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10 Best Nursing Homes in Decatur, MS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Decatur nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Decatur, MS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Decatur or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Decatur.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Decatur, MS

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We have had connections with Meridian Living for a little over a year now, my sister n law is a resident there. We have been kept in formed of every matter & they have been so very helpful & we are so...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Get the independence you desire with the assistance you need! Meridian Living focuses on a comfortable atmosphere and is surrounded with loving, caring, and compassionate caregivers. We offer many serves and amenities. Enjoy 3 delicious meals per day in a casual, relaxing dining room, then visit...
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My mom is diabetic and we pay extra for that. The nurses need educating on how to treat when blood sugar is low. The food is usually too spicy and too much pepper. The combination of food choices per meal...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and when you come home to our community in historic Meridian, Miss., you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with varied levels of care to accommodate your changing needs. From assisted living to memory care, the transition between levels...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Preserve at Meridian is a community that provides exceptional person-centered care to residents from all walks of life. Whether your loved one is looking for independent living, specialized memory care, or simply needs help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in an assisted living setting,...
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This facility is a great facility. It has a homey feel to it and the staff truly cares. They took great care of my dad and he misses many members of the staff. They are all very professional and see to...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
River Birch Estate Assisted Living is locally owned and operated. Located on beautiful 1 1/2 acre lot in a fully restored home which originally was built by Dr. E. Laird for his family in Union, MS. Later, a large addition was added to the back of the house which provides additional resident...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atwood Personal Care Home is a senior care home in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Neshoba County. We provide assisted and independent living, as well as adult day services. With a Choctaw Native American heritage, the Philadelphia area is known for the migration that became the Trail of Tears and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of nursing homes in Decatur, MS

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $2,688 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include De Kalb, MS with an average of $1,222 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur, MS vs. nearby cities

Decatur, MS
$2,688/mo
$3,019/mo
$3,483/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur, MS vs. the state and national average

Decatur, MS
$2,688/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur vs. other types of senior living

$2,688/mo
Nursing Homes
$2,688/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Decatur, MS by room type

Semi-Private
$2,935/mo
Studio
$3,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,630/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,495/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur over time

Decatur, MSMS stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Decatur

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Decatur

Brookdale Meridian

4.1
Meals where over the top! Staff that did the work of taking care of mother where awesome. Great Ladies. Administration staff is not. They still have an open balance in their bill pay website for an amount we don't owe. I am so glad we did not setup recurring payments from her checking account. ...
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Meridian Living

5.0
My Aunt [name removed] is living there. There's lots of activities and things for them to do. All the staff is exceptional. Anything you need they help you out. I truly appreciate everything being done for her and us as a family. God bless you all ????

Decatur nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Decatur nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Decatur that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Decatur, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Decatur nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Decatur Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Decatur, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decatur nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Decatur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Decatur, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Decatur nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decatur, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decatur, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
0.4%
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Meridian Living, Brookdale Meridian and The Preserve at Meridian are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Decatur, Mississippi. See full list of communities.

There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Decatur, Mississippi. See the full list.

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