Page 10 of Best Memory Care in Mississippi

Overview of Grand Trace Health Care and Rehabilitation

Grand Trace Health Care and Rehabilitation is a 96-bed nursing home at 555 John R. Junkin Drive, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. Angelica Higgins is the administrator. Charles Borum is the owner.

It is CMS-certified and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Walk score 64 (moderately walkable). The facility is located within the city center.

CMS ratings: Overall 1 star (60.9% below state). Health Inspection 1 star (64.7% below state). Staffing 1 star (8.3% below state). Quality Measures 5 stars (84.3% above state).

RN 16 minutes per day (58% below state) is a severe shortage. LPN 1 hour 3 minutes (5% below state). CNA 1 hour 54 minutes (23% below state). Weekend nursing 2 hours 57 minutes (16% below state).

RN weekend 11 minutes (50% below state) shows critically low weekend clinical presence. Physical Therapist 1 minute (50% below state). Total 4 hours 43 minutes (9% above state, ranked 35th). Staff ratio 2.35:1 (39% better than state), but payroll is only 22.6% of revenue (ranked 99th); this is well below adequate staffing thresholds.

Occupancy 70% (ranked 89th). Average stay 221 days (mostly long-term residents). Medicare 29%, Private Pay 38%, Medicaid 34% admissions. Revenue $10.0M (ranked 37th).

Profit $8.9K (0.1% margin).

Four inspections (state average 4.4). 34 citations (101% above state, ranked 96th). Citations per inspection 8.5 (122% above state, ranked 102nd, second worst in Mississippi). 0 critical, 3 serious (173% worse than state), 31 moderate.

Recent inspection (August 2025) cited medical record documentation deficiency. Complaint investigations substantiated call light inaccessibility, disrespectful staff behavior, unsafe resident transport. Documented pattern of staffing shortages, inadequate resident hygiene and grooming, unsafe environment. Most complaints substantiated; findings ranged from minimal to actual harm.

Penalties $48K (2 in 3 years: September 2023 $8K, March 2025 $41K). No payment denials.

Long-stay hospitalizations 1.74 per 1,000 days (29% better than state). ED visits 2.25 (22% better than state). Clinical events and functional decline both 22-24% better than state. Falls 0.0%.

UTI 0.0%. However, weight loss 9.7% (56% worse than state). Antipsychotic use 33.5% (58% worse than state). Short-stay return to home 36.6% (28% worse than state).

Antipsychotic increase 6.1% (146% worse than state).

1-star Health Inspection and Staffing ratings contrast sharply with 5-star Quality Measures. RN staffing 58% below state and lowest payroll percentage in Mississippi (22.6%) paired with documented complaint substantiation of disrespectful staff and unsafe transport. Yet standardized quality metrics show strong hospitalization prevention and low fall rates. The gap between complaint findings and quality measures raises questions about care quality consistency and whether standardized measures capture actual resident experience.

Families should request detailed explanation of complaint substantiation outcomes, current staffing deployment protocols, RN shortage impact on care, and verification of quality measure methodology.

Overview of Diversicare of Ripley

Diversicare of Ripley is a skilled nursing home on Cunningham Drive in Ripley, Mississippi. It’s owned by Matthew Robertson and welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families several ways to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. As a 140-bed community, it operates at a solid occupancy of 85 percent, reflecting steady census and an established presence in its market.

The facility leans toward rehabilitation and complex medical care, making it a practical choice for those recuperating from surgery or a hospital stay. The average stay length runs just over three months, a typical span for post-acute rehab residents and those transitioning. Daily nursing support averages 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident, with registered nurses contributing 38 minutes, nurse aides providing 1 hour 51 minutes, and licensed practical nurses adding 46 minutes to the daily hands-on care. The Ripley location stands in a somewhat walkable neighborhood where some errands can be handled on foot, and most trips demand a short drive.

For families visiting, the setting offers a tranquil community feel with nearby amenities to bolster residents and visiting relatives.

Overview of Courtyard Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Owned by Lisa Haskins, Courtyard Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 145-bed SNF on South Locust Street in Mccomb, Mississippi. Administered by Gary Mize, it accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families numerous routes to cover post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term care. The community currently operates at 74 percent occupancy, with residents staying an average of 231 days, a span reflecting a mix of short-term rehabilitation clients and those staying for ongoing nursing care.

The home is built around rehabilitation services and post-acute care, making it suitable for anyone convalescing from a hospital stay or surgery. Substantial is daily nursing support, with total nursing care averaging 4 hours 6 minutes per resident day, backed by around 25 minutes of registered nurse time, 2 hours 3 minutes of nursing aide support, and 1 hour 7 minutes of LPN/LVN care per resident. Staff is available 24/7, providing nonstop care continuity. The Mccomb location scores 61 on walkability, meaning some nearby errands are walkable, though most trips will benefit from a car.

The moderately walkable setting can fit visiting families and people valuing a more tranquil neighborhood environment over a busier commercial area.

Overview of Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center – Gulfport

Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services with a touch of class. Their facility is designed to offer a modern and comforting environment that assures residents of personalized attention and advanced medical technologies. The staff is not just highly qualified, but also genuinely passionate about their work. They stress their commitment to delivering extraordinary outcomes. 
The home offers specialized care programs such as wound care and short-term rehab, which includes post-surgical care, therapies, and pain management. For long-term care, they provide services such as palliative care, social services, respite, therapeutic recreation, and round-the-clock nursing care. They also provide a variety of amenities, including fine dining, spacious accommodations, private and semi-private rooms, recreational programs, cable TV, and internet services. Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center continuously strives to redefine healthcare with novel and effective strategies that improve the lives of their residents.

