Nursing homes in Tupelo, MS
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tupelo, part of the Lee area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Tupelo, Mississippi, have access to three nursing home facilities located across the 38801 and 38804 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these Lee County facilities maintain an average overall rating of 1.7 stars. Currently, no local centers hold a 5-star designation. Cedars Health Center, operated by United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc., serves as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 3-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 1.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Tupelo
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Tupelo
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Cedars Health Center at 3★.
- 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Tupelo
| Cedars Health Center UNITED METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES HEALTH CARE, INC · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| DIVERSICARE OF TUPELO DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| TUPELO COMMUNITY CARE CENTER NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · Large · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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