19 Nursing Homes near Jackson, MS
Located at the heart of the Magnolia State and serving as its capital city, Jackson is a culturally rich community with a little over 150,000 residents. The city has a broad range of services for those aged 65 and over, a demographic that makes up over 12% of its population. These services include nonemergency medical transportation, home-delivered meals and options counselors. The region is also served by many high-performing hospitals and nursing homes. Average nursing home rates start at $6,388 per month, making Jackson among the more affordable cities in the nation for this type of care.
Nursing homes are staffed with licensed health care professionals who administer around-the-clock medical care and monitoring. Those who need a lesser degree of care, such as some help with daily living activities, may find nursing homes to be too restrictive and needlessly expensive. Assisted living or home health care may be more appropriate, affordable options.
This guide features more information on senior care costs in Jackson and the agencies that serve local seniors.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Jackson, MS
Forest Hill Nursing Center
927 Cooper Rd, Jackson, MS, 39212
My husband is in Forest Hill Nursing Center. He has Alzheimer’s. The people I’ve talked to have been very helpful.
My husband is in Forest Hill Nursing Center. He has Alzheimer’s. The people I’ve talked to have been very helpful.
Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
4540 Manhattan Road, Jackson, MS, 39206
I highly recommend this Nursing Home and the therapy department. My friend was there, we loved the whole entire team at this facility they go up and beyond for family and friends… We highly suggest
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I highly recommend this Nursing Home and the therapy department. My friend was there, we loved the whole entire team at this facility they go up and beyond for family and friends… We highly suggest you go on a tour no smell it’s very clean.. It’s only 5 minutes from ST D. Activity Department is awesome.. The administration department always is there to help!
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I highly recommend this Nursing Home and the therapy department. My friend was there, we loved the whole entire team at this facility they go up and beyond for family and friends… We highly suggest
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I highly recommend this Nursing Home and the therapy department. My friend was there, we loved the whole entire team at this facility they go up and beyond for family and friends… We highly suggest you go on a tour no smell it’s very clean.. It’s only 5 minutes from ST D. Activity Department is awesome.. The administration department always is there to help!
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Compere Nh Inc
865 North Street, Jackson, MS, 39202
Compere’s is, for the most part, a very caring, loving place to put your female loved one. My problem with them (or any other care-giving facility) is that they are all too quick to pump the patient
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Compere’s is, for the most part, a very caring, loving place to put your female loved one. My problem with them (or any other care-giving facility) is that they are all too quick to pump the patient full of drugs and keep them doped up rather than find ut what the underlying problem is. I have yet to find a facility that will do that. Their food was excellent, their people were very compassionate and they were very willing to work with us. Of course, we were only there for 3 weeks before Mom got Healthcare acquired pneumonia and passed away.
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Compere’s is, for the most part, a very caring, loving place to put your female loved one. My problem with them (or any other care-giving facility) is that they are all too quick to pump the patient
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Compere’s is, for the most part, a very caring, loving place to put your female loved one. My problem with them (or any other care-giving facility) is that they are all too quick to pump the patient full of drugs and keep them doped up rather than find ut what the underlying problem is. I have yet to find a facility that will do that. Their food was excellent, their people were very compassionate and they were very willing to work with us. Of course, we were only there for 3 weeks before Mom got Healthcare acquired pneumonia and passed away.
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Magnolia Senior Care
3701 PETER QUINN DRIVE, Jackson, MS, 39213
My grandmother was a resident at the Magnolia Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Our family decided to place her their after she suffered mini stroke while living independently in her home. During her stay
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My grandmother was a resident at the Magnolia Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Our family decided to place her their after she suffered mini stroke while living independently in her home. During her stay there she was able to interact with other residents in the facility. The nurses that were there were nice. Some of the the nurses where not as friendly with the patients and not with the families. On my first trip their, I was not help to find my grandmothers room. I had to look up and down the hall because I didn’t see staff nor did they ask me where I wanted to visit. The appearance of the facility reminded me of more of a hospital than a residence home. Each residents had their own room and were allowed to have television and other things to fix up their room. In the end of my grandmothers stay, her condition worsened so my family decided to bring her home with the care of nurses. The facility help us find a stay at home nurse and they also helped with the transportation of her to my mothers house. The home was a good place to help with the care of my grandmother but if we had more time for choosing, we would have found a better facility.
