Nursing homes in Columbus, MS
Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbus, part of the Lowndes area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Columbus, Mississippi, and the surrounding Lowndes County area have access to four licensed nursing care facilities. According to current CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 1.8 out of 5 stars. While no facilities in the 39702 or 39705 ZIP codes currently hold a 5-star designation, Trinity Healthcare Center serves as the highest-rated option in the city with a 3-star CMS quality assessment.
Rating distribution
avg 1.8★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Columbus
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Columbus
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is TRINITY HEALTHCARE CENTER at 3★.
- 4 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Columbus
- 1TRINITY HEALTHCARE CENTER3.0UNITED METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE AREA, INC. · Medium
- 2AURORA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION2.0VANGUARD HEALTHCARE · Large
- 3THE WINDSOR PLACE1.0WINDSOR PLACE NURSING CENTER INC · Large
- 4VINEYARD COURT NURSING CENTER1.0BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT · Medium
All homes in Columbus
| TRINITY HEALTHCARE CENTER UNITED METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE AREA, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| AURORA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION VANGUARD HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| THE WINDSOR PLACE WINDSOR PLACE NURSING CENTER INC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VINEYARD COURT NURSING CENTER BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.