Overview of Coastal Health & Rehabilitation Center

Coastal Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 180-bed nursing home at 1530 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi. Dennis C. Barnett is the administrator. Coastal Center Operations Holdings LLC is the owner.

It is CMS-certified and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Walk score 3 (car-dependent).The facility is 2.2 miles from the city center.

CMS ratings: Overall 1 star (60.9% below state). Health Inspection 1 star (64.7% below state). Staffing 1 star (69.4% below state). Quality Measures 1 star (7.8% below state).

Staffing presents critical deficiencies. Total nursing hours 1 hour 16 minutes per day is 71% below state average and ranked 95th of 100 Mississippi facilities. This is the lowest reported staffing level in the state. RN 25 minutes per day is 34% below state.

LPN 1 hour 0 minutes is 9% below state. CNA 1 hour 53 minutes is 24% below state. Weekend nursing 57 minutes is 73% below state. RN weekend 14 minutes is 36% below state.

Staff ratio 1.04:1 is 39% worse than state.

Occupancy 58% (ranked 97th). 105 of 180 beds are occupied. The average length of stay is 96 days. Medicare 21%, Private Pay 57%, Medicaid 22% admissions.

Revenue $16.8M (ranked 6th). Operating loss $198K (-1.2% margin). Payroll $6.3M (37.2% of revenue). The facility operates with significant financial loss despite high revenue.

Inspection and citation record are the worst in the state. Six inspections (state average 4.4). 44 citations (160% above state, ranked 101st of 103, second worst). Citations per inspection 7.33 (91% above state, ranked 98th of 103).

4 critical citations (300% worse than state), 7 serious (536% worse than state), 33 moderate. August 2025 inspection cited pest control, linen shortages, incomplete care planning. Earlier inspections documented care planning failures, wound care inadequacy, infection control violations, environmental cleanliness problems, and food service failures. Complaint investigations substantiated neglect including failure to prevent fecal impaction.

Top deficiencies: Quality of Life & Care (13), Resident Rights (8), Abuse/Neglect (3). Penalties $92K (5 in 3 years: November 2023 $6K, $6K; October 2024 $50K; November 2024 $7K, $7K). Pattern of persistent deficiencies without improvement trajectory.

Quality outcomes are mixed. Long-stay increased need for help 29.8% (41% worse than state). Pressure ulcers 10.7% (50% worse than state). Hospitalizations 2.99 per 1,000 days (23% worse than state).

ED visits 3.49 (21% worse than state). Short-stay discharge ability 83.1% (55% better than state). Return to home 49.1% (in line with state). Short-stay ED visits 20.1% (31% worse than state).

The facility’s 1-star staffing rating reflects the lowest total nursing hours in Mississippi (71% below average), a citation rate 160% above average with 4 critical and 7 serious citations), substantiated neglect findings, and operating loss despite high revenue. Families must understand that this facility carries a severe staffing deficit and among the worst citation records in Mississippi.

Families should verify directly detailed explanations of all substantiated neglect findings and corrective actions, and reasons for persistent deficiencies across multiple inspection years.

Overview of SummerHouse Bay Cove

SummerHouse Bay Cove is a 142-bed senior living community in Biloxi, Mississippi at 680 Bay Cove Drive, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, 8.5 miles from the city center. The owner is Biloxi Opco I, LLC. The facility offers assisted living and GLOW Memory Care services in a waterfront setting. The community provides personalized care and engaging lifestyle programs.

SummerHouse Bay Cove has 24-hour staffing and respite care available. Named programs include GLOW Memory Care, Sensations Dining, Celebrations Activities & Events, Dimensions Health & Fitness, Expressions Concierge, Impressions Housekeeping & Maintenance, Connections Transportation, and Military Veterans Program. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. It does not offer rehabilitation services.

Biloxi is located in Harrison County on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Memorial Hospital and Biloxi Regional 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.

StoneRidge of Farmington is a 30-bed assisted living facility providing licensed assisted living and Alzheimer’s care located in Corinth, Mississippi in Alcorn County. The owner is StoneRidge of Farmington, Inc., family-owned and operated. The facility offers personalized care and assistance with daily living activities. StoneRidge of Farmington provides memory care, respite care, and 24-hour staffing.

Amenities include Alzheimer’s care, 24/7 assistance, emergency call system, laundry, housekeeping, beauty salon, WiFi, and exercise and therapy activities. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. It does not offer rehabilitation services.

Corinth is located in Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi. North Mississippi Medical Center is the primary nearby acute-care resource.

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

Overview of The Pinnacle of Oxford

The Pinnacle of Oxford is a 57-bed assisted living and memory care facility offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays at 1488 Belk Boulevard, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Owner is MFF Oxford. Amenities include beauty shop, personal laundry services, private dining, transportation, 24/7 licensed staff, weekly housekeeping and linen services, spacious suites, active living, physical, occupational and speech therapies. Does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.

Accepts respite care and rehabilitation services with memory care. Provides 24-hour staffing. Walk score is 80, very walkable. Award: Best of Oxford 2025.

Oxford is located in Lafayette County in north-central Mississippi. University of Mississippi Medical Center and Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi 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.

The Orchard is a 106-bed continuing care retirement community offering individualized options for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and memory care at 600 South Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, 1.6 miles from the city center. The owner is Jackson Metro. Amenities include on-site and scheduled services, restaurant-style dining, wellness activities, social gatherings, exercise classes, spiritual outlets, and engaging programming. Specific programs include independent living apartments and assisted living apartments.

Memory care available. Respite care available. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. 24-hour staffing not confirmed in documentation.

Voted Best Retirement Community in Ridgeland 2023.

Ridgeland is located in Madison County in central Mississippi. St. Dominic’s Health Services and Mississippi 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.