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Overview of Poplar Springs Nursing Center

Poplar Springs Nursing Center is an outstanding nursing home in Meridian, MS, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With its comprehensive care options, residents receive the highest quality of care for their healthcare needs around the clock. The community also participates in Medicare and Medicaid to ease residents’ financial burdens.

Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. Social events, celebrations, and a variety of recreational opportunities are also conducted to brighten residents’ moods and prevent isolation. Here, residents can reach their potential, accompanied by its wide range of services and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Attala County Nursing Center

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.

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Overview of Diversicare of Eupora

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.

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Overview of Traceway Retirement Community

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.

$1,205/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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Overview of Briar Hill Rest Home

Receive exceptional care at Briar Hill Rest Home, a compassionate nursing home in Florence, MS, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, residents do not have to worry about their personal needs and daily activities with personalized care plans provided around the clock. The community also participates in Medicaid and Medicare to ease older adults’ financial burdens.

Here, residents can celebrate milestones with fun events and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep peace of mind with the community’s dedicated services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Plaza Community Living Center

Hospice care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing are what Plaza Community Living Center offers in Pascagoula, MS. The residential and Clinical tracks take residents whose care does not stop. Hospice serves a person receiving end-of-life support. Short respite stays are booked by caregivers who need help for a while.

Short-term rehabilitation and therapy services are on offer for a resident working back toward recovery. There are 100 beds inside. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay all cover care, and which one applies depends on eligibility and how a family has arranged its money.

Daily nursing arrives at 4 hours and 26 minutes for one resident. An outdoor patio, a beauty shop, and transportation are available. CLC of Pascagoula operates the center, with Brandie Morace as administrator. That mix of a brief stay, recovery therapy, and steady nursing suits a person in any of the three situations.

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Overview of The Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center

The Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Madison, MS, along with hospice, palliative, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing oversight and daily assistance.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away or recovery, giving that caregiver a temporary break while the resident remains in a setting with care available.

The community has 60 beds, with private and semi private rooms. Private rooms suit residents who want their own room, while semi private rooms accommodate two residents sharing a space.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy support rehabilitation. Programs address cardiac rehabilitation, stroke recovery, falls and balance, swallowing disorders, cognition and memory health, and dementia care.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 30m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help cover an eligible long stay when personal savings are limited. A salon, outdoor courtyard, and fishing pond give residents access to personal grooming and outdoor spaces.

Matthew Wagner serves as administrator, and Belhaven Senior Care operates the community. The combination of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs a temporary recovery stay or for a family caregiver who needs a short break.

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Overview of Lakeland Nursing & Rehab

Lakeland Nursing & Rehab is a nursing home in Jackson, MS, with licensed nursing support available around the clock. Staff can also assist residents who need ongoing clinical care, so the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs require more than occasional help with daily activities.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help when personal savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. Amanda Winfield serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Diversicare of Brookhaven

Diversicare of Brookhaven provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, and memory care in Brookhaven, MS. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing medical support, while hospice is intended for residents receiving end of life care. Memory care offers supervision for someone living with dementia, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 58 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Short Stay Rehabilitation and Complex Medical Care are available, with rehabilitation services for residents recovering after illness, injury, or a medical event. A short rehabilitation stay can support temporary recovery without requiring a long term nursing home placement.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs. The area has a Walk Score of 69, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still manage certain outings independently. LLC Cissy Canova serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Diversicare of Shelby

Diversicare of Shelby is a 60 bed nursing home in Shelby, MS, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, memory care, and hospice care. 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 with end of life care needs. The facility also offers Short Stay Rehabilitation and Complex Medical Care, with rehabilitation services allowing a resident to receive therapy as part of the stay.

These services may make Diversicare of Shelby a good fit for someone recovering through rehabilitation, managing complex medical needs, or requiring supervised memory care. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted.

Medicaid can help cover a long stay for eligible residents, Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay allows payment from personal funds. Zina Christian serves as the administrator, and DAC of Shelby operates the community. A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Nursing Homes in Mississippi at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 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: 3.8/ 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