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10 Best Nursing Homes in Chunky, MS
Chunky 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 50 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Chunky, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Chunky is about $3,215, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 57 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Garlandville, Baxter and Penantly.
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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
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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.
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...
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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...
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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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.
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.
The Preserve at Meridian is a community that provides exceptional person-centered care to residents from all walks of life. Whether your loved one is looking for independent living, specialized memory care, or simply needs help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in an assisted living setting,...
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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...
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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...
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.
River Birch Estate Assisted Living is locally owned and operated. Located on beautiful 1 1/2 acre lot in a fully restored home which originally was built by Dr. E. Laird for his family in Union, MS. Later, a large addition was added to the back of the house which provides additional resident...
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.
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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.
Atwood Personal Care Home is a senior care home in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Neshoba County. We provide assisted and independent living, as well as adult day services. With a Choctaw Native American heritage, the Philadelphia area is known for the migration that became the Trail of Tears 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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, 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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
Cost of nursing homes in Chunky, MS
The average cost of senior living in Chunky is $3,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include De Kalb, MS with an average of $1,222 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chunky, MS vs. nearby cities
Chunky, MS
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chunky, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chunky vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Chunky, MS by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Chunky
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Chunky
Brookdale Meridian
4.1
Meals where over the top!
Staff that did the work of taking care of mother where awesome. Great Ladies.
Administration staff is not. They still have an open balance in their bill pay website for an amount we don't owe. I am so glad we did not setup recurring payments from her checking account. ...
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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 ????
Chunky nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chunky nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chunky, 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 Chunky 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 Chunky that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chunky, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
18.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chunky 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 Chunky Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chunky, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chunky 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 Chunky partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chunky, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chunky 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 Chunky communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chunky, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
6.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chunky 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 Chunky offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chunky, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
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 Chunky, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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