Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in Mississippi

Landmark of Collins is a 60-bed nursing home at 1315 South Fir Street, Collins, Covington County, Mississippi. Robert Aaron Collins administers. CMS-certified; accepts Medicare and Medicaid. Walk score 49.

Staffing is near state average with expected weekend reduction. RN 36 minutes per day (5% below state), LPN 1 hour 2 minutes (6% below), CNA 2 hours 21 minutes (5% below), weekend total 3 hours 13 minutes (9% below). The only notable gap is RN weekend coverage at 16 minutes, 27% below state average. Physical therapy is minimal at 1 minute per day.

Overall, staffing is adequate on weekdays with slightly compressed clinical presence on weekends.

Quality outcomes show a telling pattern. Long-stay ED visits are elevated at 4.06 per 1,000 days, 41% worse than state average. This suggests either more acute conditions entering the facility, or delayed intervention on developing complications. Short-stay ED visits are worse: 20.7% experienced emergency visits, 35% worse than state.

Short-stay re-hospitalization is 31%, 11% worse than state. These three metrics cluster together: short-stay residents experience more emergencies and readmissions than typical for Mississippi facilities.

On the positive side, discharge outcomes are strong. Ability to care for self at discharge: 70.2%, 31% above state average. Return to home: 53.2%, 5% above state. Falls with major injury: 0.7%, better than state.

This pattern of strong rehabilitation outcomes but high ED utilization raises a question: residents may be returning home safely and functionally, but their hospital course while at the facility is more complicated than typical.

Care model emphasizes short-term rehabilitation with stated focus on recovery. Programs listed as Short-term Rehab only. Amenities and activity scheduling not detailed.

Landmark of Collins maintains adequate baseline staffing with a specific vulnerability: weekend RN coverage is markedly reduced (27% below state). The clinical picture is mixed: strong rehabilitation discharge outcomes but notably elevated ED utilization in both long-stay (41% worse) and short-stay (35% worse) populations. This combination suggests either selective admission of higher-acuity residents with good discharge potential, or gaps in preventive care management that drive emergency visits.

Families should ask directly: Why are ED visit rates 41% worse than state for long-stay and 35% worse for short-stay? What protocols address acute condition recognition given reduced weekend RN coverage? Request CMS ratings; inspection records for the past three years; explanation of the ED visit spike and re-hospitalization patterns; detailed staffing model and weekend protocols; current occupancy and census trends; financial statements and operational stability; and quality improvement initiatives.

Families should request a tour and, if possible, speak with current residents about their experience with emergency response and off-hours access to clinical staff.

Perry County Nursing Center is a 60-bed nursing home in Richton, Perry County, Mississippi. Dorothy Duckworth administers. The facility is CMS-certified, accepts Medicare and Medicaid. Staffing disclosure is incomplete.

RN hours: 23 minutes per day (39% below Mississippi average of 38 minutes), substantially below state norm for clinical oversight. LPN hours: 1 hour 9 minutes per day (5% above state average, 1 hour 6 minutes), slightly above average for routine care. Nurse Aide: 2 hours 19 minutes (7% below state average). Weekend RN hours: 12 minutes (45% below state average of 22 minutes), materially reduced clinical presence on weekends.

Total estimated nursing hours approximately 3 hours 51 minutes, 11% below state average. Physical therapy: 1 minute per day (50% below state average).

Quality measures show mixed outcomes. Long-stay hospitalizations: 2.51 per 1,000 days (in line with state average); ED visits: 2.09 per 1,000 days (27% better than state). Short-stay re-hospitalization: 30.5% (9% worse than state average); ED visits: 15.9% (in line with state); falls with major injury: 0.0% (100% better than state); discharge functional ability: 63.3% (18% better than state). Short-stay falls and discharge outcomes are above average; short-stay re-hospitalization is slightly below average.

The facility does not provide resident census, revenue, payroll, or profit information. Occupancy is stated as “in line with Mississippi average” (approximately 82.3%), but exact percentage is not given. Facilities operating sustainably typically disclose financial data; absence of disclosure raises questions about financial stability.

Services listed: Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab, Healthcare.

Walk score 45 indicates moderate walkability.

The facility does not disclose: exact address, ownership entity, operator name, occupancy rate, CMS ratings in any category, inspection history, financial data, amenities, operating hours, or detailed care protocols. RN staffing is 39% below state average, with weekend RN hours 45% below average. Families should request direct disclosure of complete street address; ownership and operator information; current occupancy rate and resident census; CMS overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings; complete inspection records; financial statements; detailed staffing model and daily protocols; amenity list and activity schedule; and facility operating hours.

Families evaluating Perry County Nursing Center face significant transparency gaps; without transparent disclosure, families cannot adequately assess quality or suitability for placement.

