15 Miss. Code. R. 8-90-02-204.02
If the legislative moratorium were removed or partially lifted, MSDH would review applications for the offering of nursing home care under the statutory requirements of Sections 41-7-173(h) subparagraphs (iv) and (vi), 41-7-191, and 41-7-193, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. MSDH will also review applications for Certificate of Need according to the applicable policy statements contained in this Plan; the general criteria listed in the Mississippi Certificate of Need Review Manual; all adopted rules, procedures, and plans of MSDH; and the specific criteria and standards listed below.
Certificate of Need review is required for the offering of nursing home care services, as defined, if the capital expenditure exceeds $5,000,000; if the licensed bed capacity is increased through the conversion or addition of beds; or if nursing home care services have not been provided on a regular basis by the proposed provider of such services within the period of twelve (12) months prior to the time such services would be offered. Certificate of Need review is required for the construction, development, or otherwise establishment of new nursing home care beds regardless of capital expenditure.
Need Criterion 1: Nursing Home Care Bed Need
The applicant shall document a need for nursing home care beds using the need methodology as presented herein. The Long-Term Care Planning District wherein the proposed facility will be located must show a need using the following ratio:
0.5 beds per 1,000 population aged 64 and under
10 beds per 1,000 population aged 65- 74
36 beds per 1,000 population aged 75-84
135 beds per 1,000 population aged 85 and older
Need Criterion 2: Number of Beds to be Constructed, Converted, and/or Licensed
The applicant shall document the number of beds that will be constructed, converted, and/or licensed to provide nursing home care services.
Need Criterion 3: Consideration of Statistical Need
MSDH should consider the area of statistical need as one criterion when awarding Certificates of Need in the case of competing applications.
Need Criterion 4: Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Unit
Any applicant applying for nursing home beds who proposes to establish an Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Unit shall affirm that the applicant shall fully comply with all licensure regulations of MSDH for said Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Unit.
15 Miss. Code. R. 8-90-02-204.02