202 nursing homes in Mississippi
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 202
- average CMS stars
- 2.7
- certified beds
- 17,532
- for profit
- 77%
How Mississippi nursing homes rate
CMS rates 199 of Mississippi's 202 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 2.7 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 29 |
| 4 of 5 | 36 |
| 3 of 5 | 38 |
| 2 of 5 | 48 |
| 1 of 5 | 48 |
| Not rated | 3 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Mississippi
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jnh-Madison Inn | Whitfield | 5 of 5 | 63 |
| Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | Hattiesburg | 5 of 5 | 30 |
| Vicksburg Convalescent Center | Vicksburg | 5 of 5 | 100 |
| Ashland Health and Rehabilitation | Ashland | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Ms Care Center of Raleigh | Raleigh | 5 of 5 | 110 |
| Shady Lawn Health and Rehabilitation | Vicksburg | 5 of 5 | 100 |
| Webster Health Services Nursing Facilty | Eupora | 5 of 5 | 36 |
| Merit Health Wesley | Hattiesburg | 5 of 5 | 25 |
| Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center | Pontotoc | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Sunshine Health Care, Inc | Pontotoc | 5 of 5 | 60 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Mississippi.
- Jackson 8 homes
- Meridian 8 homes
- Hattiesburg 7 homes
- Greenville 5 homes
- Brookhaven 4 homes
- Columbus 4 homes
- Gulfport 4 homes
- Vicksburg 4 homes
- Brandon 3 homes
- Cleveland 3 homes
- Columbia 3 homes
- Greenwood 3 homes
- Laurel 3 homes
- McComb 3 homes
- Natchez 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 155 | 77% |
| Non-profit | 22 | 11% |
| Government | 25 | 12% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Mississippi's homes were cited for 1,385 deficiencies, an average of 6.9 each. 7 had none. 109 homes were fined $3,225,507 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
18 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Mississippi
How many nursing homes are in Mississippi?
202 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Mississippi?
We don't pick one. Jnh-Madison Inn in Whitfield tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Mississippi?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $9,581 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.