Nursing Home Watch (CMS Q1 2026): Several Mississippi facilities’ ownership and performance details for Q1 2026 were released by CMS, including Cleveland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Lee County) staying with D&N, LLC/DTD HC, LLC since 2003 and earning a 1-star rating; MS Care Center of Greenville (Washington County) owned by Steven Delaney and Garry Pace since 2004 with a 5-star rating and no fines; Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home (Sharkey County) owned by Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital since 2016 with a 3-star rating and no fines; and River Chase Village (Jackson County) with a 3-star rating and no fines. Biggest-in-County Lists: Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Lee County) led by size (230 beds) but posted a 1-star rating and $97,553 in fines; Diversicare of Moss Point (Jackson County) led with 160 beds and a 3-star rating; Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center (Forrest County) led with 164 beds and a 3-star rating; Crystal Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Leflore County) led with 100 beds but earned a 1-star rating. Hospital Expansion/Change: Baptist Memorial Health Care will take over Merit Health Rankin (Rankin County) later this year, with a $70 million investment and a commitment to keep active employees in good standing. Maternal Care Access: Black midwives in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi sued over state rules requiring costly physician “collaborative practice” agreements. Community Health Concern: Residents in Edwards say discolored water and recurring boil-water notices are ongoing, with a recent advisory tied to a water main break.