Families considering senior living options in Mississippi will be greeted by warm temperatures and a landscape defined by the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers. Elevation is low throughout the state, with some small hills in the northeast section. The state’s climate becomes increasingly tropical as you travel south toward the beaches of Bay St. Louis along the Gulf Coast. Along with the Southern charm of its cities like Jackson and Biloxi, Mississippi’s pleasant weather and affordable living costs — the lowest of any U.S. state — make the Magnolia State an ideal retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 20 senior living communities in Mississippi that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Mississippi is about $4,100.
They are not perfect but they are clean and the facility smells clean. They are so sweet, aides, nurses, meals are not wonderful but good enough for me. The staff are Christians, a plus for me. Mama was...
Very nice, clean with the services that are required for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring. Madison Home Place also has affordable pricing. They are currently renovating the dining area hallway and...
The staff are incredibly professional and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend The Orchard community to other families.
We moved my Mom into Shelby Gardens about a month ago. The move in was a great experience, we had all the help we needed to make this process possible. The staff were friendly and helpful and we had a great...
Facility is 1st class; clean and safe. Food is very good, serve too much on each plate(a lot wasted). Management staff(office, nursing) is responsive to issues. [name removed] (activities director) is...
I love that everyone is so friendly and love my dad. All the staff at Belmont are friendly, kind and supportive. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families and I have recommended this community...
They have had a lot of turnover in the kitchen, but my in-laws rave about the food. My in-laws don't participate in a lot of the activities, but they are offered. This is hard because it is sooo expensive,...
We moved my Mom into Shelby Gardens about a month ago. The move in was a great experience, we had all the help we needed to make this process possible. The staff were friendly and helpful and we had a great...
Facility is 1st class; clean and safe. Food is very good, serve too much on each plate(a lot wasted). Management staff(office, nursing) is responsive to issues. [name removed] (activities director) is...
When [name removed] was there, I heard talk that the hall carpet was going to be refurbished as it was quite soiled; it did not occur during [name removed] stay. It may be done by now. I found all of the...
This place was recommended to us by a friend that had a parent stay there. They have taken very good care of my mother, excellent value for the money. The best comment I can say is when it is my time I...
After several harrowing incidents at home, for safety concerns we insisted Mom leave her home of almost 70 years. She cried, of course, but we convinced her it was the best thing. Her attitude made a 180...
The staff at Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport are very friendly, they are also quick to call the family with medical emergencies and are just so well organized and put together. As far as the food...
When [name removed] was there, I heard talk that the hall carpet was going to be refurbished as it was quite soiled; it did not occur during [name removed] stay. It may be done by now. I found all of the...
This place was recommended to us by a friend that had a parent stay there. They have taken very good care of my mother, excellent value for the money. The best comment I can say is when it is my time I...
In Mississippi, memory care communities are licensed as a specialized form of assisted living. This means that communities offering memory care must maintain the licensing requirements for assisted living in Mississippi plus additional requirements.
A Mississippi assisted living community is referred to as a “personal care home.” Mississippi offers two types of licenses: “Residential living” refers to a care home in a neighborhood, and “assisted living” is a larger community setting that also provides some medical services. Either type of personal care home can apply for an Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Care Unit. All licensing is through the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Memory care communities need to meet the following requirements:[01]
Communities are inspected before they’re given a license. After that, inspections are performed as directed by the licensing agency. The Mississippi State Department of Health maintains a directory of licensed communities. In the Personal Care Home Facilities section, you can see whether a community is licensed for an Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Care Unit.
Mississippi State Department of Health Central Office
570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-576-7400
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
County Health Department Locations and Public Health Regions
Scheduling line: 855-767-0170
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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The Mississippi State Department of Health can provide basic information on licensed communities. However, Mississippi doesn’t have information about inspection reports and violations online. To find more information about a community, reach out to the long-term care ombudsman. Each county has an ombudsman, or you can call the help line at 1-888-844-0041.
Mississippi State Department of Health. Part 3: Office of health protection. Subpart 1: Health facilities licensure and certification. (2012, October). Minimum standards of operation for Alzheimer’s disease/dementia care unit: General Alzheimer’s disease/dementia care unit.
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