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Senior Care in Mississippi

Browse 201 government-rated nursing homes across 115 cities. Find the safest care for your loved one.

201

Total Facilities

$7,200

Avg. Monthly Cost

2.60/5

Avg CMS Rating

25

5-Star Facilities

Top Cities for Care in Mississippi

All Mississippi Cities

Showing 115 cities with nursing homes

Meridian (8) Hattiesburg (7) Jackson (7) Greenville (5) Brookhaven (4) Columbus (4) Gulfport (4) Vicksburg (4) Brandon (3) Cleveland (3) Columbia (3) Greenwood (3) Laurel (3) Mccomb (3) Natchez (3) Pontotoc (3) Ripley (3) Tupelo (3) Whitfield (3) Amory (2) Booneville (2) Byram (2) Canton (2) Carthage (2) Clarksdale (2) Clinton (2) Collins (2) Corinth (2) Eupora (2) Fulton (2) Grenada (2) Iuka (2) Leakesville (2) Louisville (2) Lucedale (2) Madison (2) New Albany (2) Ocean Springs (2) Pascagoula (2) Picayune (2) Ruleville (2) Southaven (2) Starkville (2) Tylertown (2) Union (2) West Point (2) Wiggins (2) Yazoo City (2) Ackerman (1) Ashland (1) Baldwyn (1) Batesville (1) Bay Saint Louis (1) Bay Springs (1) Belzoni (1) Biloxi (1) Bruce (1) Byhalia (1) Calhoun City (1) Centreville (1) Charleston (1) Choctaw (1) Crystal Springs (1) De Kalb (1) Diamondhead (1) Diberville (1) Duncan (1) Durant (1) Ellisville (1) Fayette (1) Aberdeen (1) Florence (1) Flowood (1) Gautier (1) Hazlehurst (1) Holly Springs (1) Horn Lake (1) Houston (1) Indianola (1) Kosciusko (1) Lexington (1) Liberty (1) Lumberton (1) Macon (1) Magee (1) Marion (1) Marks (1) Meadville (1) Mendenhall (1) Monticello (1) Morton (1) Moss Point (1) Newton (1) Okolona (1) Oxford (1) Pass Christian (1) Pearl (1) Petal (1) Philadelphia (1) Poplarville (1) Port Gibson (1) Prentiss (1) Quitman (1) Raleigh (1) Richton (1) Ridgeland (1) Rolling Fork (1) Sardis (1) Senatobia (1) Shelby (1) Tunica (1) Vaiden (1) Water Valley (1) Waynesboro (1) Winona (1)

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Understanding CMS Nursing Home Data

All information comes directly from Medicare's official nursing home database.

Overall Rating

CMS 5-star rating combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Staffing Rating

Based on RN, LPN, and CNA hours per resident per day

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CMS flag indicating substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation

All data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Data. Last updated: December 2025

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Care Questions in Mississippi

Yes, Mississippi Medicaid can help cover nursing home costs for eligible residents. Most states require applicants to meet income and asset limits. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or Medicaid office for specific eligibility requirements in Mississippi.

You can file a complaint with the Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman program or the state's health department survey agency. For immediate concerns about abuse or neglect, contact Adult Protective Services. All complaints can be made anonymously.

The average monthly cost for nursing home care in Mississippi is approximately $7,200. However, costs vary significantly by city and level of care needed. Private rooms typically cost 10-20% more than semi-private rooms.

Start by reviewing CMS 5-star ratings, which combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Visit facilities in person, talk to current residents and families, and check for any history of abuse or violations. Look for facilities with consistent staffing and specialized care if needed.