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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Jackson, Mississippi

8 of the 18 places in Jackson work with Medicaid: 8 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 18 places in Jackson.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Mississippi’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Mississippi

It is run by Mississippi Division of Medicaid. (800) 421-2408 · Apply for Medicaid. Line for members and applicants; you can ask them to mail you an application. The Division of Medicaid's regular website was down on October 15, 2026, and a temporary page was online.

  • Assisted Living Waiver: Assisted living services for people 65 or older, or 21 to 64 with a disability, who need a nursing home level of care.
  • Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver: Home and community-based services (adult day care, personal care, respite care, home-delivered meals, and others) for people 65 or older, or 21 to 64 with a physical disability, who need a nursing home level of care.
  • Independent Living Waiver: A personal care attendant and home modifications for people who need a nursing home level of care.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Brandon3 with Medicaid · 9.9 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Jackson?
In our directory, 8 of the 18 places in Jackson, Mississippi, work with Medicaid: 8 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Mississippi?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Mississippi: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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