The Orchards
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Ridgeland, MS

The Orchards

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Ridgeland, MS

Overview of The Orchards

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.

Bed community size
106-bed community Rank #50 / 265Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 265 homes we track in Mississippi for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
41 years in operation Rank #3 / 28Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 28 homes we track in Mississippi for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Mississippi facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #98 / 282Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 282 homes we track in Mississippi for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Facility TypePersonal Care Home
CountyMadison

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Orchards is legally operated by Jackson Metro,.

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 400 / 575 / 700 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ridgeland's city center to The Orchards's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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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. 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.
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.
Community Place
NH
SNF
Brandon
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #121 / 265
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #1 / 105
+14%
5.48
Facility 5.48
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #18 / 116
-59%+18%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
15
Facility 15
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #45 / 113
5.0
Facility 5.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #87 / 113
-59-
16
Facility 16
MS AVG 37
Rank #221 / 282
Community Place
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #70 / 110
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #55 / 110
56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #14 / 110
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Magnolia Senior Care
NH
HOS
SNF
Jackson
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #121 / 265
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #21 / 105
+10%
4.50
Facility 4.50
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #55 / 116
+6%-3%
$8.5k
Facility $8.5k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #65 / 117
9
Facility 9
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #12 / 113
2.3
Facility 2.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #6 / 113
257-
3
Facility 3
MS AVG 37
Rank #278 / 282
Magnolia Senior Care, LLC Joe
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #96 / 110
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #93 / 110
49.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #46 / 110
255275
Lakeland Nursing & Rehab
NH
Jackson
105
Facility 105
MS AVG 70
Rank #53 / 265
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #64 / 105
0%
4.75
Facility 4.75
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #46 / 116
-18%+2%
$8.4k
Facility $8.4k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #64 / 117
25
Facility 25
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #91 / 113
3.6
Facility 3.6
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #48 / 113
-90-
33
Facility 33
MS AVG 37
Rank #165 / 282
Sheila Cooper
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #30 / 110
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #35 / 110
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #62 / 110
255116
Manhattan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Jackson (Fondren)
180
Facility 180
MS AVG 70
Rank #3 / 265
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #40 / 105
+6%
4.62
Facility 4.62
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #50 / 116
-63%0%
$22.8k
Facility $22.8k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #86 / 117
27
Facility 27
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #92 / 113
3.4
Facility 3.4
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #41 / 113
3164-
70
Facility 70
MS AVG 37
Rank #15 / 282
Joshua Clayton
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #2 / 110
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #4 / 110
50.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #42 / 110
255115

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Mississippi

The Orchards is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Mississippi.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
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Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Meals ($6/meal)

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Mississippi resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
MS

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Respite Transportation within AL facility

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors)
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~200 hours/year) Home mods Assistive tech Transition services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MS

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+
General Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
MS

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits
Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep) Respite (~2 days/year) Transportation Meals

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MS

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Orchards

What neighborhood is The Orchards in?

The Orchards is in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Ridgeland.

Who is the owner of The Orchards?

The Orchards is legally operated by Jackson Metro,.

Is The Orchards in a walkable area?

The Orchards has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has The Orchards been in business?

The Orchards has been operating for approximately 41 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Orchards?

Yes, The Orchards allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Orchards have?

The Orchards has 106 beds.

Are there photos of The Orchards?

Yes — there are 3 photos of The Orchards in the photo gallery on this page.

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