Azalea Gardens Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Wiggins, MS

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Individual

CMS certification number255233

Contact & location

530 Hall ST
Wiggins, MS 39577
Stone County
Phone
(601) 928-5281
ZIP code
39577 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
99
Residents per day
60.2 (61% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center, LLC
Medicare certified since
May 7, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.81 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.66 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.04 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.12 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.39 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
22.6 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
0.0 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 6, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-06 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-10
2025-03-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-10
2025-03-06 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-10
2023-06-22 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-28
2023-06-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-28
2020-01-31 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2020-02-28
2020-01-31 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2020-02-28
2020-01-31 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2020-02-28
2020-01-31 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2020-02-28
2020-01-31 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2020-02-28
2020-01-31 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2020-02-28
2020-01-31 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-28

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cain, Avonna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hatten, Michele (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Johns, Stephen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cain, Avonna (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cain, Avonna (individual)Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Hatten, Michele (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Johns, Stephen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Azalea Gardens Nursing Center?

Azalea Gardens Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Mississippi.

How many beds does Azalea Gardens Nursing Center have?

It has 99 certified beds and cares for about 60 residents per day.

Has Azalea Gardens Nursing Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Azalea Gardens Nursing Center?

(601) 928-5281. The facility is located at 530 Hall ST, Wiggins, MS 39577.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.