Mississippi: CMS Rating Breakdown
Mississippi is home to 202 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. The state's nursing homes carry an average Five-Star overall rating of 2.7 out of 5. By ownership structure, the facilities break down as follows: 157 for-profit homes, 20 nonprofit facilities, and 25 government-operated homes.
The Five-Star rating system, while a widely used tool for assessing facility performance, has documented limitations as a comparative metric. A state-level average rating serves as a broad indicator of aggregate performance rather than a definitive evaluation of any individual facility's quality or safety. The rating should not be interpreted as medical, financial, or legal guidance.
When making decisions about nursing home selection or care, individuals should consult each facility's individual Care Compare profile, which provides facility-specific data and performance metrics. These detailed per-facility pages offer a more granular and reliable basis for assessment than state-level averages alone.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 157 |
| Non Profit | 20 |
| Government | 25 |