Overview of Wesley Manor

A theater named Tom Thumb tells you something about a place before you even walk in, and Wesley Manor has one, tucked into its amenity list alongside a chapel, a salon and spa, and a garden with walking paths. The nursing home itself sits at 246 Westover Drive in Hattiesburg, three stories, one- and two-bedroom units, starting at $3,709 a month.

Getting around outside the building takes a car. Walk Score comes in at 23, firmly car-dependent, so residents and visiting family will lean on transportation more than sidewalks here.

Clinically, the staffing breakdown covers the standard tiers: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides, all contributing to daily resident care. Beyond nursing itself, the service list includes rehabilitation, respite care, short-term rehab, and round-the-clock staffing, with a specific skilled nursing and rehab track and spiritual care available for residents who want it.

There’s a connection to the wider community too, one that goes past the property line: residents can take part in educational and entertainment programs through nearby University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University, a detail that separates Wesley Manor from a purely self-contained facility.

Wesley Manor ultimately offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation care wrapped in genuine on-site amenities and a real link to local academic life, in a stretch of Hattiesburg where a car matters more than a sidewalk.

Overview of Plain View Assisted Living

Serving senior citizens since 2014, Plain View Assisted Living is situated in Richland, Mississippi. This assisted living community is conveniently located near the city’s Public Library, Police Department, and City Hall. With premier staff on-site, they strive to provide the highest levels of care to residents with their activities of daily living (ADLs).

The community offers single and double-occupancy studio apartments with private bathrooms, emergency call lights, and smoke detectors. Allowing residents to bring their furnishings, they encourage personalized spaces to create a cozy and comfortable environment. Plain View extends services such as meals, medication management, housekeeping, and transportation for appointments, as well as social engagements to stimulate the seniors’ minds and bodies to achieve a balanced lifestyle.

Seek comfort at Southern Living Specialty Care, an exceptional assisted living community in Waynesboro, MS, that offers personal care and managed care. With high-quality assistance around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and personal needs. The community also features accessible communal spaces and secure residences, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Exciting social events, engaging programs, and fitness classes are conducted, encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Meal preparation is also taken care of, providing residents with a variety of well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community ensures residents can find the right care for their ever-changing needs, especially with its comprehensive care options and supportive environment.

Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility at 10 Medical Boulevard, Hattiesburg, Forrest County, MS, administered by Lisa Fairchild under ownership by Bedford Health Properties, LLC. The facility is highly rated for compliance and operational management, with a 5-star overall CMS rating reflecting strong health inspection (5 stars, 95% above state average) and staffing performance (5 stars, 77% above state average). The facility received the 2017 Silver Achievement in Quality Award. Across three inspections since 2021, the facility accumulated 5 citations (ranked 4th best statewide), with zero critical and zero serious violations.

Citations involved quality of care (March 2025), infection control (October 2023), nutrition (October 2023), and care planning (October 2023), all marked corrected. The facility received a $22,000 penalty and 13-day Medicare and Medicaid payment denial in December 2023.

Staffing exceeds state benchmarks on several metrics. Total nursing hours per resident per day stand at 5 hours 25 minutes (25% above state average of 4 hours 20 minutes), ranking the facility 14th of 100 in Mississippi. Weekend total nursing is 3 hours 46 minutes. Registered nurse hours at 35 minutes per resident per day run 8% below state average, as do LPN (1 hour 2 minutes, 6% below) and CNA hours (2 hours 14 minutes, 10% below).

Staff-to-resident ratio is notably strong at 2.69:1 (59% better than state average), though 62% of total staffing hours derive from contract labor. Occupancy is significantly lower than state average at 71.3% (13% below the state average of 82.3%), with 86 of 120 beds occupied, suggesting demand challenges despite the facility’s quality ratings and amenities. Average length of stay is 146 days, reflecting the facility’s emphasis on short-term rehabilitation for Medicare beneficiaries (53% of admissions) and private pay residents (42%). The facility offers updated common areas, gazebo, raised flower gardens, manicured lawns, enclosed courtyard, large dining room with baby grand piano, fireplace, and dedicated rehabilitation and therapy units.

Long-stay quality outcomes reveal significant gaps. Hospitalization rates at 4.27 per 1,000 days and emergency department visits at 5.42 per 1,000 days suggest either higher-acuity admissions or challenges in preventive care management. Walking ability declined in 47.1% of long-stay residents, and incontinence among low-risk residents affected 32%. Depressive symptoms were documented in 14.6% of long-stay residents, and 39.3% received antipsychotic medications, indicating systematic reliance on psychiatric medication that warrants clinical review.

Preventive care strengths include pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates at 100%, pressure ulcer rates at 3.4% (52% better than state), and urinary tract infection rates at 1.1% (56% better than state).

