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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 Table NH (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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Diversicare of Southaven
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Southaven (West End)
140
Facility 140
MS AVG 87
Rank #10 / 132
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #22 / 108
+10%
4.01
Facility 4.01
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #95 / 117
D +28%-14%
$78.3k
Facility $78.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #110 / 118
44
Facility 44
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #112 / 114
5.5
Facility 5.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #95 / 114
10132-
22
Facility 22
MS AVG 39
Rank #96 / 126
Diversicare Of Southaven,
$15.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #4 / 111
$6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #6 / 111
42.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 42.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MS AVG 48%
Rank #91 / 111
255109
Chadwick Nursing & Rehab Center
NH
SNF
Jackson (Bradie)
102
Facility 102
MS AVG 87
Rank #44 / 132
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #53 / 108
+4%
3.89
Facility 3.89
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #104 / 117
C- -53%-16%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #62 / 118
22
Facility 22
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #75 / 114
3.7
Facility 3.7
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #57 / 114
191-
24
Facility 24
MS AVG 39
Rank #94 / 126
Ranessa Myles
$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #19 / 111
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #47 / 111
37%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #107 / 111
255125
Brandon Community Carew Center
NH
Brandon
230
Facility 230
MS AVG 87
Rank #1 / 132
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5.89
Facility 5.89
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #9 / 117
? -66%+27%
$97.6k
Facility $97.6k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #112 / 118
43
Facility 43
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #111 / 114
3.6
Facility 3.6
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #51 / 114
1135-
28
Facility 28
MS AVG 39
Rank #85 / 126
Joyce Course
$21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #1 / 111
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #1 / 111
45.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #76 / 111
255106
Edgewood Health & Rehab
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Byram
119
Facility 119
MS AVG 87
Rank #25 / 132
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #41 / 108
+6%
6.27
Facility 6.27
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #5 / 117
D+ -50%+35%
$123.0k
Facility $123.0k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #116 / 118
47
Facility 47
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #113 / 114
3.6
Facility 3.6
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #51 / 114
16109--Darren Massey
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #12 / 111
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #16 / 111
45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #74 / 111
255103
Courtyards Community Living Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Fulton
66
Facility 66
MS AVG 87
Rank #70 / 132
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #51 / 108
+4%
4.36
Facility 4.36
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #62 / 117
C -6%-6%
$117.7k
Facility $117.7k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #115 / 118
39
Facility 39
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #105 / 114
6.5
Facility 6.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 114
1159A+
50
Facility 50
MS AVG 39
Rank #40 / 126
Clc Of Fulton, LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #80 / 111
$2.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #91 / 111
45.8%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 45.8%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
MS AVG 48%
Rank #72 / 111
255212
Plaza Community Living Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Pascagoula
100
Facility 100
MS AVG 87
Rank #46 / 132
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #73 / 108
-2%
4.43
Facility 4.43
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #62 / 117
B- +97%-4%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 118
23
Facility 23
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #80 / 114
5.8
Facility 5.8
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #101 / 114
484A+
61
Facility 61
MS AVG 39
Rank #15 / 126
Clc Of Pascagoula LLC
$8.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #43 / 111
$4.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #40 / 111
50.7%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 50.7%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
MS AVG 48%
Rank #40 / 111
255207
Gulfport Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Gulfport
90
Facility 90
MS AVG 87
Rank #55 / 132
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #80 / 108
-5%
4.42
Facility 4.42
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #62 / 117
D- -28%-5%
$24.3k
Facility $24.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #95 / 118
22
Facility 22
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #75 / 114
7.3
Facility 7.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #112 / 114
574-
9
Facility 9
MS AVG 39
Rank #113 / 126
Gulfport Healthcare, LLC
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #47 / 111
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #58 / 111
43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #85 / 111
255341
Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall
NH
SNF
Mendenhall
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 87
Rank #72 / 132
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #28 / 108
+8%
4.43
Facility 4.43
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #62 / 117
D+ -14%-4%
$101.5k
Facility $101.5k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #114 / 118
23
Facility 23
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #80 / 114
3.8
Facility 3.8
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #64 / 114
656-
40
Facility 40
MS AVG 39
Rank #69 / 126
Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #69 / 111
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #98 / 111
39.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #101 / 111
255150
Tishomingo Manor
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Iuka
105
Facility 105
MS AVG 87
Rank #37 / 132
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #17 / 108
+10%
3.95
Facility 3.95
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #95 / 117
C -14%-15%
$12.4k
Facility $12.4k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #82 / 118
15
Facility 15
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #47 / 114
3.8
Facility 3.8
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #64 / 114
5100-
40
Facility 40
MS AVG 39
Rank #69 / 126
Elton G. Beebe Sr. Irrv Childrens Tr
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #28 / 111
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #22 / 111
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #56 / 111
255218
Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
SNF
Ocean Springs
115
Facility 115
MS AVG 87
Rank #31 / 132
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
MS AVG 86.1%
Rank #39 / 108
+6%
3.79
Facility 3.79
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #108 / 117
C +3%-18%
$38.3k
Facility $38.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #101 / 118
31
Facility 31
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #99 / 114
6.2
Facility 6.2
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #106 / 114
5105-
80
Facility 80
MS AVG 39
Rank #1 / 126
Ms. Hud Ocean Springs,
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #24 / 111
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #17 / 111
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #50 / 111
255142

