HIGHLAND HOME
638 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HIGHLAND HOME Compares
HIGHLAND HOME is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ridgeland, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.3%) is below the Mississippi average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.3% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (90% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — about the same as the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HIGHLAND HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HIGHLAND HOME with other nursing homes in Ridgeland.
How is HIGHLAND HOME addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help HIGHLAND HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.8% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HIGHLAND HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.3% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HIGHLAND HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HIGHLAND HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HIGHLAND HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ridgeland
Ridgeland sits in Madison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 13,869 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $71,621
- Median home value
- $224,300
Demographics for Madison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ridgeland.
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