Driftwood Nursing Center ranks 3rd in Harrison County nursing homes for Q1

During the first quarter of 2026, Driftwood Nursing Center was ranked as the third largest nursing home in Harrison County, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.

The facility offered 151 beds, which was 27 more than the county average for that period. On average, 101.1 residents were served at Driftwood Nursing Center during Q1 2026.

With an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5, Driftwood Nursing Center exceeded the Mississippi state average for nursing homes, which stood at 2.7.

Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center|The Pillars of Biloxi had the largest capacity in the county during the same time frame, with 180 beds available.

As of Q1 2026, Driftwood Nursing Center had no reported fines or penalties.

There was a single non-profit nursing home in Harrison County, Mississippi, during the quarter.

U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the nation’s older adult population is rising as the number of younger individuals declines. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 and older increased by 13%, while those under 18 fell by 1.7%. Over the past century, the older adult population in the United States has surged, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.

A 2021 study found that nearly half of the older population—about 28 million people—may ultimately require long-term services or support. The report also indicates that over one-third may need nursing home care at some stage.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Details for this article were sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Source data is available here.