Ms Care Center Of Morton
MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON in MORTON, MS — inspection on December 23, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
jeopardy to resident health or safety
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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COMPLETED
12/23/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
MS Care Center of Morton
96 Old Highway 80 East Morton, MS 39117
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
jeopardy to resident health or safety
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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