MS Care Center of Dekalb
Nursing Home · De Kalb, MS
Contact & location
220 Willow AvenueDe Kalb, MS 39328
Kemper County
- Phone
- (601) 743-5888
- ZIP code
- 39328 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 55.2 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Kemper County LTC INC
- Chain
- Mississippi Care Center (5 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.17 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.91 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.30 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.93 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.6 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 11.1 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 18, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 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 2026-07-20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-20 |
| 2025-01-06 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2025-01-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-05-08 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-05-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-05-08 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-03 |
| 2022-12-08 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-09 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $10,358 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-06 | Fine | $5,179 |
| 2025-01-06 | Fine | $5,179 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Delaney, Steven (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Pace, Garry (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Bolen, Ruby (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pace, Garry (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ransome-Kuti, Olugboyega (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beebe, Harold (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Delaney, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pace, Garry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shelton, Rebecca (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bolen, Ruby (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pace, Garry (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of MS Care Center of Dekalb?
MS Care Center of Dekalb has a 5-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 MS Care Center of Dekalb have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 55 residents per day.
Has MS Care Center of Dekalb been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $10,358 in the last three years.
Who owns MS Care Center of Dekalb?
It is part of Mississippi Care Center and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of MS Care Center of Dekalb?
(601) 743-5888. The facility is located at 220 Willow Avenue, De Kalb, MS 39328.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.