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My grandmother was a resident at the Magnolia Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Our family decided to place her their after she suffered mini stroke while living independently in her home. During her stay
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My grandmother was a resident at the Magnolia Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Our family decided to place her their after she suffered mini stroke while living independently in her home. During her stay there she was able to interact with other residents in the facility. The nurses that were there were nice. Some of the the nurses where not as friendly with the patients and not with the families. On my first trip their, I was not help to find my grandmothers room. I had to look up and down the hall because I didn’t see staff nor did they ask me where I wanted to visit. The appearance of the facility reminded me of more of a hospital than a residence home. Each residents had their own room and were allowed to have television and other things to fix up their room. In the end of my grandmothers stay, her condition worsened so my family decided to bring her home with the care of nurses. The facility help us find a stay at home nurse and they also helped with the transportation of her to my mothers house. The home was a good place to help with the care of my grandmother but if we had more time for choosing, we would have found a better facility.
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Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3680 LAKELAND LANE, Jackson, MS, 39216
If you care at all about your loved one, DO NOT take them here!!! They almost killed my father and I’m convinced if we had not removed him from here he would no longer be with us. We left there and
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If you care at all about your loved one, DO NOT take them here!!! They almost killed my father and I’m convinced if we had not removed him from here he would no longer be with us. We left there and took our loved one to the ER where he was placed in the ICU for several days. He could not feed himself and they literally just put his food and liquids down and walked out. He was severely dehydrated when we left. He had the same clothes on for 4-5 days and I don’t think they ever showered him! When he had to go to the Covid unit for 10 days, they lost (or took) almost everything he had. A few things miraculously reappeared. I could go on and on about how terrible it is but I will end with it is awful and I wouldn’t take my worst enemy there. My prayers are with the patients still there.
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If you care at all about your loved one, DO NOT take them here!!! They almost killed my father and I’m convinced if we had not removed him from here he would no longer be with us. We left there and
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If you care at all about your loved one, DO NOT take them here!!! They almost killed my father and I’m convinced if we had not removed him from here he would no longer be with us. We left there and took our loved one to the ER where he was placed in the ICU for several days. He could not feed himself and they literally just put his food and liquids down and walked out. He was severely dehydrated when we left. He had the same clothes on for 4-5 days and I don’t think they ever showered him! When he had to go to the Covid unit for 10 days, they lost (or took) almost everything he had. A few things miraculously reappeared. I could go on and on about how terrible it is but I will end with it is awful and I wouldn’t take my worst enemy there. My prayers are with the patients still there.
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Cottage Grove Nursing Home
1116 FOREST AVENUE, Jackson, MS, 39206
The rooms have high ceilings and are very sufficient. There are areas where individuals or family and friends can visit in privacy. Homey atmosphere. Most residents need highly skilled care. There are
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The rooms have high ceilings and are very sufficient. There are areas where individuals or family and friends can visit in privacy. Homey atmosphere. Most residents need highly skilled care. There are areas for residents to be gathered other than the nurses station blocking the traffic. This is very conducive to visiting each other and yet in the site of the staff. The staff is attentive to the needs of the residents and seem to like us and enjoy their work. The menus include down home cooking. The therapy department is great. The various activities are provided by 3 workers and includes weekly outings and guests for spiritual emphasis. The laundry does a good job of returning items without losing them. I am enjoying living here and visiting with the other residents and staff.
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The rooms have high ceilings and are very sufficient. There are areas where individuals or family and friends can visit in privacy. Homey atmosphere. Most residents need highly skilled care. There are
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The rooms have high ceilings and are very sufficient. There are areas where individuals or family and friends can visit in privacy. Homey atmosphere. Most residents need highly skilled care. There are areas for residents to be gathered other than the nurses station blocking the traffic. This is very conducive to visiting each other and yet in the site of the staff. The staff is attentive to the needs of the residents and seem to like us and enjoy their work. The menus include down home cooking. The therapy department is great. The various activities are provided by 3 workers and includes weekly outings and guests for spiritual emphasis. The laundry does a good job of returning items without losing them. I am enjoying living here and visiting with the other residents and staff.
