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Best Nursing Homes in Mississippi

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 119 nursing homes in Mississippi using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MS
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.6/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.

90 facilities compared · CMS & MS Dept. of Health data

Gulfport Care Center
NH
HC
MC
Gulfport
90
Facility 90
MS AVG 70
Rank #81 / 267
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #72 / 121
0%
4.67
Facility 4.67
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #43 / 117
-28%+1%
$24.3k
Facility $24.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #91 / 121
24
Facility 24
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #92 / 120
6.0
Facility 6.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 120
570-
9
Facility 9
MS AVG 33
Rank #248 / 319
Gerard And Alison Danos Childrens Tr
$8.6M
Facility $8.6M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #86 / 113
$3.7M
Facility $3.7M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #46 / 113
43.7%
Facility 43.7%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #15 / 113
255341
Woodland Village Nursing Center
NH
HC
IL
MC
PC
RC
Diamondhead
132
Facility 132
MS AVG 70
Rank #19 / 267
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #70 / 121
0%
5.03
Facility 5.03
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #31 / 117
-73%+9%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 121
18
Facility 18
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #68 / 120
4.5
Facility 4.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #81 / 120
-105-
40
Facility 40
MS AVG 33
Rank #138 / 319
City Of Gulfport
$14.3M
Facility $14.3M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #11 / 113
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #5 / 113
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #25 / 113
255163
The Pillars of Biloxi
NH
HC
NC
RC
Biloxi
180
Facility 180
MS AVG 70
Rank #3 / 267
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #65 / 121
+3%
3.75
Facility 3.75
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #92 / 117
+18%-19%
$47.7k
Facility $47.7k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #103 / 121
41
Facility 41
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #116 / 120
5.9
Facility 5.9
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #107 / 120
5150-
27
Facility 27
MS AVG 33
Rank #188 / 319
Community Living Centers, LLC
$13.7M
Facility $13.7M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #9 / 113
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #7 / 113
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #42 / 113
255093
Community Place
NH
NC
Brandon
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #122 / 267
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #4 / 121
+19%
6.02
Facility 6.02
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #6 / 117
-59%+30%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 121
15
Facility 15
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #48 / 120
5.0
Facility 5.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #93 / 120
-54-
16
Facility 16
MS AVG 33
Rank #223 / 319
Community Place
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #82 / 113
$3.9M
Facility $3.9M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #52 / 113
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #23 / 113
255285
Traceway Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
Tupelo (West Main Street)
140
Facility 140
MS AVG 70
Rank #15 / 267
92.1%
Facility 92.1%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #33 / 121
+12%
5.85
Facility 5.85
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #8 / 117
-43%+26%
$24.9k
Facility $24.9k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #93 / 121
17
Facility 17
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #62 / 120
2.8
Facility 2.8
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #19 / 120
1129-
43
Facility 43
MS AVG 33
Rank #122 / 319
United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc
$16.3M
Facility $16.3M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #2 / 113
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #2 / 113
54.6%
Facility 54.6%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #36 / 113
255309
Pleasant Hills Community Living Center
NH
HC
NC
RC
Jackson (Bradie)
100
Facility 100
MS AVG 70
Rank #68 / 267
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #56 / 121
+6%
4.03
Facility 4.03
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #80 / 117
-3%-13%
$75.3k
Facility $75.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #110 / 121
22
Facility 22
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #89 / 120
2.8
Facility 2.8
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #19 / 120
283A+
30
Facility 30
MS AVG 33
Rank #176 / 319
Landa Oglesby
$9.6M
Facility $9.6M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #44 / 113
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #36 / 113
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #40 / 113
255112
DeSoto Healthcare Center
NH
HC
PC
RC
Southaven (Brook Hollow)
120
Facility 120
MS AVG 70
Rank #23 / 267
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #95 / 121
-8%
4.54
Facility 4.54
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #57 / 117
-30%-2%
$9.3k
Facility $9.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #70 / 121
17
Facility 17
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #62 / 120
2.8
Facility 2.8
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #19 / 120
291A+
25
Facility 25
MS AVG 33
Rank #196 / 319
Desoto Healthcare Inc
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #13 / 113
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #20 / 113
47.4%
Facility 47.4%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #79 / 113
255296
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
NH
AL
MC
Hattiesburg (Parkhaven)
29
Facility 29
MS AVG 70
Rank #219 / 267
--
8.64
Facility 8.64
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #1 / 117
+89%+87%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 121
3
Facility 3
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #2 / 120
1.0