Short-stay rehabilitation outcomes are mixed. Re-hospitalization occurred in 35.6% of post-SNF residents, and successful return to home or community was 39.3%, suggesting that functional discharge planning or post-acute care coordination may need strengthening. Emergency department utilization in short-stay was 23%. However, short-stay medication stewardship is notably strong: zero residents newly started on antipsychotic medications and influenza vaccination 100%.

Given the high antipsychotic use rate and depressive symptom prevalence in long-stay residents, clarification on psychiatric medication review processes and non-pharmacological behavioral management approaches is warranted before placement.

Financially, the facility operates on a razor-thin 0.2% profit margin ($17K on $8.7M revenue), with payroll at 43.5% of revenue, substantially below the healthy 55-65% range. This compressed margin and low payroll percentage relative to revenue suggest organizational efficiency constraints or potential understaffing pressure.

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Accessibility: walk score 0 (car-dependent; most trips require transportation), located 7.8 miles from Hattiesburg city center.

The inspection history shows minimal regulatory issues with zero serious or critical citations. However, the significantly lower occupancy rate (71.3% vs. state average 82.3%) raises questions about market positioning, payer mix acceptance, or resident preference factors despite the facility’s quality ratings and amenities.

Families should ask directly about current infection control and quality care protocols, recent staffing turnover, and whether the lower occupancy reflects recent operational changes or market conditions.

Overview of Washington Care Center

Washington Care Center is a 60-bed nursing home at 1920 Lisa Drive Extended, Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, at the city center. Properties, LLC owns the facility. Debra Johnson administers. The facility is CMS-certified, accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Services listed: skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, memory support, and respite stays. Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab and respite care. The facility maintains 24-hour staffing.

Walk score 62 indicates moderate walkability.

The comparison table immediately signals serious regulatory concerns. Washington Care Center reports 4 fines: material enforcement actions indicating substantiated regulatory violations. The nature of these fines, their dates, the underlying violations, and facility corrective action responses are not displayed.

Staffing data are uniformly below state average. Total nursing hours: 4.21 per resident per day, below Mississippi average. RN hours: 9% below state average, indicating below-average clinical oversight and decision-making capacity. Overall staffing: 9% below state average, indicating below-average direct care assistance for residents.

These figures suggest constrained clinical resources compared to typical Mississippi nursing homes.

Occupancy at 90.9% is 10% above state average, indicating strong demand but potentially limited new-admission capacity and possible strain on staff and resources.

Financial data show scale: revenue $21.2M, payroll $11.7M (55.2% of revenue). The payroll percentage is notably high.

Memory support is listed.

Families evaluating Washington Care Center must request complete CMS inspection records, including all deficiency findings, citations, complaint investigations, and corrective action status. Direct inquiry should address: the 4 reported fines; justification for below-average staffing hours; memory care model, protocols, secured units, and staff dementia credentials; infection control measures and outbreak history; fall prevention protocols and incident tracking; medication management oversight; short-stay versus long-stay outcome comparison; incident reporting and tracking mechanisms; infection rates and antibiotic-resistant pathogen status; and definition and enrollment criteria for “Supplementary Care Options.” Request recent quality measure data, patient safety incidents, and mortality statistics.

Families evaluating Washington Care Center should weigh the 4 fines and below-average staffing against strong occupancy and documented service offerings before placement.

Overview of Garden Hill Assisted Living

Garden Hill Assisted Living is a 62-bed assisted living community located in Columbus, Mississippi at 2082 Yorkville Road E, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi. The owner is George Fuller. The facility provides home-like senior housing and healthcare for residents maintain their quality of life. Garden Hill Assisted Living offers various services and activities, including memory care.

Religious services include spiritual guidance with a visiting chaplain. Tour hours 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Waiter service is available for every meal. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.

|It does not provide 24-hour staffing, respite care, or rehabilitation services.

Columbus is located in Lowndes County in northeastern Mississippi. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle and Sturgis Baptist Medical Center are primary nearby acute-care resources.

Families should contact Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification directly for official inspection records and compliance documentation for this facility.

One Magnolia Place stands as an inviting sanctuary of choice, enhanced by the continuous presence of skilled LPNs and adept staff offering 24/7 assistance, whether in standby mode or with hands-on care. Located near the tranquil Mississippi Sound, this assisted living community seamlessly integrates into its enchanting natural surroundings.

Residents can savor restaurant-style meals in a beautifully adorned dining area that presents serene views of the lake. This is an immersive haven, where a harmonious blend of comfort, aesthetics, and attentive support awaits. Glass-enclosed walkways expertly connect each wing to the central hub, ensuring residents enjoy the convenience of a controlled indoor environment. The private and semi-private rooms, enhanced with captivating decor, offer a canvas awaiting personalization, available furnished or unfurnished.