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Chadwick Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1900 CHADWICK DRIVE, Jackson, MS, 39204
We had a sister in this nursing home. They wouldn’t even allow us to contact or see her. We were her next of kind. They wouldn’t even give us any information about her condition. She passed and until
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We had a sister in this nursing home. They wouldn’t even allow us to contact or see her. We were her next of kind. They wouldn’t even give us any information about her condition. She passed and until this date we don’t know what happened to her. Allegedly they were connected to some wrong doing with some other people. We don’t even know how she got there. Never put your love one here.
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We had a sister in this nursing home. They wouldn’t even allow us to contact or see her. We were her next of kind. They wouldn’t even give us any information about her condition. She passed and until
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We had a sister in this nursing home. They wouldn’t even allow us to contact or see her. We were her next of kind. They wouldn’t even give us any information about her condition. She passed and until this date we don’t know what happened to her. Allegedly they were connected to some wrong doing with some other people. We don’t even know how she got there. Never put your love one here.
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Willow Creek Retirement Center
49 WILLOW CREEK LANE, Jackson, MS, 39272
When I was looking for a place for my mom, this place had 4 stars, so I want to let people know what really goes on so hopefully their loved one doesn’t go through the same thing. Here are some examp
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When I was looking for a place for my mom, this place had 4 stars, so I want to let people know what really goes on so hopefully their loved one doesn’t go through the same thing. Here are some examples.
1. Mom had difficulty walking and they didn’t do physical therapy like they should have. A lot of times they would bring stuff into her room for OT type activities but didnt concentrate on working her legs which is the reason she went in there. She could walk better when she went in the facility than when she came out.
2. The aide left her sitting on the toilet for over an hour one time. Then she got scolded for calling out for help.
3. The nurse would come in every morning at 5:30 and throw on the overhead lights to change her and get her up and dressed. Then put her in a wheelchair for the rest of the day instead of putting her in the recliner. She would be crying because her bottom hurt so bad.
3. The aides would come into her room and sit in her recliner to make personal phone calls so they wouldnt be seen by their supervisor, or to the empty room across the hall. These aides would sit there and carry on conversations like she wasn’t even there.
4. Mom would get scolded for pushing the call light. They would tell her not to push it.
5. This place was constantly getting her meds all mixed up. Mom was supposed to have a couple of muscle relaxers before bedtime and there were a couple of times that they told her that they couldn’t find these pills so she would lie there and hurt until they supposedly found them.
6. She would call a nurse because she had to go to the restroom for a bowel movement. They told her to go in her diaper, but she couldn’t bring herself to do that, so she would hold it and then when the nurse finally did come she didn’t have to go anymore. So she stayed constipated because of this. No one should ever be told to go in their brief when they can be helped and toileted properly.
6. The staff would mostly give her bed baths. She had a couple of showers and they used dishwashing liquid to wash her. She was in there from June until September and she said they only washed her hair 3 times in that time period and they used dishwashing liquid for her hair too.
These are a few of the things my mother had to endure while there. No loved one should ever be treated so poorly with such a lack of dignity. My mother aged significantly in a place that was supposed to help her rehab and instead treated her so horribly she was broken spiritually and worsened physically. When we were finally able to take her out of there she broke down in tears.
I am not one to leave reviews, but my conscious would not let me rest while loved ones are treated in this manner.
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When I was looking for a place for my mom, this place had 4 stars, so I want to let people know what really goes on so hopefully their loved one doesn’t go through the same thing. Here are some examp
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When I was looking for a place for my mom, this place had 4 stars, so I want to let people know what really goes on so hopefully their loved one doesn’t go through the same thing. Here are some examples.
1. Mom had difficulty walking and they didn’t do physical therapy like they should have. A lot of times they would bring stuff into her room for OT type activities but didnt concentrate on working her legs which is the reason she went in there. She could walk better when she went in the facility than when she came out.
2. The aide left her sitting on the toilet for over an hour one time. Then she got scolded for calling out for help.
3. The nurse would come in every morning at 5:30 and throw on the overhead lights to change her and get her up and dressed. Then put her in a wheelchair for the rest of the day instead of putting her in the recliner. She would be crying because her bottom hurt so bad.
