1No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
6051 Us Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39401
2No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
3550 Highway 468 WestWhitfield, MS 39193
3No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
3550 Highway 468 WestWhitfield, MS 39193
4No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
3550 Hwy 468 WestWhitfield, MS 39193
5No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures1.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
859 Winter StLucedale, MS 39452
6No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures1.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
1455 North Lakeland DriveMeridian, MS 39307
7No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
1005 City Avenue NorthRipley, MS 38663
8No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures1.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
910 Main StreetFayette, MS 39069
9No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures1.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
840 North Oak AvenueRuleville, MS 38771
10No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
630 South Main StreetWater Valley, MS 38965
11No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- StaffingN/A
- Quality Measures3.0
Above Mississippi avg of 2.8
431 West Race StreetRolling Fork, MS 39159
12No Penalties- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Below Mississippi avg of 2.8
1100 West DriveLaurel, MS 39440
13No Penalties- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Below Mississippi avg of 2.8
15 A South Sixth StreetBay Springs, MS 39422
14No Penalties- Health Inspection1.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Below Mississippi avg of 2.8
78 Hospital RdMacon, MS 39341
State report
Why families compare nursing homes in Mississippi
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
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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.