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Benchmark Health Care in Marion, MS

Benchmark Health Care is an assisted living community in Marion, MS.

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Benchmark Health Care in Marion, MS

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Benchmark Health Care

6434 Dale Dr, Marion, MS 39342

To contact a resident: (601) 482-5606

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 66 reviews
5 stars
32
4 stars
14
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Benchmark Health Care

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff care and friendliness

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind, caring, and ready to help.

Many reviews emphasize that staff members are friendly and welcoming, and that caregivers show residents their best effort and attention. Several families say their loved ones are treated with care and that the community feels supportive. A few reviews also mention that communication and responsiveness are strong enough that families feel informed.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Multiple reviews call out the facility as clean.

Cleanliness comes up across both short and detailed reviews, with comments about the building being clean and residents being well cared for. Some reviews specifically describe the facility as extremely clean. A minority of feedback notes cleanliness concerns, including a smell on arrival or a negative impression formed from what they saw in common areas.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Dining feels more like dining

Food quality is highlighted, and at least one resident experience is compared to restaurant-style meals.

Dining is one of the few topics that shows up with concrete descriptions: residents describe good food, and one review says the experience felt like being in a restaurant. This aligns with the community providing meals as part of everyday living. Overall, dining appears to be a straightforward strength in the reviews.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Understaffing and care breakdowns

Some reviews describe staffing and patient-care breakdowns.

Several critical reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and whether patients are tended to promptly. Other negative feedback includes missed or incorrect medication timing and difficult interactions with staff. A few reviews also describe moments that alarmed family members and suggest the facility did not handle discipline appropriately, while others say they felt forced to look elsewhere.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents involved

Residents mention activities and a generally active lifestyle.

Reviews describe activities programming as positive, including praise for the activities staff. Another review says residents are very active. Together, these comments suggest that everyday involvement is supported through scheduled activity efforts.

How we summarize

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • Key (9 miles away) Key (9 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Marion, Mississippi, offers a variety of amenities that cater to a senior's lifestyle. In terms of spiritual needs, there are several places of worship within close proximity, including Salt And Light Ministries and the General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists. Additionally, for medical care, there are multiple physicians offices nearby such as Rush Medical and Meridian Plastic Surgery. Pharmacies like Marion Discount Drug and Walmart Pharmacy are also easily accessible for medication needs. In case of emergencies, hospitals like Rush Hospital and Anderson Regional Medical Center are within a short distance. Transportation options include Ryder Truck Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car for convenience in getting around town. Furthermore, there are various dining options like Mugshots Grill & Bar and McDonald's along with relaxing spots such as Velma Young Park and Joe Muggs Coffee for leisurely activities. Overall, Marion provides a well-rounded environment that combines healthcare services, spiritual support, recreational choices, and transportation accessibility to suit the needs of seniors looking to settle in the area.

Places of Worship

  • Salt And Light Ministries (0.5 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.6 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (1.8 miles)
  • Northpark Church (1.9 miles)
  • New Beginning Christian Flwshp (2.3 miles)
  • Glad Tidings PH Church Parsonage (2.5 miles)
  • Cathedral Assembly Of God (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Rush Medical (0.9 miles)
  • Meridian Plastic Surgery (2.3 miles)
  • McGilbra Jeffrey L MD - Physicians Outpatient Clinic (2.3 miles)
  • L Mcgilbra Jeffrey MD (2.4 miles)
  • The Free Clinic of Meridian (3.6 miles)
  • East Mississippi Medical Clinic (3.7 miles)
  • Primary Care Associates (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Marion Discount Drug (0.9 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Mr Discount Drugs (3.5 miles)
  • Southern Family Markets (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Vital Care (1.6 miles)
  • Rush Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Mississippi Department of Mental Health (4.5 miles)
  • Rush Hospital (5 miles)
  • Rush Foundation Hospital (5.2 miles)
  • Anderson Regional Medical Center (5.4 miles)
  • Regency Hospital Company of Meridian (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Ryder Truck Rental (3.3 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3.5 miles)
  • Topton Air Estates Airport (3.6 miles)
  • Amtrak (5.4 miles)
  • Meridian Station (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mugshots Grill & Bar (3.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • New's Restaurant (3.6 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (3.6 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (3.8 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (3.8 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • Velma Young Park (4.3 miles)
  • Highland Park (5.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Joe Muggs Coffee (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Golden Ticket Cinemas Meridian 9 (5.1 miles)

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