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Ohio, Mississippi and North Carolina in the federal file
How many certified nursing homes each of our three closing states has, and how full they are against the national average.
By Christian Patrick · October 2026
In the latest CMS Provider Information file (August 2026), Mississippi's certified nursing homes are the fullest of the three at 84.7% of beds occupied, Ohio sits at 83.6% and North Carolina at 82.6%, all above the national 80.3%.
| State | Certified facilities | Certified beds | Beds occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 922 | 81,083 | 83.6% |
| Mississippi | 202 | 17,496 | 84.7% |
| North Carolina | 419 | 43,850 | 82.6% |
| United States | 14,690 | 1,567,504 | 80.3% |
Source: CMS Provider Information file, August 2026. Occupancy is average residents divided by certified beds. Every building and county is on SNFRadar.
What it means for a seller
Occupancy is the first number a buyer underwrites. A building above its state's average has a story to tell; one below it needs the reason ready before the first call with a buyer.