Five Mississippi nursing homes earned spots among the nation’s best, according to Newsweek’s latest rankings. Leading the state list is North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation in Meridian.
“This year’s list recognizes the top 1,200 nursing homes across the United States,” said Newsweek healthcare editor Alexi Kayser. “Facilities were evaluated on performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations, and resident satisfaction, with performance data receiving increased weight in 2026 to reflect the focus on clinical quality metrics.”
Mississippi’s Top-Ranked Nursing Homes
All five facilities fall within Newsweek’s smallest category — 50 to 99 beds. Each accepts Medicaid, and most also take Medicare. None are part of continuing care retirement communities.
No. 1: North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation, Meridian
North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation has 60 certified beds and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. It also has a resident council to advocate for residents.
According to Medicare, it’s a 5-star facility with high marks in health inspections and staffing, though quality measures are below average.
U.S. News & World Report lists it as high performing for both short- and long-term rehabilitation and notes that it provides Alzheimer’s care.
No. 2: James T. Champion, Meridian
Run by East Mississippi State Hospital, James T. Champion has 70 certified beds and is part of The Pines at Lakeland complex. It accepts Medicaid but not Medicare, and includes a resident council.
Medicare gives it 4 stars, with top marks in staffing and 4 out of 5 in health inspections, though quality measures received just 1 star.
U.S. News rates it 3 out of 5; it does not offer Alzheimer’s care and scores average for long-term care.
No. 3: Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center, Pontotoc
Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center features 60 certified beds and accepts Medicare and Medicaid, with a resident council in place.
It’s a 5-star Medicare facility, scoring high in quality measures, with 4-star ratings for both health inspections and staffing.
U.S. News gives it a 3 out of 5, noting average performance for both short- and long-term care, without Alzheimer’s services.
No. 4: Carthage Senior Care, Carthage
Carthage Senior Care operates 60 certified beds and accepts Medicare and Medicaid, with both resident and family councils.
Medicare gives it five stars overall, including perfect scores in health inspections and staffing, though quality measures lag behind.
U.S. News rates it 3 out of 5, marking average performance in short- and long-term care.
No. 5: Jefferson Davis Community Hospital, Prentiss
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital has 55 certified beds, accepting Medicare and Medicaid, with both family and resident councils.
It’s a 5-star Medicare facility, excelling in health inspections and staffing, while scoring average in quality measures.
U.S. News rates it 3 out of 5 for both short- and long-term care and notes it doesn’t offer Alzheimer’s services.
Medicaid in Mississippi
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), about 667,000 Mississippians receive healthcare through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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Total spending: $6.3 billion
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Federal funding: $5.2 billion
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Children: 52% of recipients
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Rural residents: 58%
KFF reports that Medicaid in Mississippi covers:
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74% of nursing home residents
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57% of births
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48% of children
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38% of working adults with disabilities
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26% of Medicare beneficiaries
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14% of adults ages 19–64
More than half of adult Medicaid recipients (58%) in Mississippi are employed, according to KFF.
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