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Senior Care in Mississippi

Explore licensed senior care options across 219 cities in Mississippi. Compare 1,942 verified provider listings, review local cost benchmarks, and find comprehensive care planning guides.

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Mississippi Senior Care Cost Report

Median assisted living: $4,369/mo. View statewide pricing comparisons, top 10 city benchmarks, and national medians.

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Key Takeaways: Senior Care in Mississippi

Directory Scope

1,942 Providers

Verified across 219 cities as of September 2026

Assisted Living Median

$4,369/mo

CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey

In-Home Care Median

$24/hr

Home health aide hourly rate

Nursing Home Median

$118,620/yr

Private room annual baseline

Licensing Authority: Mississippi State Department of Health regulates and inspects residential care homes and facilities.

Medicaid Assistance: Supported through the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver for eligible seniors.

Mississippi Senior Care Cost Benchmarks

Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026)

Full Mississippi Cost Report →

Care Type	Mississippi Median	Annualized Estimate
Assisted Living Facility	$4,369/mo	$52,428/yr
Memory Care (Estimated)	$5,461/mo	$65,535/yr
In-Home Care (Home Health Aide)	$24/hr	$54,912/yr (44 hrs/wk)
Homemaker Services	No data available	No data available
Nursing Home (Private Room)	$9,885/mo	$118,620/yr
Adult Day Health Care	$63/day	$15,750/yr (5 days/wk)

Mississippi Medicaid & State Regulation

Check Mississippi Medicaid Eligibility →

Understanding state regulations and financial assistance programs helps families make informed, secure long-term care placements across Mississippi.

State Licensing Agency

Senior care facilities and memory care homes are licensed and inspected by the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Regular inspections assess staffing ratios, medication administration, sanitation, and resident safety rights.

Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Financial assistance for home care and supportive residential living is provided through the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver.

Medicaid waivers fund therapeutic and personal care services, though room and board costs typically require private pay.

Cities in Mississippi

Verified provider directory inventory as of September 2026

Jackson

172 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (172) → Jackson Senior Care Guide → Jackson Pricing & Costs →

Hattiesburg

85 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (85) → Hattiesburg Senior Care Guide → Hattiesburg Pricing & Costs →

Gulfport

65 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (65) → Gulfport Senior Care Guide → Gulfport Pricing & Costs →

Meridian

63 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (63) → Meridian Senior Care Guide → Meridian Pricing & Costs →

Tupelo

53 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (53) → Tupelo Senior Care Guide → Tupelo Pricing & Costs →

Biloxi

47 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (47) → Biloxi Senior Care Guide → Biloxi Pricing & Costs →

Flowood

45 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (45) → Flowood Senior Care Guide → Flowood Pricing & Costs →

Columbus

44 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (44) → Columbus Senior Care Guide → Columbus Pricing & Costs →

Southaven

43 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (43) → Southaven Senior Care Guide → Southaven Pricing & Costs →

Ridgeland

38 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (38) → Ridgeland Senior Care Guide → Ridgeland Pricing & Costs →

Greenville

35 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (35) → Greenville Senior Care Guide → Greenville Pricing & Costs →

Cleveland

30 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (30) → Cleveland Senior Care Guide → Cleveland Pricing & Costs →

Laurel

30 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (30) → Laurel Senior Care Guide → Laurel Pricing & Costs →

Vicksburg

30 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (30) → Vicksburg Senior Care Guide → Vicksburg Pricing & Costs →

Brandon

27 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (27) → Brandon Senior Care Guide → Brandon Pricing & Costs →

Brookhaven

25 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (25) → Brookhaven Senior Care Guide → Brookhaven Pricing & Costs →

McComb

24 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (24) → McComb Senior Care Guide → McComb Pricing & Costs →

Natchez

24 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (24) → Natchez Senior Care Guide → Natchez Pricing & Costs →

Batesville

22 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (22) → Batesville Senior Care Guide →

