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10 Best Nursing Homes in Melis, MS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Melis 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 Melis, 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 Melis or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Melis.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dexter, Thomas and Twin.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Dexter, Thomas and Twin.

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zipAverageCost: $5,084

Nursing Homes Facilities near Melis, MS

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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
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Melis, MS

The average cost of senior living in Melis is $5,084 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookhaven, MS with an average of $5,052 per month.

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

Melis, MS
$5,084/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$5,739/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,084/mo

Senior living costs in Melis 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: Melis, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelis, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,084/mo$5,158/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$3,991/mo$4,275/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,739/mo$5,804/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,121/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Melis, MS:$5,084/mo
Mississippi:$5,158/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Melis, MS:$3,991/mo
Mississippi:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Melis, MS:$5,739/mo
Mississippi:$5,804/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Melis, MS:unavailable
Mississippi:$3,121/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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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 Melis

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Melis

Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living

4.9
What we like the most about the community is their friendly staff -- all of them! The food is good and they learn the residents names quickly as well as the names of their family members.

Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

5.0
The staff has been wonderful. It has been a very positive experience for our family. The room size and arrangement is great. The facility is very clean and well maintained.

Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care

5.0
I recently visited an old friend in Brookdale's Memory Care and it was absolutely beautiful. The residents looked well kept and happy. At the time I was visiting, they were playing the Price is Right on what's called the 'In- Touch' system. I joined in and loved every minute of it! I will be ...
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Melis nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melis nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melis, 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 Melis 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 Melis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melis, MSNational
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
0.2%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
27.3%
14.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
27.8%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
0.2%
4.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
27.2%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
0.2%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
4%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melis 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 Melis Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melis, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
0.1%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
0.1%
2.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melis 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 Melis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melis, MSNational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
0.1%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Melis 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 Melis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melis 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 Melis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melis, MSNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
0.1%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
0.1%
3.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living, Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care and Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Melis, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 28 nursing homes facilities near Melis, Mississippi. See the full list.
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