Mississippi · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Mississippi
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Mississippi?
CMS Care Compare lists 65 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Mississippi, out of 202 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Hattiesburg (5), Meridian (4) and Pontotoc (3). 33 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 65
- All homes in Mississippi
- 202
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 65
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 335 stars overall
- 564+ stars for inspections
- 564+ stars for staffing
- 50No fines or payment denials
- 21Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 9Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Mississippi. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Mississippi: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Mississippi, nonprofit nursing homes in Mississippi, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Mississippi.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Mississippi?
65 of the 202 CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Mississippi Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Ashland Health and Rehabilitation in Ashland (5 stars), Bedford Care Center of Newton in Newton (5 stars) and Bedford Care Center of Petal in Petal (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Mississippi?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Mississippi's Mississippi State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.