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10 Best Nursing Homes in Avera, MS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Avera 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 Avera, 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 Avera or another care type is right for you. Browse 49 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Avera.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Leaf, Benjoe and Avent.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Leaf, Benjoe and Avent.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Avera, MS
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8.9
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18 reviews
The only thing that was disappointing was that it was so expensive. But the director and staff were great to work with and it had a wonderful family feel.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
A Wonderful LifeWe know how challenging it can be to transition the care of someone you love to someone else, but we also know they are in for a rich and full life here at our memory care community in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Because we handle all the household chores and provide quality,...
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8.6
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Friendly staff, transparency on costs, willing to work with me on cost and LTC insurance coverage. Facility is clean and interviews with tenants were positive
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.
Good Times, Better CompanyCome join us at our warm and friendly assisted living community in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and you can exchange the monotony of household chores for a life rich in quality care, beautiful accommodations, spacious common rooms, and a community calendar spilling over...
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This community is wonderful. You wouldn't believe the care my loved one is receiving, it is unbelievable. The Clairborne always fulfill the needs of the residents. If you ask for anything, they will...
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.
Whether you enjoy the freedom of personal independence or the comfort of being catered to, the levels of care offered at The Claiborne at Hattiesburg are tailored to meet your personal needs and preferences. Our Assisted Living community offers a wide range of options and services for seniors who...
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What our family likes the most about Crescent Landing is the staff. They are very friendly. I wish there were more outings and activities for my dad to attend. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the “Hub City” of the South, is just a 90-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast, New Orleans and Mobile, and is home to Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg. Located in a quiet and scenic wooded area, we are convenient to Turtle Creek Mall, the Merit...
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We are very happy with the car that we received her from this community. The staff are very caring and were helpful for some special needs. The community was clean and we very pleased with the therapy that...
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.
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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.
Alden Pointe is Hattiesburg's premier assisted living and memory care community, providing exemplary services to its residents since 2004. The community is comprised of 36 suites in three neighborhoods, two for assisted living and one dedicated to memory care. Alden Pointe's team believes in...
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My mother is a permanent resident here at Magnolia and I am extremely happy with the care and cleanliness of this facility. She gets the very best of 24/7 round the clock care. The staff is the best. The...
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.
Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, Magnolia Gardens provides a welcoming and beautiful space designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors in a friendly community setting. Within a peaceful, residential neighborhood, our community is only a few minutes from several restaurants and...
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.
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.
Brookwood Villa Assisted Living is located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, located in the southeastern county of Wayne. Wayne County was founded in 1809 and is known for its close proximity to Alabama, Mobile and Montgomery and New Orleans, Louisiana as well as its delicious farm grown blueberries. ...
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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.
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
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
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
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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: 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, Memory Care
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Avera, MS
The average cost of senior living in Avera is $3,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandersville, MS with an average of $2,540 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avera, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avera, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avera vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Avera, MS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Avera over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Avera
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avera
Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living
5.0
Love the place! Amazing place for your loved ones! We picked this community because of the director and the employees. I would recommend to others.
Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg
5.0
Amazing Facility and incredible Staff.
I am so happy I chose this Facility for my Mom who enjoys living here.
The staff is amazing and always available for help and are so caring.
[name removed] the Administrator cares very much for her residents and has helped me anytime I have an issue.
Her ...
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Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville
2.9
I moved my mom into this community for good care. I am not happy that they moved her into another room and did not infor us. She is happy that the community is clean. She seems to be happy with the meals. They do offer her activities, but she is not active. I would not recommend this community ...
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Avera nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avera nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avera, 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 Avera 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 Avera that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avera, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Avera 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 Avera Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avera, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avera 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 Avera partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avera, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Avera 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 Avera communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avera, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avera 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 Avera offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avera, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
0.4%
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Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care, Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living and Southern Living Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Avera, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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