Info below is compiled from the MS State Dept. of Health (MSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
SC (Senior Communities):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Community Place | SC NH SNF | Brandon | 60 | No | 16 | 1 Bed | - | P. Hill |
| Diversicare of Ripley | SC HOS MC NH SNF | Ripley | 140 | No | 56 | - | - | Matthew Robertson |
| Compere‘s Nursing Home | SC NH | Jackson (Belhaven) | 60 | No | 74 | - | - | Judy Massey |
| Bedford Alzheimer‘s Care Center | SC MC NH SNF | Hattiesburg | 60 | No | 11 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | Tommie Carr |
| Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville | SC AL | Ellisville | - | No | 51 | Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | - |
| Traceway Retirement Community | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Tupelo | 140 | Yes | 43 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - |
| Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo | SC AL IL MC | Tupelo | 112 | Yes | 32 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A | - |
| Hattiesburg Health & Rehab | SC MC NH SNF | Hattiesburg | 184 | No | 57 | - | - | B. Meador |
| Attala County Nursing Center | SC HOS MC NH PC SNF | West Kosciusko | 120 | No | 55 | - | - | Amy Hood |
| Diversicare of Eupora | SC HOS MC NH SNF | Eupora | 119 | No | 40 | - | - | Corey Murphy |
Community Place offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Focusing on post-acute skilled nursing, the home creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and individuality. The environment heeds compassion and kindness for each senior.
Diversicare of Ripley is a 140 bed nursing home in Ripley, Mississippi, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, and memory care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving comfort focused care at the end of life.
Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. That may make the community a good fit for a resident who needs this level of oversight. The setting is also suited to residents who need ongoing nursing support or comfort focused care.
The Short Stay Rehabilitation program provides a temporary stay focused on rehabilitation after an illness or injury. Complex Medical Care addresses residents’ more involved medical needs, and rehabilitation services are available within the center, so a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, with Medicare able to cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.
Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 3 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives limited opportunities to handle nearby tasks independently. Matthew Robertson serves as the administrator.
Overlooking the neighborhood of Jackson, MS, Compere‘s Nursing Home is a trusted senior living community designed to provide an array of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. The community aims to help residents needing support with their recovery process by offering a dependable care team trained to offer an extensive range of services, including wound care, pain management, behavioral management, palliative care, and more. Offering access to various therapy and rehabilitative services, such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy, the community guarantees residents will regain or maintain their highest functionality.
Dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents, the community also offers a wide array of activities designed to help residents make new connections and stay active. A registered dietician carefully plans residents’ meals to make sure they are getting the right nutrients to stay active and healthy. An array of amenities, such as on-site salon services, physician visits, and podiatry services are also offered for added convenience.
Bedford Alzheimer‘s Care Center provides memory care and skilled nursing in Hattiesburg, MS. Memory care supports individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease who need a supervised setting, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs memory-focused care alongside nursing support.
The center has 60 beds and offers private and semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident a personal living space, while a semi-private room supports shared living arrangements. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted; Medicaid can help cover an eligible resident’s long-term care, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.
An enclosed courtyard with a circular walking path provides a contained outdoor area for walking. A salon and spa are available on site, and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy within the center. Tommie Carr serves as the administrator, and a doctor is on staff.
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville is a dedicated retreat in Ellisville, MS, offering assisted living. Exceptional support is also provided for residents’ daily living activities around the clock. Secure accommodations and cozy communal spaces are available, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, incontinence care, and scheduled transportation for residents’ convenience. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s various amenities and top-tier services.
Owned by United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Traceway Retirement Community is a Christian-grounded senior living community in Tupelo, Mississippi. The community offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, cottages, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and traditional nursing home care. Residents can move between levels of care as their needs change without leaving the campus.
The single-story community has 140 beds with private and semi-private accommodations and an occupancy rate of about 91.9%. The average length of stay is 210 days, which is a mix of long-term nursing residents and shorter rehabilitation stays. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care.
Residents receive an average of about 5 hours and 51 minutes of total nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide about 38 minutes of that care, adding clinical oversight alongside the broader nursing team. The community also has a 24-hour emergency call system and immediate nursing assistance when needed.
Residents can attend worship services and Bible classes that reflect the community’s Christian foundation. The community also has an on-site beauty shop. It offers scheduled outings, including trips to a nearby Walmart Supercenter. Residents can bring their pets, and fitness and recreation programmes are part of daily life. Utilities are included in the cost of living, helping simplify monthly budgeting. The area has a Walk Score of 43 out of 100, which is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.
Families considering Traceway Retirement Community may want to ask which room or cottage options are currently available because availability can change with occupancy.
Operated by Pinnacle Pointe at Tupelo, LLC, Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo is a personal care home in Tupelo, Mississippi. The community is about 2.7 miles from downtown Tupelo, near Legion Lake and the Bel Aire Golf Course in Lee County. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof. It’s a practical option for couples or families whose care needs differ or may change over time.
The two-story community has 112 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 400 to nearly 1,700 square feet. Residents must be 55 or older to move in. Maintenance-free living means residents do not have to take care of apartment or grounds maintenance. Pets are welcome in the community.
Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals and have access to an arts and crafts studio, a fireside living room, a library, a fitness centre, and a putting green. Transportation services are available for appointments and errands. The community also provides specialised diabetes care, and families may want to ask about this programme if a loved one needs ongoing support with the condition.
The area has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, meaning a handful of nearby services may be within walking distance, but most outings require a car or the community’s transportation service. Families comparing different communities may want to keep this in mind if walkability is an important part of their decision.
Hattiesburg Health and Rehab is one of the trusted skilled nursing facility in the city. The nursing home inspires residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment by offering long-term nursing home services, short-term care, and rehabilitation. Residents can feel confident knowing it is filled with safe, comfortable, and therapeutic service for a rejuvenating recovery experience.
Hattiesburg Health and Rehab is an 184-bed facility that offers various nursing care services and a memory care support program. Featured accommodations include therapy (speech, occupational, physical), pain management, wound care, tracheostomy care, joint-replacement rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.
Attala County Nursing Center in Kosciusko, Mississippi, delivers skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, and hospice services. Memory care accommodations feature structured supervision designed for individuals prone to wandering. Palliative care manages symptom relief during illness, while hospice programming provides end-of-life comfort care.
Administrator Amy Hood directs operations across the 120-bed property. Daily staffing metrics reflect an average of 4 hours and 25 minutes of direct hands-on nursing care allocated to each resident. Living spaces include private and semi-private rooms. The facilities feature a rehabilitation gym for short-term physical therapy, hydrotherapy spa rooms, a beauty salon, and arranged transportation for off-site medical appointments.
Located in an area with a 55 walk score, the surroundings permit limited errands on foot. Accepted payment paths include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Prospective residents exploring continuous nursing oversight, memory supervision, or rehabilitation care can contact Attala County Nursing Center to inquire about room availability, discuss financial coverage, or arrange a visit.
Diversicare of Eupora provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Eupora, Mississippi. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents who need end of life services, making these options suitable for someone whose needs include ongoing medical care, dementia related supervision, or hospice support.
The community has 119 beds. Short stay rehabilitation gives residents a defined period of recovery focused care, while complex medical care addresses more involved medical needs. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid can help cover eligible long term care, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay means paying directly for care. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Corey Murphy serves as the administrator.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.
This page features 311 senior communities in Mississippi. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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