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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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
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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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I have been here for about two years and I love it. I've become friends with all of the residents and staff and they really care about how you're doing. They bend over backwards to help me when i'm feeling...
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Thorn, MS

The average cost of senior living in Thorn is $3,851 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Houlka, MS with an average of $2,798 per month.

Assisted living costs in Thorn, MS, vs. nearby cities

Thorn, MS
$3,851/mo
$3,929/mo
$3,655/mo

Assisted living costs in Thorn, MS, vs. state and national averages

Thorn, MS
$3,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Thorn, MS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,851/mo
$3,851/mo

Assisted living costs in Thorn, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,092/mo
Studio
$4,021/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,543/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,256/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Senior living costs in Thorn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Thorn, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThorn, MSMississippiU.S.
Assisted Living$3,851/mo$3,579/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,851/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,531/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Thorn, MS:$3,851/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Thorn, MS:$3,851/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Thorn, MS:$3,531/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Thorn, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Thorn and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Thorn, MS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Thorn have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Thorn, MS$3,983/mo$4,090/mo-2.6%
Mississippi$3,843/mo$3,704/mo+3.8%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Thorn, MS
2024 average cost:$3,983/mo
2023 average cost:$4,090/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,843/mo
2023 average cost:$3,704/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thorn, MS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Thorn.

What families are saying about assisted living in Thorn

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thorn

Dogwood Fulton, LLC

4.5
The facility and staff were ok, location is great.

Magnolia Place New Albany

4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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The Magnolia at Oxford Commons

4.3
They run specials occasionally. They have some long tenured staff. They communicate to the families about events and updates on the residents. Chef that prepares the meals. They do off site trips for meals, bowling and other things. Have access to medicine being provided to the residents ...
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Thorn review score based on 26 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 37 Thorn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thorn review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Thorn review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Thorn, MS37 facilities
7.6
Vardaman, MS38 facilities
7.8
Houston, MS49 facilities

Review subcategories for Thorn assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 26 reviews of 37 Thorn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thorn resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Thorn, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Thorn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thorn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thorn, 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 Thorn assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Thorn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thorn, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.6%
53.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thorn assisted living

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 Thorn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thorn, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thorn assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Thorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thorn, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Thorn assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Thorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thorn, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thorn assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Thorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thorn, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thorn

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Mississippi assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Thorn protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo, Magnolia Manor at Tupelo and Elison of Oxford are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thorn, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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