Senior Care in Mississippi
Explore licensed senior care options across 220 cities in Mississippi. Compare 1,946 verified provider listings, review local cost benchmarks, and find comprehensive care planning guides.
Mississippi Senior Care Cost Report
Median assisted living: $4,369/mo. View statewide pricing comparisons, top 10 city benchmarks, and national medians.
Mississippi Senior Care Cost Benchmarks
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026)
| 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 | $0/hr | $0/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| 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
Understanding state regulations and financial assistance programs helps families make informed, secure long-term care placements across Mississippi.
State Licensing Agency
Senior care facilities, residential communities, 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
174 licensed providers
Hattiesburg
85 licensed providers
Gulfport
65 licensed providers
Meridian
63 licensed providers
Tupelo
53 licensed providers
Biloxi
47 licensed providers
Flowood
45 licensed providers
Columbus
44 licensed providers
Southaven
43 licensed providers
Ridgeland
38 licensed providers
Greenville
35 licensed providers
Laurel
30 licensed providers
Vicksburg
30 licensed providers
Cleveland
28 licensed providers
Brandon
27 licensed providers
Brookhaven
25 licensed providers
McComb
24 licensed providers
Natchez
24 licensed providers
Batesville
22 licensed providers
Canton
22 licensed providers
Corinth
22 licensed providers
Greenwood
22 licensed providers
Starkville
22 licensed providers
Columbia
21 licensed providers
Byram
20 licensed providers
Olive Branch
20 licensed providers
Oxford
20 licensed providers
Clarksdale
19 licensed providers
Indianola
18 licensed providers
Carthage
16 licensed providers
Madison
16 licensed providers
New Albany
16 licensed providers
Picayune
16 licensed providers
Senatobia
16 licensed providers
Philadelphia
15 licensed providers
Holly Springs
14 licensed providers
Yazoo City
14 licensed providers
Clinton
13 licensed providers
West Point
13 licensed providers
Forest
12 licensed providers
Grenada
12 licensed providers
Ocean Springs
12 licensed providers
Pearl
12 licensed providers
Aberdeen
11 licensed providers
Amory
11 licensed providers
Booneville
11 licensed providers
Gautier
11 licensed providers
Louisville
11 licensed providers
Belzoni
10 licensed providers
Collins
10 licensed providers
Hazlehurst
10 licensed providers
Hernando
10 licensed providers
Moss Point
10 licensed providers
D'iberville
9 licensed providers
Kosciusko
9 licensed providers
Mendenhall
9 licensed providers
Ripley
9 licensed providers
Diamondhead
8 licensed providers
Iuka
8 licensed providers
Lucedale
8 licensed providers
Monticello
8 licensed providers
Newton
8 licensed providers
Pascagoula
8 licensed providers
Pontotoc
8 licensed providers
Carriere
7 licensed providers
Eupora
7 licensed providers
Horn Lake
7 licensed providers
Houston
7 licensed providers
Magee
7 licensed providers
Port Gibson
7 licensed providers
Quitman
7 licensed providers
Richton
7 licensed providers
Ruleville
7 licensed providers
Summit
7 licensed providers
Union
7 licensed providers
Waynesboro
7 licensed providers
Winona
7 licensed providers
Fayette
6 licensed providers
Fulton
6 licensed providers
Hollandale
6 licensed providers
Leakesville
6 licensed providers
Lexington
6 licensed providers
Long Beach
6 licensed providers
Morton
6 licensed providers
Saltillo
6 licensed providers
Tunica
6 licensed providers
Tylertown
6 licensed providers
Centreville
5 licensed providers
De Kalb
5 licensed providers
Ellisville
5 licensed providers
Macon
5 licensed providers
Marks
5 licensed providers
Petal
5 licensed providers
Poplarville
5 licensed providers
Prentiss
5 licensed providers
Purvis
5 licensed providers
Sardis
5 licensed providers
Silver Creek
5 licensed providers
Terry
5 licensed providers
Whitfield
5 licensed providers
Bay Springs
4 licensed providers
Bay St. Louis
4 licensed providers
Calhoun City
4 licensed providers
Drew
4 licensed providers
Ecru
4 licensed providers
Florence
4 licensed providers
Gloster