Canton

22 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (22) → Canton Senior Care Guide → Canton Pricing & Costs →

Greenwood

22 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (22) → Greenwood Senior Care Guide →

Starkville

22 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (22) → Starkville Senior Care Guide → Starkville Pricing & Costs →

Columbia

21 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (21) → Columbia Senior Care Guide →

Corinth

21 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (21) → Corinth Senior Care Guide → Corinth Pricing & Costs →

Olive Branch

20 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (20) → Olive Branch Senior Care Guide →

Oxford

20 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (20) → Oxford Senior Care Guide →

Byram

19 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (19) → Byram Senior Care Guide →

Clarksdale

19 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (19) → Clarksdale Senior Care Guide →

Indianola

18 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (18) → Indianola Senior Care Guide →

Carthage

16 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (16) → Carthage Senior Care Guide →

Madison

16 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (16) → Madison Senior Care Guide →

New Albany

16 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (16) → New Albany Senior Care Guide →

Picayune

16 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (16) → Picayune Senior Care Guide →

Senatobia

16 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (16) → Senatobia Senior Care Guide →

Philadelphia

15 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (15) → Philadelphia Senior Care Guide →

Holly Springs

14 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (14) → Holly Springs Senior Care Guide →

Yazoo City

14 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (14) → Yazoo City Senior Care Guide →

Clinton

13 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (13) → Clinton Senior Care Guide →

West Point

13 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (13) → West Point Senior Care Guide →

Forest

12 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (12) → Forest Senior Care Guide →

Grenada

12 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (12) → Grenada Senior Care Guide →

Ocean Springs

12 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (12) → Ocean Springs Senior Care Guide →

Pearl

12 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (12) → Pearl Senior Care Guide →

Aberdeen

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Aberdeen Senior Care Guide →

Amory

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Amory Senior Care Guide →

Booneville

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Booneville Senior Care Guide →

Gautier

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Gautier Senior Care Guide →

Louisville

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Louisville Senior Care Guide →

Belzoni

10 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (10) → Belzoni Senior Care Guide →

Collins

10 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (10) → Collins Senior Care Guide →

Hazlehurst

10 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (10) → Hazlehurst Senior Care Guide →

Hernando

10 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (10) → Hernando Senior Care Guide →

Moss Point

10 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (10) → Moss Point Senior Care Guide →

D'iberville

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → D'iberville Senior Care Guide →

Kosciusko

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → Kosciusko Senior Care Guide →

Mendenhall

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → Mendenhall Senior Care Guide →

Ripley

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → Ripley Senior Care Guide →

Diamondhead

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Diamondhead Senior Care Guide →

Iuka

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Iuka Senior Care Guide →

Lucedale

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Lucedale Senior Care Guide →

Monticello

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Monticello Senior Care Guide →

Newton

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Newton Senior Care Guide →

Pascagoula

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Pascagoula Senior Care Guide →

Pontotoc

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Pontotoc Senior Care Guide →

Carriere

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Carriere Senior Care Guide →

Eupora

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Eupora Senior Care Guide →

Horn Lake

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Horn Lake Senior Care Guide →

Houston

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Houston Senior Care Guide →

Magee

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Magee Senior Care Guide →

Port Gibson

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Port Gibson Senior Care Guide →

Quitman

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Quitman Senior Care Guide →

Richton

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Richton Senior Care Guide →

Ruleville

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Ruleville Senior Care Guide →

Summit

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Summit Senior Care Guide →

Union

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Union Senior Care Guide →

Waynesboro

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Waynesboro Senior Care Guide →

Winona

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Winona Senior Care Guide →

Fayette

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Fayette Senior Care Guide →

Fulton

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Fulton Senior Care Guide →

Hollandale

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Hollandale Senior Care Guide →

Leakesville

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Leakesville Senior Care Guide →

Lexington

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Lexington Senior Care Guide →

Long Beach

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Long Beach Senior Care Guide →