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Overview of Diversicare of Southaven

Diversicare of Southaven is a nursing home in Southaven, Mississippi, offering skilled nursing, memory care, and hospice care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs, while memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone nearing the end of life.

The center also provides short stay rehabilitation, giving someone a temporary setting for recovery and therapy after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Complex medical care supports residents whose needs require more medically intensive attention than routine daily assistance. Diversicare of Southaven may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation or whose changing health needs call for skilled nursing and memory care within one community.

The home has 140 beds. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid offers an eligible resident a public payment route, Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. Total nurse staffing is four hours per resident per day, representing four hours of nursing time allocated to each resident daily. LLC Charles Small is the administrator.

Contact Diversicare of Southaven

Overview of Chadwick Nursing & Rehab Center

Chadwick Nursing & Rehab Center is a nursing home in Jackson, MS, providing nursing care and skilled nursing. Round the clock nursing care supports residents who need ongoing clinical attention, while rehabilitation services address recovery and therapy needs. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs continuous nursing care or rehabilitation in one setting.

The center has 102 beds and offers private and semi private suites. Private suites provide an individual living space, while semi private suites accommodate residents who share a room. Its memory care neighborhood, transitional care program, and therapy services give residents access to specialized areas and rehabilitation programming within the center. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows care to be funded directly. Ranessa Myles serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Brandon Community Carew Center

Brandon Community Carew Center is a nursing home in Brandon, MS, providing skilled nursing services and rehabilitation programs. Nursing home care can suit someone who needs licensed nursing support on site, while rehabilitation after surgery and subacute rehabilitation can support recovery following a medical event. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care or rehabilitation after surgery.

The home has 230 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. It is a busy setting. Its 90% occupancy means most beds are filled at a given time, while total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services include outpatient therapy, rapid recovery rehabilitation suites, subacute rehabilitation, rehabilitation after surgery, enhancement therapy, endurance and strength training, and sports medicine. Outpatient therapy allows someone to receive rehabilitation without an inpatient stay, while the other programs address recovery and physical conditioning needs. A salon and spa is also available for on-site grooming services.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid is relevant when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay means paying directly. Felicia Scott serves as the administrator, and Bobby Hamilton is the director.

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Overview of Edgewood Health & Rehab

Edgewood Health & Rehab delivers nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, and short-term respite stays in Byram, Mississippi. Enclosed memory care environments offer structured supervision to protect individuals living with dementia, while temporary respite stays assist primary caregivers requiring short-term relief.

Managing a 119-bed capacity, the facility maintains a 91% occupancy rate under administrator Darren Massey. Daily nurse staffing averages 6 hours and 16 minutes per resident across the campus. Facilities include a dedicated therapy gym for rehabilitation, a salon service, and a certified dietary team that manages specialized menus and food allergies. Outdoor features include an enclosed courtyard equipped with a gazebo and a concrete walking path.

