RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Mississippi (2026)

The top 25 of 199 CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2022.1 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.8/5
-0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$34K$36K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeAshland, MS

Ashland Health And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

16056 Boundry DriveAshland, MS 38603

(662) 224-6196

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeCarthage, MS

Carthage Senior Care

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection May 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

302 Ellis StreetCarthage, MS 39051

(601) 267-1352

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeHattiesburg, MS

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

6051 Us Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39401

(601) 288-4233

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeWhitfield, MS

Jnh-Madison Inn

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
63 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

3550 Highway 468 WestWhitfield, MS 39193

(601) 351-8015

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeHattiesburg, MS

Merit Health Wesley

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
25 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

5001 Hardy StreetHattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 268-5962

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeVicksburg, MS

Shady Lawn Health And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

60 Shady Lawn PlaceVicksburg, MS 39180

(601) 636-1448

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeVicksburg, MS

Vicksburg Convalescent Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

1708 Cherry StreetVicksburg, MS 39180

(601) 638-3632

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewton, MS

Bedford Care Center Of Newton

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

1009 South Main StreetNewton, MS 39345

(601) 683-6601

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeLucedale, MS

Glen Oaks Nursing Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

55 Susanne StreetLucedale, MS 39452

(601) 947-2783

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomePontotoc, MS

Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

278 West Eighth StreetPontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-6411

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Albany, MS

Union Co Health And Rehab Center, Inc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

1111 Bratton RoadNew Albany, MS 38652

(662) 539-0502

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeCentreville, MS

Wilkinson County Senior Care

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

116 South Lafayette StreetCentreville, MS 39631

(601) 645-5253

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeHattiesburg, MS

Windham House Of Hattiesburg

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

37 Hillcrest DriveHattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 264-0058

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomePontotoc, MS

Sunshine Health Care, Inc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

1677 Highway 9 NorthPontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-1189

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeStarkville, MS

Carrington, Llc D/B/A The Carrington

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

307 Reed RdStarkville, MS 39759

(662) 323-2202

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomePort Gibson, MS

Claiborne County Senior Care

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
65 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

2124 Old Hwy 61 SouthPort Gibson, MS 39150

(601) 437-8737

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrandon, MS

Community Place

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

116 Lake Vista PlaceBrandon, MS 39047

(601) 355-0617

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeTylertown, MS

Diversicare Of Tylertown

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

200 Medical CircleTylertown, MS 39667

(601) 876-2107

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomePrentiss, MS

Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

1320 Winfield StreetPrentiss, MS 39474

(601) 792-1172

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeWhitfield, MS

Jnh-Jaquith Inn

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

3550 Highway 468 WestWhitfield, MS 39193

(601) 351-8015

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeYazoo City, MS

Martha Coker Green House Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

2041 Grand AveYazoo City, MS 39194

(662) 746-4621

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeFlowood, MS

Methodist Sepcialty Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

1 Layfair Drive Suite 500Flowood, MS 39232

(601) 420-7760

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeRaleigh, MS

Ms Care Center Of Raleigh

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
110 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

309 Magnolia DrRaleigh, MS 39153

(601) 782-4244

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeMeridian, MS

North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

211 Windmill DriveMeridian, MS 39305

(601) 486-2525

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomePoplarville, MS

Pearl River Co Nursing Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
105 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Mississippi avg of 2.8

305 West Moody StreetPoplarville, MS 39470

(601) 795-4543

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Mississippi

#51of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 51 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+17.8%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy71.9 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover45.8%

    About the same as the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Mississippi →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Mississippi?

Mississippi has 202 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 199 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Mississippi?

Nursing homes in Mississippi average 2.8 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Mississippi is penalized?

Among Mississippi nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $34K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Mississippi compare with the national average?

Mississippi averages 2.8 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $34K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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