Morton

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Morton Senior Care Guide →

Saltillo

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Saltillo Senior Care Guide →

Tunica

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Tunica Senior Care Guide →

Tylertown

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Tylertown Senior Care Guide →

Centreville

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Centreville Senior Care Guide →

De Kalb

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → De Kalb Senior Care Guide →

Ellisville

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Ellisville Senior Care Guide →

Macon

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Macon Senior Care Guide →

Marks

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Marks Senior Care Guide →

Petal

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Petal Senior Care Guide →

Poplarville

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Poplarville Senior Care Guide →

Prentiss

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Prentiss Senior Care Guide →

Purvis

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Purvis Senior Care Guide →

Sardis

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Sardis Senior Care Guide →

Silver Creek

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Silver Creek Senior Care Guide →

Terry

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Terry Senior Care Guide →

Whitfield

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Whitfield Senior Care Guide →

Bay Springs

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Bay St. Louis

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Calhoun City

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Drew

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Ecru

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Florence

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Gloster

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Heidelberg

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Magnolia

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Mathiston

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Raymond

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Wiggins

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Ackerman

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Ashland

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Bassfield

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Bay Saint Louis

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Bolton

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Bruce

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Charleston

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Foxworth

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Hermanville

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Kiln

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Liberty

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Mantachie

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Moselle

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Mound Bayou

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Nesbit

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Okolona

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Pass Christian

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Raleigh

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Rolling Fork

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Sherman

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Waveland

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Belden

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Brooksville

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Byhalia

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Collinsville

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Crystal Springs

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Durant

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Enterprise

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Flora

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Hamilton

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Hickory

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Kilmichael

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Lake

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Lamar

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Leland

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Lumberton

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Marion

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Mc Cool

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Meadville

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Pelahatchie

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Plantersville

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Richland

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Shelby

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Sunflower

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Taylorsville

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Thaxton

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Tutwiler

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Vancleave

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Water Valley

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Woodville

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Anguilla

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Arcola

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Baldwyn

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Benton

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Boyle

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Caledonia

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Carrollton

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Choctaw

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Coffeeville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Coldwater

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Crenshaw

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Decatur

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Denver

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Duncan

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Ethel

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Falkner

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Glendora

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Gunnision

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Harrisville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Inverness

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Itta Bena

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Jayess

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Lambert

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Lorman

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Maben

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Marietta

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Mooreville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Myrtle

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Nettleton

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

North Carrollton

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Osyka

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Pace

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Pachuta

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Pattison

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Perkinston

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Potts Camp

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Preston

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Puckett

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Roxie

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Sarah

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Shubuta

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

St. Louis

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Steens

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Stonewall

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Sumner

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Sumrall

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Tchula

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Tillatoba

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Toccopola

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Union Church

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Utica

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Vaiden

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Vaughan

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Walls

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Walnut Grove

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Weir

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Wesson

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed senior care facilities operate in Mississippi?

The families.care verified directory tracks 1,942 licensed senior care providers across 219 cities in Mississippi as of September 2026. This includes assisted living communities, dedicated memory care facilities, skilled nursing homes, and licensed home health agencies.

What is the cost of senior living in Mississippi?

The CareScout 2025 survey reports median assisted living in Mississippi is $4,369 per month. In-home care aides average $24 per hour, and nursing homes average $118,620 annually for private rooms.

Who regulates assisted living and nursing homes in Mississippi?

Senior living facilities in Mississippi are regulated and inspected by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Inspection reports, safety audits, and violation records are public records that families should consult prior to admission.

Can Mississippi Medicaid help pay for senior care?

Yes. In Mississippi, Medicaid covers skilled nursing home care for medically and financially qualified individuals. For seniors seeking home or community care, Mississippi provides Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, such as the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver. These programs help cover personal care and supportive services.

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How we research and verify this information

Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.

Editorial review by John Richie, Senior Care Research Editor.

Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
VA Aid and Attendance eligibilityPublisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.