Mississippi · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Mississippi
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Mississippi?
CMS Care Compare lists 197 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Mississippi, out of 202 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Jackson (8), Meridian (8) and Greenville (5). 61 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 197
- All homes in Mississippi
- 202
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 61
- Average overall stars
- 2.7
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 179Also Medicare certified
- 20Nonprofit
- 23Government-owned
- 88No fines or payment denials
- 44Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Mississippi, nonprofit nursing homes in Mississippi, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Mississippi.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Mississippi?
197 of the 202 CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Mississippi's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Mississippi lists an income limit of The monthly income limit for 2026 is $2,982 (before deductions) and an asset limit of The resource limit is $4,000 for an individual for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.