Plaza Community Living Center ranked as the third largest nursing home in Jackson County during the first quarter of 2026, as reported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The facility had 100 beds available, which is six beds above the Jackson County average for that period. It served an average of 85.7 residents in Q1 2026.
The CMS gave Plaza Community Living Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below Mississippi’s nursing home average of 2.7.
During the same time frame, Diversicare of Moss Point held the largest capacity in Jackson County with 160 beds, while Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center ranked second with 115 beds.
Plaza Community Living Center reported one fine totaling $79,580 and received one penalty as of the first quarter of 2026.
There were five for-profit nursing homes operating in Jackson County, Mississippi.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that the older adult population in the country is increasing, while the population of children is shrinking. The number of Americans aged 65 and up rose by 13% between 2020 and 2024, as the population under 18 declined by 1.7%. Nationally, the older adult population has grown substantially since 1920, from 4.9 million to over 61 million by 2024.
Findings from a 2021 study indicate that about half of this group, or nearly 28 million people, could need long-term care services and support, with over a third projected to eventually require nursing home care.
“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.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diversicare of Moss Point | 3 |
| 2 | Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
| 3 | Plaza Community Living Center | 1 |
| 4 | Sunplex Sub-Acute Center | 1 |
| 5 | River Chase Village | 3 |
| 6 | Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility | 5 |
The information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Find the source data here.
