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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Side, MS

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East Side 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 54 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Side, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Side is about $3,598, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 66 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Side, 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.
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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in East Side, MS

The average cost of senior living in East Side is $3,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, MS with an average of $2,600 per month.

Nursing homes costs in East Side, MS, vs. nearby cities

East Side, MS
$3,598/mo
$4,638/mo

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

East Side, MS
$3,598/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

$3,598/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,598/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Side, 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 East Side 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: East Side, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Side, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,598/mo$3,669/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,368/mo$3,549/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,598/mo$3,658/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,159/mo$3,315/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
East Side, MS:$3,598/mo
Mississippi:$3,669/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
East Side, MS:$3,368/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
East Side, MS:$3,598/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
East Side, MS:$3,159/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in East Side, MS, over time

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

East Side, MSMS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in East Side, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in East Side 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
East Side, 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%
East Side, 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 East Side

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Side

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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East Side nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Side nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Side, 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 East Side 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 East Side that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Side, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Side 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 East Side Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Side, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Side 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 East Side partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Side, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Side 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 East Side communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Side, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Side 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 East Side offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Side, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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