Personal Care Home (PCH) · Leake County

Personal Care Homes in Carthage, Mississippi

Carthage has 2 licensed personal care homes, ranging from 16 to 24 beds. Every home here is verified against Mississippi State Department of Health records for Leake County.

Families in Mississippi typically pay $3,000 to $4,500 per month for a shared room and $3,800 to $5,800 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how personal care homes work.

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Carthage has a small number of licensed homes, so these are the closest personal care homes in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Carthage

How many personal care homes are in Carthage, Mississippi?
Carthage has 2 licensed personal care homes in Leake County. Statewide, Mississippi licenses 97 small residential care homes.
How much does a personal care home in Carthage cost?
Across Mississippi, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,000 to $4,500 per month and a private room $3,800 to $5,800, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses personal care homes in Carthage?
Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification licenses and inspects every personal care home in Carthage. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
What size are the care homes in Carthage?
Homes in Carthage are licensed for 16 to 24 residents, with a median of 16 beds. Small homes like these offer higher caregiver-to-resident ratios than large communities.
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