Facility 1.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 120
-27-
67
Facility 67
MS AVG 33
Rank #19 / 319
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Poplar Springs Nursing Center
NH
MC
Meridian
89
Facility 89
MS AVG 70
Rank #88 / 267
--
5.00
Facility 5.00
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #31 / 117
+20%+8%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 121
20
Facility 20
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #78 / 120
3.3
Facility 3.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #35 / 120
-17-
0
Facility 0
MS AVG 33
Rank #294 / 319
Shelley Hale
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #55 / 113
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #39 / 113
50.8%
Facility 50.8%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #32 / 113
255315
River Chase Village
NH
RC
Gautier
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #122 / 267
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #35 / 121
+11%
4.06
Facility 4.06
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #72 / 117
-56%-12%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 121
16
Facility 16
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #54 / 120
4.0
Facility 4.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #67 / 120
254-
35
Facility 35
MS AVG 33
Rank #160 / 319
River Chase Village, Inc
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #78 / 113
$3.1M
Facility $3.1M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #99 / 113
48.1%
Facility 48.1%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #83 / 113
255289
Tunica Nursing Home
NH
Tunica
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #122 / 267
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #85 / 121
-5%
5.82
Facility 5.82
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #11 / 117
+7%+26%
$63.3k
Facility $63.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #107 / 121
17
Facility 17
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #62 / 120
3.4
Facility 3.4
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #45 / 120
549-
49
Facility 49
MS AVG 33
Rank #87 / 319
Tunica Property LLC
$5.6M
Facility $5.6M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #88 / 113
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #87 / 113
53.6%
Facility 53.6%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #41 / 113
255334
Landmark of DeSoto
NH
HC
MC
PC
Horn Lake
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #122 / 267
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #94 / 121
-7%
3.86
Facility 3.86
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #86 / 117
+12%-17%
$10.5k
Facility $10.5k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #77 / 121
13
Facility 13
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #38 / 120
4.3
Facility 4.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #75 / 120
252A+
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 33
Rank #37 / 319
John Falkner
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #111 / 113
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #63 / 113
48%
Facility 48%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #1 / 113
255281
Vaiden Community Living Center
NH
HC
NC
RC
Vaiden
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #122 / 267
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #7 / 121
+17%
3.95
Facility 3.95
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #86 / 117
+24%-15%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 121
15
Facility 15
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #48 / 120
3.8
Facility 3.8
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #61 / 120
158A+
19
Facility 19
MS AVG 33
Rank #216 / 319
Kelly Mann
$6.1M
Facility $6.1M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #70 / 113
$2.6M
Facility $2.6M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #106 / 113
43%
Facility 43%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #105 / 113
255283
Plaza Community Living Center
NH
HC
NC
RC
Pascagoula
100
Facility 100
MS AVG 70
Rank #68 / 267
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #34 / 121
+12%
3.79
Facility 3.79
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #92 / 117
+97%-18%
$79.6k
Facility $79.6k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #115 / 121
22
Facility 22
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #89 / 120
7.3
Facility 7.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #115 / 120
486A+
61
Facility 61
MS AVG 33
Rank #30 / 319
Michael Crump
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #53 / 113
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #51 / 113
50.7%
Facility 50.7%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #52 / 113
255207
Courtyards Community Living Center
NH
HC
NC
RC
Fulton
66
Facility 66
MS AVG 70
Rank #115 / 267
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #43 / 121
+10%
3.81
Facility 3.81
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #92 / 117
-6%-18%
$117.7k
Facility $117.7k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #118 / 121
39
Facility 39
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #114 / 120
6.5
Facility 6.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #113 / 120
1158A+
50
Facility 50
MS AVG 33
Rank #83 / 319
Clc Of Fulton, LLC
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #72 / 113
$2.9M
Facility $2.9M
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #89 / 113
45.8%
Facility 45.8%
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #80 / 113
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Overview of Landmark of Desoto

Landmark of Desoto is a nursing home on Nail Road in Horn Lake, Mississippi, with 45 years of continuous operation. The 60-bed facility is owned by John Falkner and managed by Roberta Loggins. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, so families have multiple options for accessing short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation services, offering comprehensive therapy and short-term recovery programs for residents following hospital stays or surgical procedures. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident each day. Residents are supported by a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides on-site around the clock.

