RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Mississippi (2026)

The top 25 of 200 CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2022.1 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.7/5
-0.3 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$41K$30K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewton, MS

Bedford Care Center Of Newton

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

1009 South Main StreetNewton, MS 39345

(601) 683-6601

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeTylertown, MS

Diversicare Of Tylertown

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

200 Medical CircleTylertown, MS 39667

(601) 876-2107

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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
29 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

6051 Us Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39401

(601) 288-4233

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomePrentiss, MS

Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
55 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

1320 Winfield StreetPrentiss, MS 39474

(601) 792-1172

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeWhitfield, MS

Jnh-Madison Inn

Government

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

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

3550 Highway 468 WestWhitfield, MS 39193

(601) 351-8015

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeVicksburg, MS

Shady Lawn Health And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
100 BedsInspected May 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

60 Shady Lawn PlaceVicksburg, MS 39180

(601) 636-1448

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomePontotoc, MS

Sunshine Health Care, Inc

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

1677 Highway 9 NorthPontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-1189

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeVicksburg, MS

Vicksburg Convalescent Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
100 BedsInspected May 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

1708 Cherry StreetVicksburg, MS 39180

(601) 638-3632

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeWhitfield, MS

Jnh-Jaquith Inn

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
45 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

3550 Highway 468 WestWhitfield, MS 39193

(601) 351-8015

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeFlowood, MS

Methodist Specialty Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

1 Layfair Drive Suite 500Flowood, MS 39232

(601) 420-7760

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Albany, MS

Union Co Health And Rehab Center, Inc

Corporation

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

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

1111 Bratton RoadNew Albany, MS 38652

(662) 539-0502

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeCentreville, MS

Wilkinson County Senior Care

LLC

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

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

116 South Lafayette StreetCentreville, MS 39631

(601) 645-5253

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeHattiesburg, MS

Windham House Of Hattiesburg

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

37 Hillcrest DriveHattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 264-0058

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrandon, MS

Brandon Court

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
100 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

100 Burnham RoadBrandon, MS 39042

(601) 664-2259

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeLucedale, MS

Glen Oaks Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
45 BedsInspected Nov 2023

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

55 Susanne StreetLucedale, MS 39452

(601) 947-2783

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeAshland, MS

Ashland Health And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

16056 Boundry DriveAshland, MS 38603

(662) 224-6196

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomePort Gibson, MS

Claiborne County Senior Care

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
75 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

2124 Old Hwy 61 SouthPort Gibson, MS 39150

(601) 437-8737

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeYazoo City, MS

Martha Coker Green House Home

Corporation

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

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

2041 Grand AveYazoo City, MS 39194

(662) 746-4621

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeHattiesburg, MS

Merit Health Wesley

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
25 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

5001 Hardy StreetHattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 268-5962

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeRaleigh, MS

Ms Care Center Of Raleigh

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
110 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

309 Magnolia Dr/Highway 35 SouthRaleigh, MS 39153

(601) 782-4244

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeMeridian, MS

North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation

LLC

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

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

211 Windmill DriveMeridian, MS 39305

(601) 486-2525

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomePoplarville, MS

Pearl River Co Nursing Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
110 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

305 West Moody StreetPoplarville, MS 39470

(601) 795-4543

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeAmory, MS

River Place Nursing Center

LLC

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

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

1126 Earl Frye Boulevard, SouthAmory, MS 38821

(662) 257-9919

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomePontotoc, MS

Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

278 West Eighth StreetPontotoc, MS 38863

(662) 489-6411

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251 Penalty

Nursing HomeMeridian, MS

Trend Health & Rehab Of Meridian Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
58 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

517 33rd StreetMeridian, MS 39305

(601) 282-1300

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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%

    About the same as the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy71.9 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover47.8%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    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 full directory. This rankings page evaluated 200 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 2.7 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 $41K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Mississippi compare with the national average?

Mississippi averages 2.7 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $41K versus $71K 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.

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