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9 Best Nursing Homes in Columbus, MS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Columbus 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Columbus.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Columbus, MS

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I was a caregiver for a relative who was a resident at Garden Hill for about a year. We had a terrible experience at another assisted living facility in Columbus, and found Garden Hill through an internet...
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.
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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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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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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 nursing homes in Columbus, MS

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,240 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Point, MS with an average of $3,288 per month.

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

Columbus, MS
$3,240/mo
$3,297/mo

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

Columbus, MS
$3,240/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,240/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,240/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,000/mo

Senior living costs in Columbus 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: Columbus, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbus, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,240/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,240/mo$3,579/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,240/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,372/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Columbus, MS:$3,240/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Columbus, MS:$3,240/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Columbus, MS:$3,240/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Columbus, MS:$2,372/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Columbus, MS, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Columbus, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Columbus 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
Columbus, MS$2,867/mo$2,775/mo+3.3%
Mississippi$3,627/mo$3,580/mo+1.3%
National$4,772/mo$4,857/mo-1.8%
Columbus, MS
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,775/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,627/mo
2023 average cost:$3,580/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,772/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
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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 Columbus

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Columbus

Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC in Columbus, MS

5.0
Mama passed away on [date removed] of this year. I could not have been happier with Garden Hill. They are small but that is what I wanted and very loving from aides to the Director. She seemed to enjoy the food. And, Baptist Hospice was wonderful. She could have afforded one of the big nice ...
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The Goldton at Adelaide in Starkville, MS

5.0
The Claiborne have been wonderful!!!! I just wish I had moved her here sooner! What we really like about this community are the activities, the facility as a whole and the person who oversees the facility. Based on our experience so far with this community, we would definitely recommend them to ...
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Columbus nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus, 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 Columbus 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 Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus 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 Columbus Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus 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 Columbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus 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 Columbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus 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 Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC, Collegeview Personal Care Home and Professional Healthcare Mgmt are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Columbus, Mississippi. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Columbus, Mississippi. See the full list.

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