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10 Best Nursing Homes in Baxter, MS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Baxter nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Baxter, MS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Baxter or another care type is right for you. Browse 35 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Baxter.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Norris, Fikestown and Forest.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Norris, Fikestown and Forest.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Baxter, MS
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31 reviews
We have had connections with Meridian Living for a little over a year now, my sister n law is a resident there. We have been kept in formed of every matter & they have been so very helpful & we are so...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Get the independence you desire with the assistance you need! Meridian Living focuses on a comfortable atmosphere and is surrounded with loving, caring, and compassionate caregivers. We offer many serves and amenities. Enjoy 3 delicious meals per day in a casual, relaxing dining room, then visit...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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The staff is always welcoming and friendly. According to my children who visits during mealtime , he has a healthy appetite. I know that y'all attempt to take him outside at times. Taking care of...
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.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and when you come home to our community in historic Meridian, Miss., you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with varied levels of care to accommodate your changing needs. From assisted living to memory care, the transition between levels...
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We are very happy with the car that we received her from this community. The staff are very caring and were helpful for some special needs. The community was clean and we very pleased with the therapy that...
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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This facility is a great facility. It has a homey feel to it and the staff truly cares. They took great care of my dad and he misses many members of the staff. They are all very professional and see to...
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.
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My mother is a permanent resident here at Magnolia and I am extremely happy with the care and cleanliness of this facility. She gets the very best of 24/7 round the clock care. The staff is the best. 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.
Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, Magnolia Gardens provides a welcoming and beautiful space designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors in a friendly community setting. Within a peaceful, residential neighborhood, our community is only a few minutes from several restaurants and...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cost of nursing homes in Baxter, MS
The average cost of senior living in Baxter is $2,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decatur, MS with an average of $2,508 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Baxter, MS vs. nearby cities
Baxter, MS
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Baxter, MS vs. the state and national average
Baxter, MS
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Baxter vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Baxter, MS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Baxter over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Baxter
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Baxter
Brookdale Meridian
3.1
My mom is diabetic and we pay extra for that. The nurses need educating on how to treat when blood sugar is low. The food is usually too spicy and too much pepper. The combination of food choices per meal doesn't go well together. Food portions are skimpy.
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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Meridian Living
5.0
My Aunt [name removed] is living there. There's lots of activities and things for them to do. All the staff is exceptional. Anything you need they help you out. I truly appreciate everything being done for her and us as a family. God bless you all ????
Baxter nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baxter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baxter, 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 Baxter 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 Baxter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baxter, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Baxter 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 Baxter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baxter, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
5.7%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
5.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baxter 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 Baxter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baxter, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
8.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Baxter 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 Baxter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baxter, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
5.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baxter 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 Baxter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baxter, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
5.7%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
5.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
8.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
2.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meridian Living, Southern Living Assisted Living and Brookdale Meridian are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Baxter, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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