3. The aides would come into her room and sit in her recliner to make personal phone calls so they wouldnt be seen by their supervisor, or to the empty room across the hall. These aides would sit there and carry on conversations like she wasn’t even there.
4. Mom would get scolded for pushing the call light. They would tell her not to push it.
5. This place was constantly getting her meds all mixed up. Mom was supposed to have a couple of muscle relaxers before bedtime and there were a couple of times that they told her that they couldn’t find these pills so she would lie there and hurt until they supposedly found them.
6. She would call a nurse because she had to go to the restroom for a bowel movement. They told her to go in her diaper, but she couldn’t bring herself to do that, so she would hold it and then when the nurse finally did come she didn’t have to go anymore. So she stayed constipated because of this. No one should ever be told to go in their brief when they can be helped and toileted properly.
6. The staff would mostly give her bed baths. She had a couple of showers and they used dishwashing liquid to wash her. She was in there from June until September and she said they only washed her hair 3 times in that time period and they used dishwashing liquid for her hair too.
These are a few of the things my mother had to endure while there. No loved one should ever be treated so poorly with such a lack of dignity. My mother aged significantly in a place that was supposed to help her rehab and instead treated her so horribly she was broken spiritually and worsened physically. When we were finally able to take her out of there she broke down in tears.
I am not one to leave reviews, but my conscious would not let me rest while loved ones are treated in this manner.
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Belhaven Senior Care
1004 North St., Jackson, MS, 39202
My dad resides here. They do not take care of these patients. I visited my dad and he was wet. They don’t communicate with him. The CNA are horrible. My dad doesn’t like them because they ha
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My dad resides here. They do not take care of these patients. I visited my dad and he was wet. They don’t communicate with him. The CNA are horrible. My dad doesn’t like them because they have done something to him. My dad is loosing weight due to them not feeding him. I see people being neglected. Don’t take your love ones there, Please.
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My dad resides here. They do not take care of these patients. I visited my dad and he was wet. They don’t communicate with him. The CNA are horrible. My dad doesn’t like them because they ha
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My dad resides here. They do not take care of these patients. I visited my dad and he was wet. They don’t communicate with him. The CNA are horrible. My dad doesn’t like them because they have done something to him. My dad is loosing weight due to them not feeding him. I see people being neglected. Don’t take your love ones there, Please.
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Briar Hill Rest Home
1201 GUNTER ROAD, Florence, MS, 39073
This is the best place. Patients are taking care of in so many ways. She has her hair done there every Tuesday. They go on trips to Casino, Walmart & other places. Church’s come to teach &
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This is the best place. Patients are taking care of in so many ways. She has her hair done there every Tuesday. They go on trips to Casino, Walmart & other places. Church’s come to teach & sing. Their physical therapist do an outstanding job. Nurses have been great.
Staff has called us when she was sick or any of her meds have changed. Front office billing etc.. no issues.
We are thankful for everyone at Briarhill.
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This is the best place. Patients are taking care of in so many ways. She has her hair done there every Tuesday. They go on trips to Casino, Walmart & other places. Church’s come to teach &
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This is the best place. Patients are taking care of in so many ways. She has her hair done there every Tuesday. They go on trips to Casino, Walmart & other places. Church’s come to teach & sing. Their physical therapist do an outstanding job. Nurses have been great.
Staff has called us when she was sick or any of her meds have changed. Front office billing etc.. no issues.
We are thankful for everyone at Briarhill.
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Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
355 CROSSGATE BLVD, Brandon, MS, 39042
The center do good to all patients with special love and with a special love and concern for their health. They work as a family and care for each other, they look out for you. This is the place I wou
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The center do good to all patients with special love and with a special love and concern for their health. They work as a family and care for each other, they look out for you. This is the place I would go if needed.
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The center do good to all patients with special love and with a special love and concern for their health. They work as a family and care for each other, they look out for you. This is the place I wou
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The center do good to all patients with special love and with a special love and concern for their health. They work as a family and care for each other, they look out for you. This is the place I would go if needed.
