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10 Best Nursing Homes in Covington County, MS

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Covington County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 49 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Covington County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Covington County is about $3,929, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 65 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Covington County, MS

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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.
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: 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 Covington County, MS

The average cost of senior living in Covington County is $3,929 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Magee, MS with an average of $2,550 per month.

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

Covington County, MS
$3,929/mo
$3,455/mo
$4,067/mo

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

Covington County, MS
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$3,929/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,929/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,170/mo
Studio
$4,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,772/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,495/mo

Senior living costs in Covington 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: Covington County, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCovington County, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,929/mo$3,658/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$3,763/mo$3,549/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,929/mo$3,658/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,304/mo$3,315/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Covington County, MS:$3,929/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Covington County, MS:$3,763/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Covington County, MS:$3,929/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Covington County, MS:$3,304/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Covington County, MS, over time

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

Covington County, MSMS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Covington County, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Covington 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
Covington 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%
Covington 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 Covington County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Covington County

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.

Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

4.0
While my aunt was in assisted living her received excellent care. I just moved her to the other side in memory care. I'll find out my next visit. How things are going. The dining hall was elegant , the food good, my aunt enjoyed bingo and going to church. Cresent has events going on often, and ...
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Covington County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Covington County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Covington County, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Covington 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 Covington County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Covington County, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Covington 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 Covington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Covington County, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Covington 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 Covington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Covington County, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Covington 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 Covington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Covington County, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
0.4%
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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 Covington County, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Covington County, Mississippi. See the full list.
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