There are 5 skilled nursing facilities serving Meridian, Mississippi. This includes 2 facilities in Meridian and 3 nearby. The median cost per day for skilled nursing in Mississippi is approximately $245, with costs running between $182 and $331 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $7,344, with costs ranging from around $5,472 to $9,936. The median yearly cost is $88,128, which is less than the nationwide average of $91,584.
Located within Lauderdale County, Meridian is a medium sized city in Mississippi. It is the fifth biggest city in the state, with 67,084 inhabitants within the city limits and 1,188,211 in the encompassing metro area. The senior community comprises around 26% of the overall population.
Meridian has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000 and an average household income is $36,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The median housing price in Meridian is $61,500, which is much less than the Mississippi average of $114,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 11.95%.
Meridian has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives very large amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities, Meridian has a high rate of crime and exceptional air quality ratings.