ownership & Operating Entity

Willow Creek Retirement Center is administered by Joshau Clayton.

Owner NameWcrl, LLC

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Semi-Private Rooms
Phone Connections
Specific ProgramsPhysician Services, 24-Hour Nursing Care, Laundry Services, Maintenance And Housekeeping Services, Multi-Denominational Religious Services, Barber Shop And Beauty Shop, Secured Dementia Unit
Religious Services
Touring Hours8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST Mon. - Fri

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2019 · 7 years of data
Total health inspections 6

State average 4.4

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations
21 Rank #80 / 113Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 113 homes we track in Mississippi for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 113 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 16.9

Citations per inspection
3.5 Rank #44 / 113Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 113 homes we track in Mississippi for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 113 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 3.83

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

17 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 1

Serious health citations
1
9% better than State average

State average: 1.1

0 critical citations State average: 1
1 serious citation State average: 1.1
20 moderate citations State average: 14.6
0 minor citations State average: 0.3
Citations history (last 7 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected
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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.

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 111
Employees 96
Contractors 15
Staff to resident ratio 1.42 : 1
13% fewer staff per resident than Mississippi average
Mississippi average ratio: 1.63 : 1 Mississippi average ratio: 1.63 : 1See full Mississippi ranking
Avg staff/day 50
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 8 hours Mississippi average shift: 8 hoursSee full Mississippi ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 36,397

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 All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 26 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 26
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 49 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 49
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 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

9.3%

3,374 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 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 Assistant4904918,13492100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse260268,27392100%8
Registered Nurse130132,4059199%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist0661,3768087%10.2
Other Dietary Services Staff2021,07292100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029687480%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0337177177%10.1
Nurse Practitioner1016366470%9.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0336086470%9.1
Qualified Social Worker0225717480%7.4
Dental Services Staff1015426267%8.7
RN Director of Nursing1014986368%7.9
Administrator1014966267%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0111035054%2.1
49 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
26 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 87%
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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 $8K Rank #54 / 117Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 117 homes we track in Mississippi for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Mississippi average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 117 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
80% lower than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than Mississippi average

Mississippi 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 Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
Mississippi average $39K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Sep 12, 2024 · $8K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 12, 2024
$8K

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. 15.9
28% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.9
34% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.7%
50% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.7%
5% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi 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 32.3%
51% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.7%
77% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.5%
19% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
86% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.9%
27% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.7%
266% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 29.8%
41% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.9%
6% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.74
53% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.09
7% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
81% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.7%
14% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.3%
9% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.6%
28% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.8%
138% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 70.4%
31% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.1%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 20 - 21 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 78
Medicare
11
14.1% of residents
Medicaid
50
64.1% of residents
Private pay or other
17
21.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Active Resident Council

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.

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$9.4M
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."
$255.7K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$9.4M Rank #35 / 110Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 110 homes we track in Mississippi. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Mississippi average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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."
$255.7K
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.
$61.7K
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 #34 / 110Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 110 homes we track in Mississippi. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Mississippi average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$4.7M 50.5% 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 #41 / 110Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 110 homes we track in Mississippi. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Mississippi average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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).
$4.4M
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).
$9.1M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Joshau Clayton.

This home is owned by Briar Hill Management, LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 255300

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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 (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
149 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 60%
Private pay 38%
Medicaid 2%
Discharges
163 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 72%
Private pay 15%
Medicaid 13%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Mississippi average is: 48.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
North Pointe Health Rehabilitation Services ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
Meridian
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #121 / 265
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #45 / 105
+5%
6.26
Facility 6.26
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #5 / 116
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +6%+35%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
8
Facility 8
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #9 / 113
2.7
Facility 2.7
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #17 / 113
-54-
13
Facility 13
MS AVG 37
Rank #232 / 282
-
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #59 / 110
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #73 / 110
43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #87 / 110
255340
Vicksburg Convalescent Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Vicksburg
100
Facility 100
MS AVG 70
Rank #67 / 265
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #88 / 105
-9%
4.76
Facility 4.76
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #43 / 116
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -20%+3%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
5
Facility 5
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #4 / 113
2.5
Facility 2.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #15 / 113
-78-
74
Facility 74
MS AVG 37
Rank #5 / 282
Vicksburg Management Associates, LLC
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #41 / 110
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #21 / 110
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #8 / 110
255253
Union County Health and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
New Albany
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #121 / 265
86.8%
Facility 86.8%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #59 / 105
+1%
5.90
Facility 5.90
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #9 / 116
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -28%+27%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
9
Facility 9
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #12 / 113
2.3
Facility 2.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #6 / 113
-52-
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 37
Rank #36 / 282
Joseph Speetjens
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #94 / 110
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #67 / 110
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #13 / 110
255312
Sunshine Health Care ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
North Pontotoc
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #121 / 265
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #43 / 105
+6%- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -9%-
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
3
Facility 3
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #2 / 113
1.0
Facility 1.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 113
-54-
46
Facility 46
MS AVG 37
Rank #104 / 282
Sunshine Health Care, Inc
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #67 / 110
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #45 / 110
60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #1 / 110
255319
Willow Creek Retirement Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Byram
88
Facility 88
MS AVG 70
Rank #89 / 265
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #10 / 105
+13%
4.99
Facility 4.99
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #34 / 116
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +24%+8%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #54 / 117
21
Facility 21
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #80 / 113
3.5
Facility 3.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #44 / 113
185--Briar Hill Management, LLC
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #35 / 110
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #34 / 110
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #41 / 110
255300
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Retirement Center

Who is the owner of Willow Creek Retirement Center?

Willow Creek Retirement Center is legally operated by Wcrl, LLC, and administered by Joshau Clayton.

What is the occupancy rate at Willow Creek Retirement Center?

Willow Creek Retirement Center's occupancy is 97%.

Are pets allowed at Willow Creek Retirement Center?

No, Willow Creek Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Willow Creek Retirement Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Willow Creek Retirement Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of Willow Creek Retirement Center?

Joshau Clayton is the administrator of Willow Creek Retirement Center.

How many beds does Willow Creek Retirement Center have?

Willow Creek Retirement Center has 88 beds.

Has Willow Creek Retirement Center had any deficiencies?

Willow Creek Retirement Center has had 24 reported deficiencies since 2019 according to records from Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH).

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