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10 Best Nursing Homes in Okolona, MS
Okolona 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Okolona, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Okolona is about $3,544, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 14 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 Van Buren, Cardsville and New Salem.
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9.2
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5 reviews
The facility is very clean, well staffed and caring of the residents. The meals are well balanced and flavorful. I recommend this facility. The room is large and so is the bathroom. They are kept clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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7.8
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7 reviews
They go way above their duties. It takes special people to work day in and day out dealing with the memory care unit. [names removed] are excellent. Thank you for taking such good care of my aunt.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Minutes from downtown Tupelo, Magnolia Tupelo is located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by a forest of oaks and tall swaying pines. With private and semi-private studios and deluxe suites, Magnolia Tupelo offers a pleasing variety of living arrangements for any senior who wants to live...
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2 reviews
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.
Once you’ve experienced the gracious amenities and professionalism to be found at AvonLea Assisted Living, a place where assisted living meets independent living, you’ll agree it’s a place that’s difficult to forget.In this community, everything is about an invigorating lifestyle — along with the...
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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: 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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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.
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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 Okolona, MS
The average cost of senior living in Okolona is $3,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Houlka, MS with an average of $3,082 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Okolona
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Okolona
Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo
4.9
She was the first to live in her room. She had to be placed in a separate behavioral center for ten which helped her. They have a nurse on site 24/7 and they took her to the hospital when she suddenly became ill with RSV on December 31. The ratio of staff to residents is good. She seemed to ...
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Magnolia Manor at Tupelo
4.4
I understand how hard it is to find quality staff. However, there has been a lot of complaints about one of the nurses at this facility. (Not [name removed], which no longer works there) I personally experienced it myself on a Friday evening at 6pm. I was called and told my family member was out ...
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Okolona nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okolona nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okolona, 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 Okolona 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 Okolona 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
40%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Okolona 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 Okolona Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Okolona, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Okolona 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 Okolona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okolona, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Okolona 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 Okolona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Okolona, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okolona 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 Okolona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo, Magnolia Manor at Tupelo and The Manor on Lawndale are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Okolona, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Okolona, Mississippi. See the full list.
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