The facility offers a range of therapeutic and recreational amenities. It features a rehabilitation gym equipped for therapy, hydrotherapy spa rooms, landscaped gardens, and comfortable private and semi-private rooms. Common areas around the home are ideal spaces for daily activities and community life.

There’s also a beauty salon, religious services, and organized community outings that supplement daily programming. Transportation to medical appointments is available in case residents need to attend appointments outside the facility. The property is in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 60. Some nearby errands can be done on foot, while others will require a short drive.

Residents stay for an average of 167 days, reflecting the strong rehabilitation focus for short-term recovery patients. Dining follows dietitian-approved menus. Residents also have access to cable television, Wi-Fi, and standard housekeeping and laundry services.

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Overview of Hilltop Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center

Located in Union, Mississippi, Hilltop Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 60-bed nursing home operated by 101 Kirkland Street OpCo, LLC and owned by Alex Smith. The community serves residents with short-term rehabilitation needs and longer-term nursing care. Most stay for an average of 244 days, including post-acute recovery and ongoing care arrangements. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to cover care.

The home focuses on comprehensive post-acute care and long-term services. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident each day, with registered nurses providing 1 hour and 21 minutes of direct RN care, nurse aides 1 hour and 51 minutes, and licensed practical nurses 24 minutes. This staffing pattern provides hands-on nursing support throughout a resident’s stay.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care is the facility’s key specialty. Seniors with cognitive decline will find dedicated services tailored to the specific needs of memory care residents. The facility has 24-hour staffing to support residents around the clock. It also offers rehabilitation services for those recovering from illness or injury.

Union has a Walk Score of 45, which is somewhat walkable. Some nearby services can be reached on foot, but most errands will require transportation. The area has a residential character, and it’s close to local resources and medical facilities.

Hilltop Manor best suits families seeking either short-term rehabilitation in the post-hospital period or longer-term nursing care with a memory care specialization. The facility’s staffing ratios and 24-hour support provide consistent daily care for residents’ daily needs.

Contact Hilltop Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Grenada Living Center

Grenada Living Center is a skilled nursing home on Grandview Drive in Grenada, Mississippi. It is operated under the administration of Kelly Mann and owned by Terell Harrison. The community provides nursing care and rehabilitation, particularly for those recovering from surgery or hospitalization.

It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, so families have flexible coverage options. The 90-bed facility is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 63, so some daily errands can be done on foot.

Residents stay for an average of 198 days as the home focuses on short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day. They are supported by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

This staffing structure consistently provides hands-on care and monitoring throughout the day. The nursing team works with rehabilitation specialists to help residents recover strength and function after hospital stays or medical events.

Residents’ daily lives are centered on rehabilitation and wellness. The facility has a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, hydrotherapy spa rooms, and landscaped grounds where residents can spend time outdoors. There are private or semiprivate rooms and common areas for comfort and activity. Recreation and therapeutic activities are a big part of their schedule, providing structure and engagement as residents recover.

Dietitians are responsible for the meals, which are carefully prepared and served in a comfortable dining room. Amenities include a beauty salon and barbershop. There are also religious services and transportation to medical appointments. Residents have access to cable television, Wi-Fi, and a computer to stay connected to family and current events. Housekeeping and laundry services are available for daily upkeep, so families can focus on visiting and supporting their loved one through rehabilitation.

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Overview of Sunshine Health Care

Managed by administrator David Horn, Sunshine Health Care, Inc. runs a 60-bed skilled nursing home on Highway 9 North in Pontotoc, Mississippi. The administrative office accepts multiple insurance setups, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding area has a walkability score of 46 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent layout where family members will generally need a vehicle to run errands or travel to the property.

