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Our editorial team analyzed 136 nursing homes in MS using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MS
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableNH (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.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Mississippi average is: 48.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MS nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 136 on this page. See how we rank facilities
The Orchards has innovatively approached assisted living while maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, seniors receive personalized care uniquely designed based on their needs. The continuing care retirement community offers convenience, comfort, and assurance so residents can rest easy knowing they’re in good hands.
Expect nothing but excellent services and commitment from The Orchards. Management and staff are dedicated to ensuring that residents live their best lives; its essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, and scheduled transportation.
Gulfport Care Center is a 90-bed nursing home at 11240 Canal Road, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi. Tangie Carrillo administers. Gerard And Alison Danos Childrens Tr is the owner; Gulfport Healthcare, LLC is the operator. It is CMS-certified and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Walk score 1 (car-dependent). The facility is 7.1 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 (8.3% below state). Quality Measures 1 star (53.9% below state).
Total 4 hours 40 minutes (8% above state, ranked 35th). Staff ratio 2.12:1 (25% better than state), but 21.3% contractor-staffed. Payroll 70.1% of revenue (ranked 14th); there is a high labor cost burden despite staffing deficits.
Profit $201.5K (2.9% margin). Recent recovery from 2021-2022 operating losses.
Four inspections (state average 4.4). 24 citations (42% above state, ranked 80th). Citations per inspection 6 (57% above state, ranked 91st). 3 critical citations (200% worse than state): 2 Abuse/Neglect (June 2025), 1 Quality of Care (June 2025).
All corrected. 2 serious citations (82% worse than state). 19 moderate. Top deficiencies: Resident Rights (8), Abuse/Neglect (4), Quality of Life & Care (2), Pharmacy (2).
21 of 24 from standard inspections; 3 from complaints. Penalties $24K (3 in 3 years: Feb 2024 $7K, June 2025 $9K, $9K). No payment denials.
Long-stay hospitalizations 3.15 per 1,000 days (29% worse than state). UTI 7.0% (168% worse than state); this is markedly elevated. Pneumococcal vaccine 59.3% (38% worse than state). Short-stay re-hospitalization 32.4% (16% worse than state).
ED visits 17.1% (12% worse than state). Discharge ability 44.2% (18% worse than state). Pneumococcal vaccine 55.3% (37% worse than state). Influenza vaccine 46.4% (45% worse than state).
Vaccine rates far below state benchmarks.
1-star ratings across all CMS categories reflect systemic deficiencies: RN staffing 29% below state, abuse/neglect citations, UTI rate 168% above state, vaccine rates 37-45% below state benchmarks, and weak discharge outcomes. High payroll percentage (70.1%) paired with contractor reliance (21.3%) suggests cost management issues rather than staffing stability.
Families should request: explanation of RN shortage and weekend protocols; abuse/neglect corrective actions; UTI and infection control protocols; vaccination protocols; and discharge planning outcomes.
You will certainly need a car for most outings because the area has a Walk Score of 3, even though the facility is about 1.6 miles from the city center and is located at 600 South Pear Orchard Road. Jackson Metro owns this 106-bed place in Ridgeland, Mississippi, which was built with the goal of letting people stay in one home even when their needs shift over time.
Because the facility has memory care, assisted living, and independent living, families can change a loved one’s level of care without moving them to a different place entirely. Although residents are able to choose from social gatherings, spiritual options, and wellness classes, the day is anchored by restaurant-style food, which is paired with support services that keep the daily calendar full of activities.
Families who are looking for a place for a parent to live for many years will find that the next step of care is located just down the hall, which saves them the stress of having to move, even though respite care and rehab stays are offered for shorter periods. This building was made so that people do not have to leave when they get older and need more help from the workers who stay there every single day and night to provide support for every person.
Live a vibrant retirement at Christian Care Center, a distinct community in Canton, MS, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities around the clock to ensure their comfort. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.
Enriching recreational activities and exciting events are conducted, allowing residents to interact with their surroundings and have fun. Delicious and healthy meals are also provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel to their appointments without hassles. The community’s beautifully maintained amenities and top-notch services ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.
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.
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.
Overview of Starkville Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Starkville Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Starkville, MS. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.
The range of care may suit someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting and may later require skilled nursing. Private and semi private rooms are available, with shared living space in semi private rooms and private rooms assigned to one resident. The community is in the Parkdale neighborhood and has 119 beds. LLC Beverly G. Taylor serves as administrator, and 1001 Hospital Road OpCo operates the community.
Bedford Care Center, Monroe Hall provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Hattiesburg, MS. Nursing and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a supervised setting for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit someone whose needs include both ongoing nursing care and memory support.
The center has 80 beds. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted; Medicaid can help cover a qualifying long-term stay, while Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.
Residents can use outdoor patio areas, a landscaped yard, and raised wheelchair-accessible flower gardens, allowing someone with mobility limitations to spend time outdoors and participate in gardening at an accessible height. Rehabilitation therapy services, a Respiratory Care Program, and a Wound Care Program address distinct clinical and recovery needs on site. A salon, transportation van, large activity room, family room with fireplace, and onsite Dedicated Educational Unit are also available.
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.
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.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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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 136 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.
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Nursing Homes in Mississippi at a glance
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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