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9 Best Nursing Homes in Wakefield, MS

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Wakefield 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wakefield, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wakefield is about $4,705, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 105 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of The Goldton at Southaven
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44 Floor plans available
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9.4
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They have friendly, welcoming staff and a knowledgeable nurse. They have nutritious meals. They are always offering various activities that mom loves - bingo, art groups. I would recommend this community to...
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.
Assisted living & our Alzheimer's/Dementia Care at Goldton at Southaven is designed for residents who may need assistance, meal preparation or just the companionship of others. We can also provide assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and supervision of...
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33 Floor plans available
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When it comes to the care service's its a 4 from aids, 2 from some nursing staff. Activities we liked even though Mom didn't join in. Yes, we would recommend Heritage at Irene Woods to other families based...
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.
Heritage at Irene Woods was designed by nationally known real estate developer Edwards Rose & Sons and is the area’s most sought after option for a beautiful senior living choice. Heritage at Irene Woods offers independent living apartment homes, assisted living apartments and memory care...
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We could not have had a better experience. My Mom and family love the place and the people! Very nice and clean facilities. Most definitely recommend. Mom loves the food and they have lots of activities!...
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.
Providence Assisted Living of Senatobia is located in Senatobia. Our facility offers assisted living. We also have access to specialists like podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, and psychologists. Our facility is rather large. Full range therapy is available to all residents but we work hard...
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8.6
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30 reviews
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I would recommend Silver Creek, but I encourage families to stay engaged. My husband is there every two weeks, and we pop in for other occasions. I feel like some guests don't get enough socialization,...
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.
We are the best kept secret in retirement living in this area— tucked away on the Cherokee Valley Gold Course in Olive Branch, MS! Can you imagine...not having to worry with changing a light bulb or dealing with repairmen when your washer goes out! Are you looking into downsizing but still able...
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As I continue to grieve the loss of my mother last week, I thought I would write a review from the experience she and I went thru over her four month stay. Olive Grove was the 2nd of two stops for my...
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.
Olive Grove Terrace offers person-centered assisted living in Olive Branch, MS. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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We were welcomed as family when we came.the friendly and courteous staff seemed glad to work there.
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.
Christopher's Personal Care Home offers various services for seniors and others such as Memory Care, assisted living and Alzheimer care. Our facility is located in Holly Springs, MS 38635. At Christopher's Personal Care Home our elderly residents get assistance with mobility tasks, meal...
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.
Photo of Cullpepper Place Olive Branch
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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Wakefield, MS

The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $4,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Snow Lake Shores, MS with an average of $3,799 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wakefield, MS, vs. nearby cities

Wakefield, MS
$4,705/mo
$4,929/mo
$4,755/mo

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

Wakefield, MS
$4,705/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,738/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,705/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wakefield, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,295/mo
Studio
$4,852/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,689/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,139/mo

Senior living costs in Wakefield 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: Wakefield, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakefield, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,705/mo$3,658/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,690/mo$3,549/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,738/mo$3,658/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,155/mo$3,315/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Wakefield, MS:$4,705/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Wakefield, MS:$4,690/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Wakefield, MS:$4,738/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Wakefield, MS:$4,155/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wakefield, MS, over time

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

Wakefield, MSMS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Wakefield, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wakefield 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
Wakefield, MS$4,631/mo$4,099/mo+13.0%
Mississippi$3,996/mo$3,834/mo+4.2%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
Wakefield, MS
2024 average cost:$4,631/mo
2023 average cost:$4,099/mo
Percent change:+13.0%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,996/mo
2023 average cost:$3,834/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 Wakefield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wakefield

Riverdale Assisted Living in Memphis, TN

5.0
Riverdale Assisted Living is a WONDERFUL place. The staff are caring and the facility is clean and decorated beautifully. The residents are happy and there always seems to be a lot of activities for them to get involved in. I feel that my loved one is safe and very well cared for and that make ...
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Germantown Plantation

5.0
They take care of everything for my loved one which is very nice. They have a lot of great amenities offered as well. I would recommend Germantown Plantation to others.

Silvercreek Senior Living in Olive Branch, MS

4.5
They have had a lot of turnover in the kitchen, but my in-laws rave about the food. My in-laws don't participate in a lot of the activities, but they are offered. This is hard because it is sooo expensive, but my father-in law is blind and my mother-in-law has had a lot of falls, and they have ...
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Wakefield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakefield, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakefield, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakefield 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 Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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