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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lamar County, MS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lamar County 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 Lamar County, 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 Lamar County or another care type is right for you. Browse 57 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lamar County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Orvisburg, Hillsdale and Angie.
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zipAverageCost: $3,953

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lamar County, MS

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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Lamar County, MS

The average cost of senior living in Lamar County is $3,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Olive, MS with an average of $2,550 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lamar County, MS, vs. nearby counties

Lamar County, MS
$3,953/mo
$4,650/mo

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

Lamar County, MS
$3,953/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,921/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,953/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lamar County, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,335/mo
Studio
$4,573/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,373/mo

Senior living costs in Lamar County 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: Lamar County, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLamar County, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,953/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,650/mo$3,579/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,921/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,372/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lamar County, MS:$3,953/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lamar County, MS:$3,650/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lamar County, MS:$3,921/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lamar County, MS:$3,372/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lamar County, MS, over time

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

Lamar County, MSMS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Lamar County, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lamar County 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
Lamar County, MS$4,766/mo$5,435/mo-12.3%
Mississippi$4,112/mo$3,939/mo+4.4%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Lamar County, MS
2024 average cost:$4,766/mo
2023 average cost:$5,435/mo
Percent change:-12.3%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$4,112/mo
2023 average cost:$3,939/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Lamar County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lamar County

Beehive Homes of Picayune

4.0
No place is like home. But Beehive Home only have 16 residents at any time so it's much easier to meet and interact with others

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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Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care

5.0
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.

Lamar County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar County, 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 Lamar County 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 Lamar County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lamar County, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.2%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
13.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lamar County 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 Lamar County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lamar County, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lamar County 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 Lamar County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lamar County, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar County 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 Lamar County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lamar County, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
6.9%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar County 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 Lamar County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lamar County, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living, Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg and Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lamar County, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 57 nursing homes facilities near Lamar County, Mississippi. See the full list.
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