4 licensed providers
Heidelberg
4 licensed providers
Magnolia
4 licensed providers
Mathiston
4 licensed providers
Raymond
4 licensed providers
Wiggins
4 licensed providers
Ackerman
3 licensed providers
Ashland
3 licensed providers
Bassfield
3 licensed providers
Bay Saint Louis
3 licensed providers
Bolton
3 licensed providers
Bruce
3 licensed providers
Charleston
3 licensed providers
Foxworth
3 licensed providers
Hermanville
3 licensed providers
Kiln
3 licensed providers
Liberty
3 licensed providers
Mantachie
3 licensed providers
Moselle
3 licensed providers
Mound Bayou
3 licensed providers
Nesbit
3 licensed providers
Okolona
3 licensed providers
Pass Christian
3 licensed providers
Plantersville
3 licensed providers
Raleigh
3 licensed providers
Rolling Fork
3 licensed providers
Sherman
3 licensed providers
Waveland
3 licensed providers
Belden
2 licensed providers
Brooksville
2 licensed providers
Byhalia
2 licensed providers
Collinsville
2 licensed providers
Crystal Springs
2 licensed providers
Durant
2 licensed providers
Enterprise
2 licensed providers
Flora
2 licensed providers
Hamilton
2 licensed providers
Hickory
2 licensed providers
Kilmichael
2 licensed providers
Lake
2 licensed providers
Lamar
2 licensed providers
Leland
2 licensed providers
Lumberton
2 licensed providers
Marion
2 licensed providers
Mc Cool
2 licensed providers
Meadville
2 licensed providers
Pelahatchie
2 licensed providers
Richland
2 licensed providers
Shelby
2 licensed providers
Sunflower
2 licensed providers
Taylorsville
2 licensed providers
Thaxton
2 licensed providers
Tutwiler
2 licensed providers
Vancleave
2 licensed providers
Water Valley
2 licensed providers
Woodville
2 licensed providers
Anguilla
1 licensed provider
Arcola
1 licensed provider
Baldwyn
1 licensed provider
Benton
1 licensed provider
Boyle
1 licensed provider
Caledonia
1 licensed provider
Carrollton
1 licensed provider
Choctaw
1 licensed provider
Coffeeville
1 licensed provider
Coldwater
1 licensed provider
Crenshaw
1 licensed provider
Decatur
1 licensed provider
Denver
1 licensed provider
Duncan
1 licensed provider
Ethel
1 licensed provider
Falkner
1 licensed provider
Glendora
1 licensed provider
Golden
1 licensed provider
Gunnision
1 licensed provider
Harrisville
1 licensed provider
Inverness
1 licensed provider
Itta Bena
1 licensed provider
Jayess
1 licensed provider
Lambert
1 licensed provider
Lorman
1 licensed provider
Maben
1 licensed provider
Marietta
1 licensed provider
Mooreville
1 licensed provider
Myrtle
1 licensed provider
Nettleton
1 licensed provider
North Carrollton
1 licensed provider
Osyka
1 licensed provider
Pace
1 licensed provider
Pachuta
1 licensed provider
Pattison
1 licensed provider
Perkinston
1 licensed provider
Potts Camp
1 licensed provider
Preston
1 licensed provider
Puckett
1 licensed provider
Roxie
1 licensed provider
Sarah
1 licensed provider
Shubuta
1 licensed provider
St. Louis
1 licensed provider
Steens
1 licensed provider
Stonewall
1 licensed provider
Sumner
1 licensed provider
Sumrall
1 licensed provider
Tchula
1 licensed provider
Tillatoba
1 licensed provider
Toccopola
1 licensed provider
Union Church
1 licensed provider
Utica
1 licensed provider
Vaiden
1 licensed provider
Vaughan
1 licensed provider
Walls
1 licensed provider
Walnut Grove
1 licensed provider
Weir
1 licensed provider
Wesson
1 licensed provider
Frequently Asked Questions
How many licensed senior care facilities operate in Mississippi?
The families.care verified directory tracks 1,946 licensed senior care providers across 220 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?
According to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026), the median cost of 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 who prefer living at home or in community residential settings, Mississippi offers Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, such as the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver, which cover personal care and therapy 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.
- 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 pension rates (Aid & Attendance)Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.