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10 Best Nursing Homes in Matthews, MS

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Matthews, MS

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Photo of Magnolia Manor at Tupelo
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9.3
Review score
13 reviews
9.3
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13 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
46%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
8%
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The staff is very good and keep us informed regularly. The apartment size is perfect. The food is very good and always well balanced. My parents have not taken good advantage of the activities. I would...
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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8.2
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26 reviews
8.2
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26 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
19%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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Honestly would give a 5 for every category!! I am super happy with everything and she is too! The main reason we chose Elison of Oxford was because of the happiness of the residents there! Staff super...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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7.5
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14 reviews
7.5
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
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7%
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It was good overall. A little under staffed. But got better. We picked this community because of the availability and price.
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.
Strategically located in the new Oxford Commons development in Oxford, Mississippi, The Blake at Oxford is a community for seniors unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home. Assisted Living...
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Great place and staff. We picked this community, because they had a lot of residents and staff. My loved one, regrets that she didn't move in earlier in her life, and she loves it.
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.
Hermitage Gardens of Oxford is a beautiful, 55-suite retirement community offering Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care. Step inside our doors and discover charming assisted living with a distinctive grace reminiscent of Oxford's celebrated history. Personal touches create a community rich in...
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Matthews, MS

The average cost of senior living in Matthews is $4,515 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Houlka, MS with an average of $3,082 per month.

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

Matthews, MS
$4,515/mo
$3,870/mo
$4,359/mo

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

Matthews, MS
$4,515/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,515/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,515/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,092/mo
Studio
$4,219/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,417/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,342/mo

Senior living costs in Matthews 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: Matthews, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMatthews, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,515/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,515/mo$3,579/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,515/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,422/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Matthews, MS:$4,515/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Matthews, MS:$4,515/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Matthews, MS:$4,515/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Matthews, MS:$4,422/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Matthews, MS, over time

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

Matthews, MSMS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Matthews, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Matthews 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
Matthews, MS$4,016/mo$4,260/mo-5.7%
Mississippi$4,037/mo$3,886/mo+3.9%
National$5,469/mo$5,121/mo+6.8%
Matthews, MS
2024 average cost:$4,016/mo
2023 average cost:$4,260/mo
Percent change:-5.7%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$4,037/mo
2023 average cost:$3,886/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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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 Matthews

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Matthews

The Magnolia at Oxford Commons

4.3
They run specials occasionally. They have some long tenured staff. They communicate to the families about events and updates on the residents. Chef that prepares the meals. They do off site trips for meals, bowling and other things. Have access to medicine being provided to the residents ...
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Elison of Oxford

4.1
The facility was nice with lots of activities and the staff friendly and helpful. There was an issue with the administrator but I ended up not having an issue and then she was fired. My father was only there for 2 months. This is a facility I would recommend to others looking.

Magnolia Manor at Tupelo

5.0
I would give it an overall rating of 5 or maybe 4 plus to be realistic there's a few things that we had to work out but nothing major and they were more than happy to work those things out it was just a little things like his call light wasn't working at first and it's TV wasn't right and they ...
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Matthews nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Matthews nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Matthews, 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 Matthews 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 Matthews that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Matthews, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.8%
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
40%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Matthews 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 Matthews Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Matthews, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Matthews 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 Matthews partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Matthews, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Matthews 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 Matthews communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Matthews, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Matthews 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 Matthews offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Matthews, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Manor at Tupelo, Elison of Oxford and The Magnolia at Oxford Commons are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Matthews, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Matthews, Mississippi. See the full list.
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