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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kalem, MS
Kalem 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 55 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kalem, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kalem is about $4,201, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 239 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Homewood, Norris and Fikestown.
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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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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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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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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, Independent 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.
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.
Atwood Personal Care Home is a senior care home in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Neshoba County. We provide assisted and independent living, as well as adult day services. With a Choctaw Native American heritage, the Philadelphia area is known for the migration that became the Trail of Tears and...
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Kalem, MS
The average cost of senior living in Kalem is $4,201 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake, MS with an average of $2,100 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalem, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalem vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kalem, MS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kalem over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kalem
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kalem
SummerHouse Beau Ridge in Ridgeland, MS
5.0
The Memory Care facility has been wonderful. We have been blessed to find a place for our mother.
Everyone there has been so caring and kind.
It was a very emotional experience for us to have to find a place for our mother but the transition was so easy. We are forever grateful to all the ...
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The Blake at Flowood
5.0
The Blake at Flowood is a great community. Everyone here is extremely easy to work with and talk to. No where is going to be perfect, but they’re trying. Any issue I had was listened to with open ears and the task was jumped on immediately. They have really improved their staff and care lately. ...
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Castlewoods Place in Brandon, MS
4.9
The staff in Memory Care at Castlewoods is exceptional. Their loving, caring and patience in dealing with their residents is evident on every visit I have had to see my Mom. It gives me peace and joy to know my Mom is in such care. I appreciate the activities they have to stimulate the minds and ...
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Kalem nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalem nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalem, 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 Kalem 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 Kalem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kalem 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 Kalem Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kalem 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 Kalem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalem 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 Kalem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalem 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 Kalem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison Home Place, The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community and Brookdale Clinton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kalem, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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