Ms Care Center Of Morton
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0600
F 0600 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few
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where he inappropriately touched Resident #3 in the breast area. LPN #1 failed to implement and communicate 1-1 supervision immediately thus not protecting Resident #3 from abuse.b. The SA handed
the facility the IJ template on 12/23/2025 at 9:30 AM.2. Corrective Actiona. On 12/17/2025, a QA (Quality Assurance) meeting was held. Abuse Policy and Care plan policies were reviewed. All disciplines attended.
No changes were needed.b. On 12/17/2025, 1-1 observation was started by the DON and ADON when the incident was reported to them. This will be assigned to the scheduled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).c.
On 12/17/2025, 12/18/2025, and 12/19/2025 In-services were conducted on Abuse and Identifying Sexual Abuse and Capacity to Consent by Staff Development Nurse and the Administrator. All staff received training regarding that if staff witnesses abuse, the one who perpetrates or initiates abusive behavior cannot remain in contact with other residents. Take them with you to a supervisor or another employee must remain with them until a decision is made as to what needs to be done. No staff were allowed to work until in-serviced.d. LPN #1 was disciplined and educated on 1-1 supervision when there is an abuse allegation
on 12/17/2025.e. CNA #1, was educated on proper undergarment placement for Resident #2 on 12/18/2025.f. Care Plans were updated on 12/17/2025 for all Residents involved and reviewed all residents with behaviors and their care plans.g. On 12/17/2025, body audits were conducted on Resident #2 and Resident#3.h. On 12/17/2025, hourly checks were initiated on Resident #2 and Resident #3.i. On 12/17/2025, Referrals were sent out to multiple Geri-psych units and other facilities for Resident #1.3.
Monitoringa. On 12/17/2025, 1-1 observation of Resident #1 will be assigned to the scheduled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Post Event Hourly Monitoring Form will be used.b. Review Care Plans on Residents with behaviors weekly for 4 weeks, monthly for 3 months, and then quarterly. Social Services Director and Care Plan Nurse will be responsible for reviewing and addressing in QA.The Facility alleges all actions were completed to remove the IJ on 12/19/2025. The Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 12/20/2025, prior to the State Agency's entrance on 12/22/2025.Validation: The SA validated on 12/23/25, through interview and record review, that all corrective actions had been implemented as of 12/19/25, and
the IJ was removed on 12/20/25, prior to the SA's entrance on 12/22/25.
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Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
12/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
MS Care Center of Morton
96 Old Highway 80 East Morton, MS 39117
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0656
F 0656 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few
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in the breast area by, Housekeeper #1. He pulled Resident #1 away from Resident #2 alerting LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) #1. LPN #1, took Resident #1 to his room to separate them and went to report
the incident to DON (Director of Nursing) and ADON (Assistant Director). While the reporting to the DON and ADON was occurring, SNA (Student Nursing Assistant) #1, unaware of the incident, brought Resident #1 back to the day room, where he inappropriately touched Resident #3 in the breast area. LPN #1 failed to implement and communicate 1-1 supervision immediately thus not protecting Resident #3 from abuse.b.
The SA handed the facility the IJ template on 12/23/2025 at 9:30 AM.2. Corrective Actiona. On 12/17/2025,
a QA (Quality Assurance) meeting was held. Abuse Policy and Care plan policies were reviewed. All disciplines attended. No changes were needed.b. On 12/17/2025, 1-1 observation was started by the DON and ADON when the incident was reported to them. This will be assigned to the scheduled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).c. On 12/17/2025, 12/18/2025, and 12/19/2025 In-services were conducted on Abuse and Identifying Sexual Abuse and Capacity to Consent by Staff Development Nurse and the Administrator. All staff received training regarding that if staff witnesses abuse, the one who perpetrates or initiates abusive behavior cannot remain in contact with other residents. Take them with you to a supervisor or another employee must remain with them until a decision is made as to what needs to be done. No staff were allowed to work until in-serviced.d. LPN #1 was disciplined and educated on 1-1 supervision when there is an abuse allegation on 12/17/2025.e. CNA #1, was educated on proper undergarment placement for Resident #2 on 12/18/2025.f. Care Plans were updated on 12/17/2025 for all Residents involved and reviewed all residents with behaviors and their care plans.g. On 12/17/2025, body audits were conducted
on Resident #2 and Resident#3.h. On 12/17/2025, hourly checks were initiated on Resident #2 and Resident #3.i. On 12/17/2025, Referrals were sent out to multiple Geri-psych units and other facilities for Resident #1.3. Monitoringa. On 12/17/2025, 1-1 observation of Resident #1 will be assigned to the scheduled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Post Event Hourly Monitoring Form will be used.b. Review Care Plans on Residents with behaviors weekly for 4 weeks, monthly for 3 months, and then quarterly.
Social Services Director and Care Plan Nurse will be responsible for reviewing and addressing in QA.The Facility alleges all actions were completed to remove the IJ on 12/19/2025. The Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 12/20/2025, prior to the State Agency's entrance on 12/22/2025.Validation: The SA validated
on 12/23/25, through interview and record review, that all corrective actions had been implemented as of 12/19/25, and the facility was in compliance on 12/20/25, prior to the SA's entrance on 12/22/25.
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MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON in MORTON, MS inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MORTON, MS, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.