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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rufus, MS
If your loved one needs memory care in Rufus, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Rufus, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Rufus incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Rufus memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Rufus, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Flowood, Pearl and Raleigh.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Flowood, Pearl and Raleigh.
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The rooms are very nice and large enough to have furniture that feels familiar to the patient. The staff is great and the food is good. They have activities for them to do and church services for them. She...
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.
Plain View offers the comfort and elegance that you expect in senior care including 24 Hour Care, Respite Care and Adult Day Services. We are located on a beautiful site in Richland, MS, where the blooms of spring and the colors of fall can be enjoyed. You may choose to view from the comfort of...
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24 reviews
The staff and residents are so thoughtful and caring! I love everyone there. The maintenance technicians are on top of their game. The housekeepers, kitchen staff, care partners and the directors all make it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Castlewood Place provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Rankin County, Mississippi area. We are located just south of the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon. Our residents enjoy nearby dining, shopping and recreational activities in Brandon, yet love the quiet country...
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From my observation, they are as good or better than anyone in the industry and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Located in the heart of Flowood, Mississippi, adjacent to the new East Metro Parkway and the Dogwood Promenade, The Blake at Flowood is a community designed for seniors unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will...
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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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
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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: 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 memory care in Rufus, MS
The average cost of senior living in Rufus is $5,032 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Magee, MS with an average of $2,550 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rufus, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rufus vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Rufus, MS by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Rufus
Recent reviews for memory care in Rufus
The Blake at Flowood
5.0
My parents have lived at The Blake for FLowood for 5 months. The staff is very friendly and caring. Everyone went out of their way to make my parents feel comfortable in their new home. The facility is clean, attractively decorated and the outdoor spaces are nicely landscaped. The strength of ...
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Castlewoods Place in Brandon, MS
5.0
My momma is in this homey feeling community. I love the fact that she gets physical therapy 3x a week. They always keep her clean.Momma loves this place and we thought she would have trouble adjusting but it's been great. The staff is nice and friendly. It stays spotless in all areas. They ...
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Plain View Assisted Living in Richland, MS
5.0
Plain View Assisted Living was very helpful with the transition of my loved one. The main reason we went with this facility over others that we had looked into was because during the tour, they gave us great information and really explained everything about the facility and what they offered ...
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Rufus memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rufus memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rufus, 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 Rufus memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Rufus 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
23.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Rufus memory care
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 Rufus Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rufus, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rufus memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rufus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rufus, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rufus memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rufus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rufus memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Rufus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rufus, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plain View Assisted Living, Castlewoods Place and The Blake at Flowood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rufus, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Rufus, Mississippi. See the full list.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Rufus, Mississippi typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rufus, Mississippi, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Rufus, Mississippi, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Rufus, Mississippi ranges from $1800 to $7295. The average Memory Care cost in Rufus, Mississippi is $5,032. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Rufus, Mississippi typically starts at $1800. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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