Interested individuals can reach out to Edgewood Health & Rehab to inquire about admission requirements, verify current room availability, and discuss coverage options using Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay.

Contact Edgewood Health & Rehab

Overview of Courtyards Community Living Center

Managed by administrator Marsha Sneed and CLC of Fulton, LLC, Courtyards Community Living Center provides skilled nursing care through a 66-bed property in Fulton, Mississippi. Financial operations accommodate multiple billing paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. If you are planning a visit, the surrounding area carries a walkability score of 50 out of 100, which means the layout is moderately pedestrian-friendly, letting family members manage a few basic errands on foot while longer trips require a vehicle.

Operating for 31 years, the facility maintains a 91 percent occupancy rate and logs an average resident stay of 143 days. This operational timeline balances short-term post-hospital therapy with standard long-term residential care. To monitor daily medical needs and personal care tasks, the 24-hour staffing schedule delivers an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day through distributed shifts of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

Public health safety data tracks how the administration responds to routine state regulatory reviews. 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.

Prospective residents can choose between private or semi-private accommodations equipped with individual televisions and building-wide Wi-Fi. The campus features an outdoor patio, an on-site beauty shop, a private family dining room, and a dedicated transportation van for medical appointments.

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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 Gulfport Care Center

Gulfport Care Center on Canal Road in Harrison County serves as a hub for nursing, memory, and hospice care. It is a 90-bed facility managed by Gulfport Healthcare, LLC, with Jeff Williams as administrator. Since the surrounding area has a Walk Score of 9, do not expect to walk anywhere; you will definitely need a car for visits or outings.

The facility’s data tells a clear story: with 82% occupancy and an average stay of 83 days, the center is designed primarily for post-acute recovery rather than long-term, indefinite placement. Rooms are available in private or semi-private configurations. On a typical day, residents receive about 4 hours and 40 minutes of nursing care, with 28 minutes of that time coming directly from a registered nurse.

There is a gym and hydrotherapy spa for rehabilitation, and the staff coordinates transportation for medical appointments. Having memory and hospice care integrated into the building is a practical design choice, as it prevents the need for disruptive transfers if a resident’s needs become more complex over time.

Beyond the clinical side, the facility includes landscaped gardens, a beauty salon, and a barbershop. The dining room serves dietitian-approved meals. Daily life is structured around a resident council, community outings, religious services, and a pet-friendly policy.

State inspections tend to highlight administrative processes like medication management, infection control, and resident rights, rather than direct physical care issues.

Because the center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, it functions as a flexible solution for families navigating the transition from medical rehab to specialized long-term support.

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Overview of Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall

Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall is a nursing home administered by Robert Martin in Mendenhall, Mississippi. With both long-term and short-term skilled nursing available, a resident may receive ongoing support or stay temporarily whenever needed.

Staffing is available around the clock, with a doctor on staff to provide physician care within the center. The community has 60 beds and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall may be a good fit for someone who needs either a short-term skilled nursing stay or continuing nursing care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, representing the documented daily nurse staffing time provided for each resident.

Contact Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall

Overview of Tishomingo Manor

Tina Stevens administers Tishomingo Manor, a 105-bed healthcare facility offering skilled nursing, memory care, and hospice care in Iuka, Mississippi. Situated in a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 40, the property combines short-term recovery programs with long-term support options.

Daily nursing care averages 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident. Services extend to secured memory care for individuals at risk of wandering, end-of-life hospice care, and physical rehabilitation designed for post-acute recovery. Financial coverage options include private pay along with Medicare and Medicaid for eligible individuals.

Families seeking comprehensive nursing and recovery care in Tishomingo County can visit the main office to tour the building, review clinical capabilities, and discuss admission protocols.

Contact Tishomingo Manor

Overview of Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center

Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. 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. Rehabilitation services and comprehensive post acute care support recovery after hospitalization or other acute treatment.

Long term care services support residents who need ongoing care, and the combination of care levels may suit someone whose needs could change over time. The community has 115 beds, with 3 hours and 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, representing nursing time distributed across each resident’s day. An 80 out of 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. T. Williams serves as the administrator.

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

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

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