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Willow Creek Retirement Center

49 Willow Creek Lane

3.2(9 ratings)· Byram average: 3.8

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Quick Facts

Total units
88
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
88
Rehab wing
New wing built specifically for rehabilitation patients

What Families Think

Willow Creek is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Byram, Mississippi, with a mixed reputation among families. Several reviewers praise the physical and occupational therapy team and describe caring staff, but multiple reports raise serious concerns about basic nursing care and patient safety.

The Good

  • Physical and occupational therapy praised as excellent
  • Staff described as kind and caring
  • Facility described as clean and odor-free
  • Meals described as tasty and fresh

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of serious care lapses (unmonitored oxygen, delayed catheterization)
  • One report of hygiene neglect and unaddressed medical symptoms
  • One report of repeated falls during rehab stay
  • No published pricing available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Willow Creek Retirement Center is a senior living community in Byram, Mississippi offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

About Willow Creek Retirement Center

Willow Creek Retirement Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Byram, Mississippi, with a licensed capacity of 88 residents. The facility includes a newer rehabilitation wing.

Family feedback is sharply divided. Those with positive experiences praise the staff as friendly, caring, and hardworking, and note the facility is clean, well-organized, and odor-free, with fresh meals. However, several families report serious concerns: delayed or insufficient rehabilitation services, falls without adequate supervision, medication management issues that left residents too sedated for therapy, and gaps in basic care such as bathing and response to medical symptoms. One family found the administration unresponsive when raising concerns.

Willow Creek holds a 3.2 out of 5 Google rating based on 9 reviews, reflecting the wide range of experiences reported.

Types of Care at Willow Creek Retirement Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Willow Creek Retirement Center

3.2overall · 9 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (9)

Teresa Morgan

Mar 2024

via Google

My father was transferred from VA to Willow Creek for rehab. He has COPD and because of a recent fall, he needed to gain strength and mobility. The 1st 2 days he had no rehab and by the end of the next week, he had fallen 4 times. We found out after checking him out that he was being given a narcotic to help calm him...it turned out that rehab couldn't even wake him up to work with him. After the 4th fall, he had to be transported right back to the hospital. I do not recommend this rehab facility.

Martha Shirley

Mar 2024

via Google

I had been a 24/7 caregiver to my 65 yoa husband w/ Traumatic Brain Injury for 2 years when it became apparent that I could no longer provide the skilled nursing that he needed at home. Had 2 trusted friends recommend WC to me. He has been a resident there for a month now. The staff is friendly, caring & hard-working; the facility is clean, odor-free & organized; the meals are tasty & fresh (definitely not your typical hospital food). I go daily at lunch to ensure that he is eating (although staff is always available to feed him if I am not there) & visit for a couple of hours. Very pleased w/ the care that he is receiving. Thank you, Willow Creek, for taking exceptional care of my husband!

Cheryl Phillips

Apr 2021

via Google

She was there for rehab. Didn't bathe her for two days. She had blood in her feces and nobody did anything until we called. We took her to hospital while they were still trying to find doctor. The director did nothing but deny. No apologies. A could of nurses were very kind to her.

Kent Curtis

Jan 2020

via Google

Kind, helpful staff takes care of my 100 year old Aunt Nancy.

KP

May 2018

via Google

This place seriously disappointed me and my family. My mom has COPD and has been a patient at Willow Creek in the past (5 years ago). She recently was admitted to the hospital for COPD exacerbation. While in the hospital she lost a lot of strength and we went to Willow Creek for the therapy as we had done 5 years prior. Well this time around they have built a new wing strictly for rehabilitation patients. I thought this visit would be even better than the last visit due to the special new wing. Boy were we mistaken! I, being a health care professional myself, know what is acceptable and what is not. I have the advantage of knowing how things are SUPPOSED to happen. In 3 nights and 4 days my mom’s health declined RAPIDLY! She quit being able to void on her own and instead of having a stand in order to do an in and out catheter to empty her bladder, they had to get an order from an MD. Also the staff said that bc she did have “some” urine on her pad that she was voiding even though she didn’t feel it. They said that for 12 hrs one day and dismissed her saying she wasn’t emptying and she was in pain. When they finally did empty her bladder she had over 900mL of urine in her. I talked with a friend of mine that also happens to be a emergency room physician and he said that was completely unacceptable and could have caused her to go septic! After 2 more days she dealt with the lack of nursing care to be able to get the benefit of their physical and occupational therapy department (which is EXCELLENT and one of the only reasons we ever choose Willow Creek to begin with). Well on a Sunday morning and ambulance was called to Willow Creek by their staff bc my mother’s oxygen level had dropped into the 70’s. When the paramedics got there, they found that my mom was not even hooked up to her oxygen! She had the nasal cannula on her face but someone had unhooked it from the oxygen. Totally unacceptable, especially on a COPD patient. Because of that, my mom had to be readmitted to the hospital, this time to an intensive care unit! Huge set back in her care. Think twice about sending your loved one to this facility! Their PT and OT department is wonderful but everything else was way below the standard for care. I

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 26 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 5, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2026

Jan 6, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 5, 2026

Nov 7, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

Sep 12, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 5, 2024

May 24, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 4, 2024

Mar 13, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2024

Aug 11, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 23, 2023

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 23, 2023

Feb 23, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 29, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 29, 2023

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Willow Creek Retirement Center offer?

Willow Creek Retirement Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Willow Creek Retirement Center located?

Willow Creek Retirement Center is located at 49 Willow Creek Lane in Byram, Mississippi.

What do families say about Willow Creek Retirement Center?

Willow Creek is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Byram, Mississippi, with a mixed reputation among families. Several reviewers praise the physical and occupational therapy team and describe caring staff, but multiple reports raise serious concerns about basic nursing care and patient safety.

How did Willow Creek Retirement Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Willow Creek Retirement Center had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 26 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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