Stays at this facility average about 189 days, which splits the daily operational focus between temporary post-hospital therapy tracks and long-term residential placements. To handle routine daily medical and personal care needs, the 24-hour staffing framework provides an average of 7 hours and 33 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides distribute this time across daily shifts to maintain clinical oversight.

Oversight files from public health departments document the facility’s recurring regulatory compliance reviews. Regular inspection records indicate that the administration handles its daily charting and nursing operations within local licensing guidelines, which keeps the home’s long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.

Prospective residents can select between private or semi-private room setups that include building-wide Wi-Fi access. The campus features an on-site beauty shop and barber services to minimize the need for outside appointments, while the clinical staff coordinates connections to specialized medical providers when outside care is required. Daily living centers on personalized rehabilitation loops and freshly prepared meals, with open visiting windows that let family members check in at their convenience.

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Overview of Senatobia Healthcare and Rehab

Operating under the direction of administrator Mark Tuggle and SCCR, LLC, Senatobia Healthcare and Rehab provides skilled nursing services through a 106-bed building on Getwell Drive in Senatobia, Mississippi. Financial management is handled across multiple coverage paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you plan to visit, the local neighborhood holds a walkability score of 51 out of 100, which means the layout is moderately pedestrian-friendly, allowing family members to handle a few nearby errands on foot.

Statistical records highlight an average length of stay of around 108 days, demonstrating an operational emphasis on short-term post-acute rehabilitation alongside traditional residential placements. Daily clinical management relies on an around-the-clock staffing plan that delivers an average of 5 hours and 11 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This daily clinical attention is divided across shifts into 39 minutes from registered nurses, 57 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 2 hours and 25 minutes from nurse aides.

Public health department databases monitor the property’s recurring licensing evaluations and regulatory compliance history. The documented review files show that administrative teams keep daily charting and building operations aligned with state nursing standards, which keeps the home’s long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.

Interested individuals can access structured functional recovery programs and dedicated therapy loops designed to aid transitions back home after a hospitalization or surgery. The campus provides common areas for social gathering, laundry assistance, and dietary options configured around standard medical needs. Families can coordinate tours directly with the front office to view the residential rooms and check out the daily activity options firsthand.

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Overview of Camellia Estates

The 30-bed nursing community at Camellia Estates operates under the ownership of Misty Linder on White Street in McComb, Mississippi. Administrative personnel process resident accounts through two distinct payment options: Medicare and private pay. If you plan on visiting a relative, the local neighborhood provides a moderate walkability score of 59 out of 100, which indicates a pedestrian-friendly layout where guests can manage a few quick errands on foot.

Operational data reveal that residents remain at this property for an average of 29 days, signaling a specialized focus on rapid post-hospital rehabilitation and short-term transitional recovery. To support this fast-paced therapy schedule, the clinical rotation supplies an average of 4 hours and 51 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This daily workload includes 51 minutes of direct clinical oversight explicitly delivered by a registered nurse.

Public records show that the facility’s adherence to state standards is ensured through recurring licensing reviews. Government regulatory records confirm that the administrative team manages its daily medical charting and physical plant routines within standard legal boundaries, which keeps the home’s long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.

Families have access to hydrotherapy spa rooms, a beauty salon and barbershop, building-wide Wi-Fi, and public computer stations. The transportation staff arranges vehicles for off-site medical appointments and local community excursions, while the dining hall serves dietitian-approved meals built around therapeutic health requirements. The everyday calendar pairs these nutritional plans and physical therapy loops with structured social events, daily room cleaning, and laundry care.

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Overview of Vicksburg Convalescent Center

Under the ownership of Vicksburg Management Associates and the administration of Amy Brown, Vicksburg Convalescent Center operates a 100-bed skilled nursing facility on Cherry Street in downtown Vicksburg, Mississippi. The facility processes payments through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is highly pedestrian-friendly, meaning family members can complete most daily errands on foot when coming to the property.