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Woodlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
102 Woodchase Park, Clinton, MS, 39056
This is an awful place. A few of the nurses are sweet but the CNAs are horrible with extremely bad attitudes. They were so rude to my family and were highly neglectful of my loved one. My cousin was o
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This is an awful place. A few of the nurses are sweet but the CNAs are horrible with extremely bad attitudes. They were so rude to my family and were highly neglectful of my loved one. My cousin was only there less than a week before she had to be rushed to the ER and unfortunately she passed several days later.
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This is an awful place. A few of the nurses are sweet but the CNAs are horrible with extremely bad attitudes. They were so rude to my family and were highly neglectful of my loved one. My cousin was o
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This is an awful place. A few of the nurses are sweet but the CNAs are horrible with extremely bad attitudes. They were so rude to my family and were highly neglectful of my loved one. My cousin was only there less than a week before she had to be rushed to the ER and unfortunately she passed several days later.
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Brandon Court
100 BURNHAM ROAD, Brandon, MS, 39042
I was admitted to Brandon Court. Very little privacy given – curtain not pulled when I was in a semi private room – door not close. Staff answered call light quickly but didn’t fulfill requests quickl
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I was admitted to Brandon Court. Very little privacy given – curtain not pulled when I was in a semi private room – door not close. Staff answered call light quickly but didn’t fulfill requests quickly. Food was very generic, institutional, minimal menu items from scratch. Food portions are extremely small with seconds rarely available. Aides not friendly for the most part. Evening and night staff far superior to day staff. Specific staff members during day shift were kind. Nursing supervisor tried to take care of issues when brought to her attention. Semi private room was dark and dreary. Private room was light and more cheerful. Rooms are very basic. Very small area for personal items. Therapy Services were very good. Good thing I could be resourceful when it came to my basic care and didn’t need to call the staff too often. During this time of decreased visitation due to the pandemic, there is no family help with residents and no family presence to ask for assistance for residents who can not request assistance on their own. No Clergy available for prayer, blessings, etc. I can not address activities or amenities due to the current pandemic, I was offered a box to paint once and given a small piece of watermelon on Memorial Day. Residents were not to mingle or gather in groups. I do not recommend Brandon Court for rehab, assisted living or as a nursing home based on my stay.
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I was admitted to Brandon Court. Very little privacy given – curtain not pulled when I was in a semi private room – door not close. Staff answered call light quickly but didn’t fulfill requests quickl
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I was admitted to Brandon Court. Very little privacy given – curtain not pulled when I was in a semi private room – door not close. Staff answered call light quickly but didn’t fulfill requests quickly. Food was very generic, institutional, minimal menu items from scratch. Food portions are extremely small with seconds rarely available. Aides not friendly for the most part. Evening and night staff far superior to day staff. Specific staff members during day shift were kind. Nursing supervisor tried to take care of issues when brought to her attention. Semi private room was dark and dreary. Private room was light and more cheerful. Rooms are very basic. Very small area for personal items. Therapy Services were very good. Good thing I could be resourceful when it came to my basic care and didn’t need to call the staff too often. During this time of decreased visitation due to the pandemic, there is no family help with residents and no family presence to ask for assistance for residents who can not request assistance on their own. No Clergy available for prayer, blessings, etc. I can not address activities or amenities due to the current pandemic, I was offered a box to paint once and given a small piece of watermelon on Memorial Day. Residents were not to mingle or gather in groups. I do not recommend Brandon Court for rehab, assisted living or as a nursing home based on my stay.
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Wisteria Gardens
5420 HIGHWAY 80 EAST, Pearl, MS, 39208
Clean facilities with professional and caring staff. My grandmother was well taken care of at Wisteria Gardens. When she needed assistance, staff were there to help. The therapy helped her get better
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Clean facilities with professional and caring staff. My grandmother was well taken care of at Wisteria Gardens. When she needed assistance, staff were there to help. The therapy helped her get better and stronger quicker.
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Clean facilities with professional and caring staff. My grandmother was well taken care of at Wisteria Gardens. When she needed assistance, staff were there to help. The therapy helped her get better
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Clean facilities with professional and caring staff. My grandmother was well taken care of at Wisteria Gardens. When she needed assistance, staff were there to help. The therapy helped her get better and stronger quicker.
