Page 11 of Best Nursing Homes in Mississippi

Heritage House Nursing Center is a 60-bed nursing home at 3103 Wisconsin Avenue, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. Melissa Crump administers. Vicksburg, LLC owns the facility. It is CMS-certified, and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Walk score 74 (very walkable). The facility is located within the city center. It was awarded the bronze prize from the American Health Care Association.

Staffing near or slightly below state average. RN 36 minutes (5% below state). LPN 57 minutes (14% below state). CNA 2 hours 15 minutes (9% below state).

Weekend nursing 3 hours 11 minutes (9% below state). RN weekend 18 minutes (18% below state). Physical Therapist 1 minute (50% below state).

Quality measures show strength in hospitalization and ED visit prevention. Long-stay hospitalizations 1.97 per 1,000 days (19% better than state). ED visits 2.34 (19% better than state). Short-stay re-hospitalization 18.3% (34% better than state).

ED visits 9.7% (37% better than state). Discharge functional ability 59.7% (11% better than state). Return to home 57.9% (15% better than state). Falls with major injury 2.7% (247% worse than state average).

Rehabilitation Services and Short-Term Rehab offered. Activities provided. Dining described as “nutritious, appetizing meals carefully prepared and served in a clean and comfortable dining room.”

Families should request: staffing model and nursing protocols; CMS ratings; inspection records; occupancy and census; financial statements; explanation of elevated fall rates; and care protocols.

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.

Set in the charming neighborhood of Jackson, MS, Belhaven Senior Care is an astonishing senior living community, offering extensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. The community commits itself to helping residents enjoy a successful recovery process by providing them access to an array of services, including in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy, various training programs, and other specialized services for more complex needs. Featuring 60 well-designed accommodations, the community warrants residents a comfortable healing environment designed to their unique needs.

An array of planned activities are also offered to provide residents with their needed opportunities for enrichment and entertainment. Delicious meals that are carefully curated with the help of a registered dietitian are also offered to make sure residents have the energy to live their lives fully. Various amenities and conveniences, such as salon services, podiatry visits, and more, are available to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable.

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.

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.

Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is an assisted living community that stands as a recipient of the prestigious 2019 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award, showcasing its unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of residents through exceptional care. As a center specializing in memory care, Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is devoted to providing specialized support for individuals facing memory care issues, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. 

This community divides its facility into three separate households where residents find their home. Each household is staffed with a dedicated team trained specifically in addressing memory care challenges. Residents and their families can cherish moments outdoors in the enclosed courtyard, featuring a serene circular walking path that fosters a sense of tranquility. At Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center, individualized care takes precedence in a nurturing and affectionate environment. The dedicated staff goes above and beyond to ensure resident comfort and enhance their overall quality of life. With a focus on memory care, the center provides the support and attention necessary to meet the unique needs of residents facing cognitive challenges.

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 Diversicare of Tylertown

A 60-bed nursing home in Tylertown, Mississippi, Diversicare of Tylertown is operated by owner Gayle Bullock. Located at 200 Medical Circle, the home is set up to serve residents who need skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and complex medical support. It takes Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, so there’s flexibility in how families cover care costs. The facility currently operates at 75 percent occupancy, averaging a stay of about 100 days, signaling a mix of short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing-care residents.

Built into the daily schedule is staffing support. Registered nurses are present for roughly 52 minutes per resident day, while nurse aides provide an average of 2 hours and 7 minutes of care per resident daily. Licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses round out the team with approximately 43 minutes per resident day. Overall, total nursing care averages 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident each day, supporting both hands-on assistance and medical oversight. The home’s focus on short-term rehabilitation and complex medical care makes it a reasonable option for someone discharged from a hospital or recuperating from an acute medical event. The surrounding neighborhood scores 41 for walkability. This means some errands can be done on foot, though most trips for visitors and residents will require transportation.

For families evaluating Diversicare of Tylertown, touring the facility and talking with the care team regarding specific needs and rehabilitation goals would help determine if the home is suitable.

Overview of Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center

Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center sits on Broad Avenue, just a couple of miles from the heart of Gulfport in Harrison County. It’s a single-story facility with 151 beds, currently led by Vera Lott. If you’re visiting family and need to run errands without a car, the neighborhood lands at a 50 on the Walk Score scale; moderately walkable, which is pretty convenient. The facility welcomes pets, and they accept both Medicare and Medicaid.

With 102 of the 151 beds filled, the occupancy rate is sitting at 68%. This means the facility isn’t running at full capacity, giving you more breathing room to make decisions rather than feeling forced into a rush.

The care here covers a broad spectrum of needs. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all available on-site, so residents don’t have to deal with the stress of traveling for their appointments. They also offer respite stays for temporary support, and for those nearing the end of life, hospice care is available right in the building.

If you look into the state inspections, you’ll see they’ve focused on a few recurring areas: infection control, housekeeping, dietary services, and protecting resident rights.

Overall, Memorial Driftwood’s mix of services from short-term rehab to hospice means it can handle residents at many different stages of care. It’s a practical option that offers the space to plan carefully.