Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Mississippi
Key metrics for nursing homes in Mississippi including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Mississippi- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on January 5, 2025
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Mississippi has a total of 202 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 2,940,057, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 167.90 persons in Mississippi. There were 14,676 residents as January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 83.81 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Mississippi has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Mississippi and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.62 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 1.09 | 0.87 |
| All Staff | 4.14 | 3.85 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Mississippi:
COVID-19 Infections in Mississippi Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Mississippi there were a total of 47 new cases and 47 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Mississippi
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages for Mississippi Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Mississippi. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Mississippi
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Mississippi based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Sunshine Health Care, Inc 1677 HIGHWAY 9 NORTH PONTOTOC, MS |
1.33 |
|
Baptist Memorial Hospital Gt 2520 5TH STREET NORTH COLUMBUS, MS |
2.00 |
|
Comfort Care Nursing Center 1100 WEST DRIVE LAUREL, MS |
2.40 |
|
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit 6051 US HIGHWAY 49 SOUTH HATTIESBURG, MS |
2.67 |
|
Jnh-Madison Inn 3550 HIGHWAY 468 WEST WHITFIELD, MS |
4.00 |
|
Bolivar Medical Center Ltc 901 E SUNFLOWER RD CLEVELAND, MS |
4.00 |
|
Jnh-Jaquith Inn 3550 HIGHWAY 468 WEST WHITFIELD, MS |
5.33 |
|
James T Champion 1455 NORTH LAKELAND DRIVE MERIDIAN, MS |
5.33 |
|
Pearl River Co Nursing Home 305 WEST MOODY STREET POPLARVILLE, MS |
5.60 |
|
Methodist Specialty Care Center 1 LAYFAIR DRIVE SUITE 500 FLOWOOD, MS |
6.00 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Mississippi based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Starkville Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Ce 1001 HOSPITAL ROAD STARKVILLE, MS |
352.50 / |
|
Yazoo City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 925 CALHOUN AVENUE YAZOO CITY, MS |
344.17 / |
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Courtyard Rehabilitation and Healthcare 501 SOUTH LOCUST STREET MCCOMB, MS |
337.50 / |
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Courtyards Comm Living Center 907 EAST WALKER STREET FULTON, MS |
324.33 / |
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Lakeview Nursing Center 16411 ROBINSON ROAD GULFPORT, MS |
305.67 |
|
Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center 1530 BROAD AVE GULFPORT, MS |
256.33 / |
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Vineyard Court Nursing Center 2002 5TH STREET NORTH COLUMBUS, MS |
246.00 / |
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Sunplex Sub-Acute Center 6520 SUNSCOPE DRIVE OCEAN SPRINGS, MS |
231.00 |
|
Ruleville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC 800 STANSEL DR RULEVILLE, MS |
215.00 / |
|
Pine Forest Health and Rehabilitation 1116 FOREST AVENUE JACKSON, MS |
191.33 / |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Mississippi Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Mississippi nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Mississippi performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 0.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 0.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 0.40 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 73.10 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.43 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.09 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.62 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.71 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.14 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.44 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.35 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.04 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 46.90 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 40.50 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.50 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.21 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.59 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.41 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.00 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.80 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 20,031.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 22.64 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.21 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.68 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.64 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 1.62 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.29 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.21 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 96.72 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 20.18 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 88.98 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 2.47 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 29.17 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 24.24 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 96.90 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 84.68 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 7.23 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 21.90 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 28.85 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 16.43 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.39 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.78 | Higher |
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