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Care Center of Clinton
1251 PINEHAVEN ROAD, Clinton, MS, 39056
No stars!! This place is the worst nursing home I have ever seen. They are short staff, it smells like urine all through the halls, went in one day and a man was sitting in a puddle of urine and rolli
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No stars!! This place is the worst nursing home I have ever seen. They are short staff, it smells like urine all through the halls, went in one day and a man was sitting in a puddle of urine and rolling his wheel chair all in it. That poor man was never changed the whole 3 hours I was there. The CNA don’t want to do their job and you can hear them cussing down the halls.. If this place has an opening for your loved one. RUN and don’t look back!!
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No stars!! This place is the worst nursing home I have ever seen. They are short staff, it smells like urine all through the halls, went in one day and a man was sitting in a puddle of urine and rolli
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No stars!! This place is the worst nursing home I have ever seen. They are short staff, it smells like urine all through the halls, went in one day and a man was sitting in a puddle of urine and rolling his wheel chair all in it. That poor man was never changed the whole 3 hours I was there. The CNA don’t want to do their job and you can hear them cussing down the halls.. If this place has an opening for your loved one. RUN and don’t look back!!
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Nursing Home Costs in Jackson, MS
Nursing homes in Jackson charge approximately $6,388 for shared rooms. Private accommodations are several hundred dollars higher at $6,844.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Jackson is among the more affordable options in the state and nation as a whole for nursing home care, with seniors paying $6,388 per month for semiprivate rooms. This is about $700 lower than the statewide median of $7,057 and almost $1,400 less than the national rate of $7,756.
Jackson is the most inexpensive surveyed city in Mississippi for nursing home care. In Hattiesburg and Gulfport, rates exceed the state median but are affordable compared to the national average, at $7,376 and $7,499, respectively. Across state lines, monthly rates may be lower than in Jackson, with seniors in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, paying $6,183 per month and those in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, paying $6,235.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
While nursing home rates in Jackson are generally affordable at $6,388 for shared rooms and $6,844 for private, this is the most expensive type of care in the city. Older adults who need limited skilled nursing services may obtain that care at home through home health care, which costs $3,432 per month. Home care, which is also provided in the individual’s home, doesn’t include skilled nursing and has the same monthly rate of $3,432. Assisted living facilities provide personal care, meals and, in some cases, limited skilled nursing services for $4,348. Adult day health care is the most inexpensive type of senior care at $1,083 monthly.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Jackson, MS
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Jackson, MS
Seniors in Jackson can reach out to numerous local and statewide programs and agencies when making decisions regarding their long-term care options. The following table features nonprofit resources that provide free and low-cost advice and assistance to seniors, helping them avoid or delay nursing home placement. These resources can also help prospective nursing home residents identify options for paying for care when placement is necessary.
Resource
Contact
Service
(601) 981-1516
The AAA administers a range of free and low-cost services to those aged 60 and over to help them maintain their independence and make informed decisions regarding their care. It’s staffed with information and referral specialists who assist seniors with accessing services in the community, such as nonemergency medical transportation, home-delivered meals and health screenings. Through its Community Transition Services program, Medicaid beneficiaries work with trained Community Navigators who help seniors transition out of nursing home care back to their homes or an assisted living facility.
(601) 960-0335
Through the city’s Senior Services Division, those aged 60 and over can get direct services or referrals for community-based services that may enable them to age in place. Programs include home-delivered and congregate meals and curb-to-curb transportation services.
(601) 923-3930
The local Meals on Wheels program offers nutritious home-delivered meals on weekdays to those unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves. To qualify for services, applicants must be at least 60 years old and homebound. Meals are delivered by volunteers and Hinds County Human Resource Agency staff members and are free of charge.
(800) 827-1000
The VA’s Jackson Regional Office provides information and advocacy for older veterans in the region, helping them obtain the benefits they’re entitled to. Its staff screens visitors for eligibility for veterans’ and survivors’ pension and Aid and Attendance, as well as veterans’ home placement.
(601) 359-4500
SHIP is a statewide program that provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. Seniors in Jackson can call the program’s hotline for one-on-one assistance from trained volunteers who can explain Medicare’s coverage for nursing home care and available Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. SHIP counselors can also help seniors determine whether they may qualify for Medicaid to cover nursing home or in-home care.