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10 Best Nursing Homes in Colby, MS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Colby 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 Colby, 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 Colby or another care type is right for you. Browse 60 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Colby.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Colby, MS

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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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Cost of nursing homes in Colby, MS

The average cost of senior living in Colby is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anguilla, MS with an average of $2,631 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Colby, MS, vs. nearby cities

Colby, MS
$4,011/mo
$4,011/mo
$2,631/mo

Nursing homes costs in Colby, MS, vs. state and national averages

Colby, MS
$4,011/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Colby, MS, vs. other senior living options

$4,011/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,011/mo

Nursing homes costs in Colby, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,239/mo
Studio
$3,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,707/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,649/mo

Senior living costs in Colby vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Colby, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColby, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,011/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,011/mo$3,579/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,011/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,062/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Colby, MS:$4,011/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Colby, MS:$4,011/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Colby, MS:$4,011/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Colby, MS:$3,062/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Colby, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Colby 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.

Colby, MSMS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Colby, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Colby 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Colby, MS$4,523/mo$4,433/mo+2.0%
Mississippi$4,152/mo$3,996/mo+3.9%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Colby, MS
2024 average cost:$4,523/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$4,152/mo
2023 average cost:$3,996/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Colby

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Colby

The Blake at Township in Ridgeland, MS

5.0
The Blake at Township community was great, and we picked this community because our loved one had a Chihuahua and they allowed pets there. That was a really big plus.

The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community in Ridgeland, MS

4.8
The staff are incredibly professional and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend The Orchard community to other families.

Brookdale Clinton

5.0
Before she was ready to move, my Mom began making plans. She knew an adult living community would be a fun, safe, and cost-effective way to retire. Especially because she lives a thousand miles away from all of her children and grandchildren. So, we had conversations. And we reached out to A ...
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Colby nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colby nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colby, 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 Colby 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 Colby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Colby, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Colby 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 Colby Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colby, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colby 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 Colby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colby, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Colby 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 Colby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colby, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colby 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 Colby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colby, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
0.5%
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SummerHouse Beau Ridge, Madison Home Place and The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Colby, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 60 nursing homes facilities near Colby, Mississippi. See the full list.
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