Mississippi at a Glance

MSDH licenses and inspects Mississippi nursing homes and investigates complaints, with unannounced on-site investigations.

• Licenses and inspects Mississippi nursing homes
• Runs the complaint hotline: 1-800-227-7308
• Vulnerable adults are protected under the Mississippi Vulnerable Persons Act

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Families can speak with a Mississippi nursing home lawyer to understand if rights may have been violated.

Mississippi resident rights include:

• Right to be treated with dignity and respect
• Right to be fully informed of their rights, condition, and charges
• Right to choose a physician and participate in care planning
• Right to refuse treatment
• Right to privacy and confidential records
• Right to voice grievances without retaliation — facilities may not retaliate for complaints
• Right to be free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation under the Vulnerable Persons Act
• Right to be free from improper physical or chemical restraints
• Right to report anonymously to state authorities
• Right of access to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Source: 42 CFR § 483.10; Mississippi Vulnerable Persons Act (Miss. Code § 43-47-1 et seq.)

Phone: 1-888-844-0041
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/ombudsman/

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If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To report nursing home abuse or neglect in Mississippi, contact the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Families can:

• Call the MSDH complaint hotline at 1-800-227-7308 or file the online complaint form
• Report abuse of vulnerable adults to Adult Protective Services at 1-844-437-6282
• Contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-888-844-0041
• Report suspected crimes to local law enforcement

Include the facility name, resident name, dates, injuries, witnesses, and photos if available.

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Families may be able to sue a Mississippi nursing home when poor care caused injury or death. Claims about medical care require advance written notice to the facility before filing.

Common claims include:

• Personal injury: The resident was harmed by neglect or abuse.
• Wrongful death: Poor care contributed to the resident’s death.

Mississippi has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t wait — get started right now.

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Nursing home settlements and trial verdicts in Mississippi can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.

See nursing home settlement amounts in Mississippi →