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10 Best Nursing Homes in Water Valley, MS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Water Valley 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 Water Valley, MS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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zipAverageCost: $4,073

Nursing Homes Facilities near Water Valley, MS

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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: 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.
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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: 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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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Cost of nursing homes in Water Valley, MS

The average cost of senior living in Water Valley is $4,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Houlka, MS with an average of $3,082 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Water Valley, MS, vs. nearby cities

Water Valley, MS
$4,073/mo
$3,717/mo

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

Water Valley, MS
$4,073/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,034/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,073/mo

Nursing homes costs in Water Valley, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,092/mo
Studio
$3,764/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,379/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,053/mo

Senior living costs in Water Valley 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: Water Valley, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWater Valley, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,073/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,034/mo$3,579/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,034/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,969/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Water Valley, MS:$4,073/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Water Valley, MS:$4,034/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Water Valley, MS:$4,034/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Water Valley, MS:$3,969/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Water Valley, MS, over time

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

Water Valley, MSMS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Water Valley, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Water Valley 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
Water Valley, MS$4,016/mo$4,260/mo-5.7%
Mississippi$4,093/mo$3,886/mo+5.3%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Water Valley, MS
2024 average cost:$4,016/mo
2023 average cost:$4,260/mo
Percent change:-5.7%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$4,093/mo
2023 average cost:$3,886/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Water Valley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Water Valley

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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Providence Assisted Living of Grenada

4.8
They are really good to the residents at this community and are very qualified for the care that is provided to them. They recently just got a new activity director and are waiting for the changes. They have activities like bingo and then during the holidays they have crafts for the residents ...
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Water Valley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Water Valley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Water Valley, 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 Water Valley 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 Water Valley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Water Valley, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Water Valley 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 Water Valley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Water Valley, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Water Valley 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 Water Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Water Valley, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Water Valley 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 Water Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Water Valley, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Water Valley 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 Water Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Water Valley, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.2%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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