Residents stay an average of 291 days, a timeline that reflects an operational balance between multi-month residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy. To manage the daily medical schedule, the 24-hour staffing setup delivers an average of 3 hours and 28 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with registered nurses providing 49 minutes of that daily clinical oversight.

State licensing logs track the property’s regulatory compliance through regular public health reviews. Compliance files indicate that the administration manages its clinical charting and building routines within statutory lines, resulting in zero deficiencies on recent inspection reports and maintaining a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Interested individuals can access on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies alongside specialized respiratory and tracheostomy support. The community features an on-site salon and barber shop, with meals prepared daily to meet standard nutritional guidelines.

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Overview of Vaiden Community Living Center

Kelly Mann owns Vaiden Community Living Center, a 60-bed skilled nursing facility managed by administrator Heather Palculict on Mulberry Street in Vaiden, Mississippi. The billing department processes several coverage pathways, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the rural neighborhood is car-dependent with a walkability score of 19 out of 100, meaning family members will generally need a personal vehicle to reach the property.

Operating for 25 years, the facility maintains a high occupancy level at 97 percent, with an average resident stay of 359 days. This timeline shows an operational focus on long-term residential care alongside short-term rehabilitation. To manage daily medical needs, the clinical schedule delivers an average of 3 hours and 57 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day through an around-the-clock team of nurses and aides.

Records document the property’s regulatory compliance history through regular licensing reviews. Documentation indicates that the administration handles its clinical tracking and building operations within statutory lines, resulting in zero deficiencies on recent reports and maintaining an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Older adults have access to specialized rehabilitation programming, physical therapy loops, and a monthly in-house podiatry service. The campus provides semi-private accommodations, an outdoor patio, an on-site beauty shop, a facility transportation van, and structured engagement projects. The daily routine balances freshly prepared meals tailored to dietary guidelines with housekeeping assistance, laundry care, and open visiting windows.

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Overview of Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Harold Cain owns Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a 60-bed skilled nursing home located at 1300 Melody Lane in Leakesville, Mississippi. The facility works with several standard financial networks, processing payments through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. If you plan to visit, the local neighborhood has a walkability score of 43 out of 100, which indicates a car-dependent setting where family members can walk to a few select spots but will generally need a vehicle.

The building operates at a 78 percent occupancy rate, and an average resident stay of 335 days reflects a daily workload balanced between multi-month residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy. To monitor routine health and personal care needs, the 24-hour staffing structure supplies an average of 5 hours and 6 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This clinical time is distributed among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

Public health databases track the property’s regulatory compliance through regular licensing evaluations. State file reviews show that the administrative team manages daily charting and building procedures within statutory guidelines, keeping the home’s overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.

Older adults can access an extensive clinical lineup that includes respiratory therapy, stroke recovery tracks, IV therapy, tube feeding support, and BIPAP/CPAP management, alongside arranged dialysis transportation. The campus features scheduled social events, movie nights, bingo games, arts and crafts classes, and prayer services.

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Overview of Edgewood Health & Rehab

The 119-bed nursing home at Edgewood Health & Rehab operates under the ownership of Rita Kelly and the management of Darren Massey at 205 Byram Parkway in Byram, Mississippi. Financial billing is handled through multiple standard coverage plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you want to check out the local surroundings, the neighborhood is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1 out of 100, meaning family members will need a personal vehicle for all trips to the property.

Stays at this location average about 322 days, showing a daily work routine divided between permanent residential care and short-term post-hospital rehabilitation. The facility runs a 24-hour setup that averages 5 hours and 10 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This workload is shared among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle daily medical checks and direct physical care.

State file archives verify that the building’s everyday operational charting and clinical procedures match local code requirements, keeping the home’s long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.

Interested individuals can access an on-site therapy gym, a shared community dining room, an outdoor courtyard, and a beauty salon. Daily menus are managed by a certified dietary director to accommodate specific food allergies and medical restrictions.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Mississippi

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Mississippi?

Assisted living in Mississippi is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Mississippi Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Mississippi Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 119 nursing homes in Mississippi. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Mississippi?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Mississippi, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Mississippi?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.