Last Updated: December 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Mississippi

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Mississippi, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Mississippi at a Glance

205
Total Facilities
2.6
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
25
12.2%
(4-Star)
31
15.1%
(3-Star)
39
19.0%
(2-Star)
49
23.9%
(1-Star)
60
29.3%

About Nursing Homes in Mississippi

Mississippi has 205 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 2.6 stars. 25 facilities (12.2%) earn the top five-star rating.

All nursing homes in Mississippi are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Nursing Home Costs in Mississippi

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Statewide Average

Nursing home costs in Mississippi average $317-$325 per day ($9,510-$9,750/month) for skilled nursing care, which is on par with the national median according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

Most facilities accept Medicare for short-term rehabilitation (up to 100 days), private insurance, and Medicaid for eligible residents.

Cost Variation by Metro Area

We have city-level cost data for 3 metro areas in Mississippi. Costs can vary significantly by location:

Gulfport
$340-$360/day ($10,200-$10,800/month)
Hattiesburg
$320-$325/day ($9,600-$9,750/month)
Jackson
$335-$340/day ($10,050-$10,200/month)
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Browse by City in Mississippi

View nursing homes in specific cities across Mississippi. Each city page shows facilities ranked by quality.

MERIDIAN
8 facilities

All Nursing Homes in Mississippi

Filter and sort facilities below. Default ranking uses our composite quality score, which combines CMS ratings, staffing quality, safety records, and compliance history.

Showing 205 of 205 facilities in Mississippi

CAMELLIA ESTATES

1714 WHITE STREET, MCCOMB, MS 39648

Phone: (601)250-0066

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 30 | Est. Occupancy: 72% (~8 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

MERIT HEALTH WESLEY

5001 HARDY STREET, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402

Phone: (601)268-5962

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 25 | Est. Occupancy: 83% (~4 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

JNH-MADISON INN

3550 HIGHWAY 468 WEST, WHITFIELD, MS 39193

Phone: (601)351-8015

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 63 | Est. Occupancy: 88% (~7 available)

GovernmentCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

PEARL RIVER CO NURSING HOME

305 WEST MOODY STREET, POPLARVILLE, MS 39470

Phone: (601)795-4543

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 110 | Est. Occupancy: 77% (~26 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

JNH-JAQUITH INN

3550 HIGHWAY 468 WEST, WHITFIELD, MS 39193

Phone: (601)351-8015

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 45 | Est. Occupancy: 95% (~2 available)

GovernmentCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

MS CARE CENTER OF RALEIGH

309 MAGNOLIA DR/HIGHWAY 35 SOUTH, RALEIGH, MS 39153

Phone: (601)782-4244

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 110 | Est. Occupancy: 77% (~25 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

JNH-JEFFERSON INN

3550 HWY 468 WEST, WHITFIELD, MS 39193

Phone: (601)351-8015

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 90 | Est. Occupancy: 85% (~13 available)

GovernmentCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

BRANDON COURT

100 BURNHAM ROAD, BRANDON, MS 39042

Phone: (601)664-2259

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 100 | Est. Occupancy: 75% (~25 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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