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Blackwater is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Blackwater, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Blackwater is about $3,848, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 31 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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What we like the most about the community is the care to their clients. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Meridian to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
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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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, 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.
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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: 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.
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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Blackwater, MS

The average cost of senior living in Blackwater is $3,848 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include De Kalb, MS with an average of $1,222 per month.

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

Blackwater, MS
$3,848/mo
$1,222/mo

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

Blackwater, MS
$3,848/mo
U.S. national average
$5,003/mo

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

$3,711/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,848/mo

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

Senior living costs in Blackwater 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: Blackwater, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlackwater, MSMississippiU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,848/mo$3,692/mo$5,003/mo
Assisted Living$3,711/mo$3,580/mo$4,741/mo
Memory Care$3,711/mo$3,692/mo$5,002/mo
Independent Living$2,895/mo$3,340/mo$4,200/mo
Nursing Homes
Blackwater, MS:$3,848/mo
Mississippi:$3,692/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
Assisted Living
Blackwater, MS:$3,711/mo
Mississippi:$3,580/mo
U.S.:$4,741/mo
Memory Care
Blackwater, MS:$3,711/mo
Mississippi:$3,692/mo
U.S.:$5,002/mo
Independent Living
Blackwater, MS:$2,895/mo
Mississippi:$3,340/mo
U.S.:$4,200/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Blackwater, MS, over time

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

Blackwater, MSMS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Blackwater, MS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Blackwater 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
Blackwater, MS$3,560/mo$3,839/mo-7.3%
Mississippi$3,824/mo$3,806/mo+0.5%
National$5,120/mo$4,887/mo+4.8%
Blackwater, MS
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,839/mo
Percent change:-7.3%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,824/mo
2023 average cost:$3,806/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,120/mo
2023 average cost:$4,887/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 Blackwater

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blackwater

Brookdale Meridian

4.0
Staff is caring. I visit twice weekly and have witnessed activities that engage residents -one staff member dancing with individuals and the activity director playing piano/singing with residents - Menu and room are good- no traditional Thanksgiving meal. .the folks are kind BUT they do not ...
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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 ????

Blackwater nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackwater nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackwater, 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 Blackwater 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 Blackwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blackwater, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blackwater 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 Blackwater Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blackwater, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blackwater 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 Blackwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackwater, MSNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackwater 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 Blackwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackwater, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Blackwater 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 Blackwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackwater, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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