Collins State Veterans Home

The Mississippi State Veterans Home in Collins, established in 1996 and located at 3261 Hwy 49, is part of the State Veterans Homes System that helps about 600 veterans in Mississippi, in Collins, Jackson, Kosciusko, and Oxford. The facility in Collins can care for up to 150 veterans and has a staff of 154 full-time and 25 part-time workers, all focused on supporting the needs of men and women who have served. This place is state-run, with nursing care and assisted living for veterans, offering age-in-place services, long-term care, and residential living where veterans don't have to worry about cooking or cleaning since meals, linen changes, and housekeeping happen regularly. Veterans get daily homemade meals made with quality ingredients and access to common areas, indoor gathering spaces, devotional services, offsite activities, and special events like exercise classes, arts and crafts, and games that help with health and connection. The Mississippi Veterans Benefits program can offer extra financial help for those needing home care or nursing services. Residents get care from a licensed medical director and a team with trained specialists, including registered nurses who oversee 24-hour nursing and professionals who handle rehabilitation right on-site, plus pharmacy services and help with incontinence, non-ambulatory needs, and diabetic care. The home pays close attention to health and safety, with regular physician visits, admission exams, and routine physical checkups. There's also transportation for residents to local services, attentive staff always on call, and help with daily living like grooming and bathing. The facility gets real-time survey feedback each month, using the results to improve services and understand what veterans need, and it's known for earning awards like the Pinnacle Quality Insight's Customer Experience Award for two years and "Best in Class" status for senior healthcare. The friendly staff works to provide a comfortable, safe, and respectful place for veterans, always focused on the well-being of residents and their families, and the Collins home stays committed to helping veterans live with dignity and purpose.