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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whitaker, MS

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Whitaker, MS

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Photo of LA Maison Leisure Living Home, Inc.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
Nottingham Regional Rehab Center provides services for short-term care and rehabilitative care. We believe our residents come first, then our staff and success will surely follow. Those requiring long-term care are more always welcome at Nottingham Regional Rehab. We provide all patients...
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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Whitaker, MS

The average cost of senior living in Whitaker is $3,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tatum, MS with an average of $3,236 per month.

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

Whitaker, MS
$3,773/mo
$3,390/mo

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

Whitaker, MS
$3,773/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,773/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,773/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,074/mo
Studio
$3,959/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,124/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,000/mo

Senior living costs in Whitaker 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: Whitaker, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitaker, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,773/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,829/mo$3,579/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,773/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,464/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Whitaker, MS:$3,773/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Whitaker, MS:$3,829/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Whitaker, MS:$3,773/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Whitaker, MS:$3,464/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whitaker

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whitaker

The Claiborne at Baton Rouge

3.8
The Claiborne is a beautiful but huge facility. It offers a lot for the independent. Residents have to be able to walk a good distance just to eat. We had to get her a scooter. It's also on the higher end cost.Claibornes assisted living is fine. You just have to find what fits the resident ...
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The Pearl at Jamestown in Baton Rouge, LA

5.0
I have been very pleased with the facility. They try very hard to keep the residents occupied for the most part. They serve well balanced meals and snacks. The staff has been really great with my husband as he is one that doesn't stay still most of the time.

The Claiborne at Shoe Creek in Central, LA

5.0
This facility is phenomenal- we are unbelievably happy with our choice. My mom loves it there and we feel good knowing she's safe, cared for, and happily involved with a community of new friends. The staff at all levels is always nice, polite, and friendly. They really do care about the ...
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Whitaker nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitaker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whitaker, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whitaker 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 Whitaker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitaker, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitaker 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 Whitaker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitaker, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitaker 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 Whitaker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitaker, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitaker 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 Whitaker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitaker, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
0.5%
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Sunrise at Siegen, Sunrise of Baton Rouge and Williamsburg Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whitaker, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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