RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 8 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Meridian, MS (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Meridian, MS, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

8Nursing Homes in Meridian
3.0/5
+0.3 vs state avgState avg: 2.70Meridian Avg Rating
$18K$23K vs state avgState avg: $41KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeMeridian, MS

James T Champion

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★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
70 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Mississippi avg of 2.7

1455 North Lakeland DriveMeridian, MS 39307

(601) 581-8450

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Care landscape in Meridian

How Meridian compares with the rest of Mississippi on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+18.6%

    A little higher than the state average of 17.8%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover47.9%

    About the same as the state average of 47.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability19.1%

    About the same as the state average of 18.8%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Meridian, MS?

This page evaluates 8 eligible nursing homes in Meridian, MS and shows the top 8.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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