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Ms Care Center of Raleigh
309 Magnolia Dr, Raleigh, MS 39153 · Smith County · (601) 782-4244
110 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2015
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255342 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 25, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since August 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.00 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.78 of those hours.
31.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
CMS links it to Mississippi Care Center, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 4 health citations on file.
June 25, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be treated with dignity and respect by failing to protect a resident from unnecessary exposure when the resident was observed exposed in the shower room and visible from the hallway for one (1) of (19) sampled residents. Resident # 19. Findings Include:A review of the facility's Privacy Policy, undated, revealed, It is the policy of this facility that .all staff will observe the resident's right of privacy. By providing privacy to the resident for all treatments and/or care rendered 1. Pull shower curtains. A record review of the admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident #19 on 12/07/21 with diagnoses including Age-related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture. [...]
February 13, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to label and date prepared foods in the refrigerator and freezer and failed to prevent the possible spread of infection when a kitchen staff member failed to wear a beard guard while preparing plates for the dining hall for one (1) of four (4) days of kitchen observation.
September 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment as evidenced by resident rooms with excessive rust on the ceiling grids for two (2) of nine (9) resident rooms observed on the North Hall. rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] Findings Included: A review of the facility's policy, revised 9/2022, revealed, It is the policy of this facility to provide services based on the following regulation .Safe/Functional/Sanitary/Comfortable Environment .The facility will provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public . On 9/12/24 at 11:15 AM, in an observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER] on the North Hall, the metal ceiling grids were excessively discolored with rust. [...]
August 3, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's privacy as evidenced by posting of clinical care signage on the resident's wall for one two (2) of 20 sampled residents. Resident #32 and Resident #10. Findings Include: Review of the facility's policy, Personal Privacy/Confidentiality of Record, undated, revealed the document did not address clinical care signage in resident rooms. Resident #32 On 08/01/23 at 10:40 AM, an observation revealed there were signs posted on the resident's wall over the bed as follows: 1. When resident is in the bed ensure bed is in its lowest position with fall mat beside bed before exiting. 2. Nectar thickened liquids. 3. 201B Meal Instructions 1. Assist with all meals, 2. Slow rate, 3. Give one sip then swallow, 4. Give small bites/small sips, 5. Keep upright during meals and 30 min after meals. [...]
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.00 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.78 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.09 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.89 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.33 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 31.6% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.11 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.37 on weekdays and 4.09 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.83 in April to June 2025 to 5.00 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.00 | 0.78 | 5.37 | 4.09 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.74 | 0.71 | 5.04 | 3.98 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.87 | 0.85 | 5.19 | 4.04 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 87 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.83 | 0.71 | 5.08 | 4.21 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 85 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Mississippi, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.60 | 4.35 | 3.44 | 6.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.6 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.8 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.1 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 38.7 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.0 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SMITH COUNTY LTC, LLC. CMS links this home to Mississippi Care Center, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Investments LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 33% | 11/01/2014 |
| Shr Investments, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 67% | 11/01/2014 |
| Delaney, Steven | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2014 | |
| Keyes, Richard | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2014 | |
| Pace, Garry | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2014 | |
| Pace, Stephen | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2014 | |
| Strohm, Harry | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2014 | |
| Shelton, Rebecca | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/15/2014 | |
| Oxford Healthcare Management, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2014 | |
| Pace, Garry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2015 | |
| Oxford Healthcare Management, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2014 | |
| Mullins, Cleta | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2014 | |
| Runnels, Rudolph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2014 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 13, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 12, 2024: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Hillcrest Nursing Center Magee, 15.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Jasper County Nh Bay Springs, 19.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall Mendenhall, 21.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Ms Care Center of Morton Morton, 24.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
Mississippi contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Mississippi. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, MDHS Division of Aging and Adult Services, 1-888-844-0041. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: MSDH Nursing Home Search, where Mississippi publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Ms Care Center of Raleigh's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ms Care Center of Raleigh 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ms Care Center of Raleigh get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on June 25, 2026. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Ms Care Center of Raleigh been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ms Care Center of Raleigh accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Ms Care Center of Raleigh?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Mississippi Care Center. Legal business name: SMITH COUNTY LTC, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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