The Myrtles Nursing Center LLC sits at 1018 Alberta Avenue in Columbia, Mississippi, with a certified capacity of 98 beds and an average daily census of about 90 residents, and Regional Care LLC, David Flippin, and Tracy Beebe manage the facility, with an affiliation with the Beebe Family going back several years now, and what you find here is a senior care center that covers a range of needs like short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, wound care, long-term care, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as palliative and hospice care, and they also provide medication management for those who need extra help with daily prescriptions, and their rehabilitation programs use physical, occupational, and speech therapy whether someone's recovering from surgery, illness, or something like a fall, and they have a homelike setting with comfortable rooms, outdoor relaxation spots, and a schedule of activities for the residents, aiming to support wellness in body, mind, and spirit.
Now, you do need to know the facility's had some trouble with inspections, getting 17 total deficiencies, including 3 related to infection control, and there were issues with how they assess residents and keep up the care planning paperwork, sometimes missing full assessments on new admissions, overlooking the need to update assessments periodically, and not always sending assessment data to the state in the seven-day window, which is a requirement, and there have also been problems setting up and consistently running proper infection prevention programs, which is important, especially with vulnerable residents.
Nurse turnover at Myrtles Nursing Center LLC has run higher than the Mississippi average, with about 68% of nurses leaving compared to 46% across other facilities in the state, and public records don't currently confirm exactly how many nurse hours per resident folks get each day, so that's something to keep in mind, and the facility remains licensed and keeps up membership in the Mississippi Health Care Association.
Residents here get services tailored to their needs, whether it's assisted living, independent living, dementia support in the memory care units, or just some time to recover after a hospital stay before heading home, and they've got specialized programs for geriatric and continuing care retirement community residents, and they try to create a supportive environment, focusing on social engagement, opportunities for friendships, and offering a mix of wellness activities.
Their staff helps guide people through admission and care planning, and they say they use enhanced barrier precautions to maintain safety, especially when it comes to infection prevention, but it's worth looking at the recent CMS inspection reports to get a sense of the compliance history, because those reports reflect a facility's strengths and areas where more effort's needed, and the center operates under a rehabilitation and skilled nursing care model, so you'll see a lot of services for those who need help recovering or extra daily care.
The Myrtles Nursing Center LLC tries to foster a community atmosphere, providing amenities and programs that help residents stay as healthy and engaged as possible, though the number and the kinds of amenities can change, and anyone interested can send an information request before deciding, and you'll find that the facility focuses on creating a sense of comfort, safety, and dignity for seniors from all walks of life.
