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10 Best Nursing Homes in Thornton, MS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Thornton 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton or another care type is right for you. Browse 45 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Thornton.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Benton, Norway and Patosi.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Benton, Norway and Patosi.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Thornton, MS
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9.6
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9 reviews
Very nice, clean with the services that are required for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring. Madison Home Place also has affordable pricing. They are currently renovating the dining area hallway and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Madison Home Place offers affordable senior living options with multiple levels of care. Residents can enjoy an easier way of life with their well-being and dignity as our top priority. Our licensed memory care unit is a safe and secure dementia unit ideal for residents with Alzheimer's,...
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9.5
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Nominated "Best of the Best" 2022 By Mississippi's Clarion Ledger, The Orchard is considered a Jackson area treasure. For over 30 years we have provided seniors with a compassionate continuum of care that alleviates the worries of aging. Our residents can move into spacious Independent Living...
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9.2
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63 reviews
Facility has been neglected as far as maintenance is concerned but they have hired a guy who is working on correcting some of the issues. Staff is very friendly and cooperative. Dining hall seems very...
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.
Ridgeland Place welcomes older adults to experience award-winning assisted living and memory care in Ridgeland, MS. Awarded U.S. News's Best Memory Care of 2023, our Madison County senior living community team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of all residents. Individualized care...
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The location and just the facility itself were the main reason we went with SummerHouse Beau Ridge. The staff are extremely helpful and accommodating. I have recommended them and will continue to do so.
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.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia brings about its own unique and sometimes difficult challenges. At Beau Ridge Memory Care, we’re here to help. We embrace the Warchol Best-Abilities Care ModelSM and deliver the highest level of specialized Alzheimer’s/dementia care. The...
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We are pleased with how our loved one is settling in at the Valor Manor. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. They are very welcoming to our family members when we come...
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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This community is great and my loved one has been receiving good care. Everyone has been very concerned and supportive with my loved one. This community has given me a lot of comfort for relief knowing that...
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.
The Blake at Township is an assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi their home. This community provides its residents with the memory care that they are looking for, while offering them a peaceful place to call home. Guests of our...
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A great community that gives excellent care for my father. A beautiful and clean community. They do offer alot of activities for everyone. I would recommend this to others for great care!
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.
St. Catherine's Village, located in Madison Mississippi, is known as Mississippi's premiere all inclusive continuing retirement care community. Dedicated to family and ministry, St. Catherine's Village makes for a warm environment for elderly residents living in this senior home. Offering a wide...
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.
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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
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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: 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Quarters Assisted Living is an assisted living facility that serves as an alternative to institutional hospitalization and as a transitional migration to independent living. We have created a holistic environment for our residents, which provides a sense of peace and comfort while enhancing...
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Thornton, MS
The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $3,831 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anguilla, MS with an average of $2,631 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thornton, MS vs. nearby cities
Thornton, MS
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thornton, MS vs. the state and national average
Thornton, MS
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thornton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Thornton, MS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Thornton over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Thornton
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Thornton
SummerHouse Beau Ridge in Ridgeland, MS
5.0
The Memory Care facility has been wonderful. We have been blessed to find a place for our mother.
Everyone there has been so caring and kind.
It was a very emotional experience for us to have to find a place for our mother but the transition was so easy. We are forever grateful to all the ...
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The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community in Ridgeland, MS
5.0
The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community is a nice facility with an organized system to take great care of their residents. I feel that my mother is well taken care of and has a great deal
of space to walk around during the day inside and outside. She's not confined to a small space ...
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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.
Thornton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornton, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton 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 Thornton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Madison Home Place, The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community and Ridgeland Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Thornton, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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