Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Mississippi (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Mississippi, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
- 1
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing UnitInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 8 hr 12 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 2
Jnh-madison Inn
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 53 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 3
Ashland Health and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 25 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 4
Ms Care Center of Raleigh
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 00 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
- 5
Vicksburg Convalescent Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 23 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Merit Health WesleyInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Pearl River Co Nursing HomeInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 57 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Shady Lawn Health and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 01 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Glen Oaks Nursing Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 22 min a day with each resident (Mississippi average 4 hr 11 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in Mississippi
- Adams County
- Bolivar County
- De Soto County
- Forrest County
- Harrison County
- Hinds County
- Jackson County
- Jones County
- Lauderdale County
- Lee County
- Leflore County
- Lincoln County
- Lowndes County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Monroe County
- Neshoba County
- Pontotoc County
- Rankin County
- Tippah County
- Warren County
- Washington County
About nursing homes in Mississippi
What is the best-rated nursing home in Mississippi?
By Medicare’s ratings, Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit ranks first in Mississippi, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Mississippi?
179 homes in Mississippi qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Mississippi, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data