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Northview Villa Personal Care
Barbara Hancock owns and operates Northview Villa Personal Care, which is a 40-bed community located in Laurel, Mississippi, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one place. The community is located at 625 Northview Drive in Jones County, and it stays near the South Mississippi Community Hospital for any urgent medical needs. Because Laurel has a walkability score of 54, residents and their families can easily walk to some local places to run errands without needing a car for every single trip.
Personal care is the most important part of life at this community, and because residents receive help 24 hours a day, they have support during every part of the week. Since therapy services are provided on-site, residents can receive rehabilitation and wellness care without having to travel across town. The community also offers memory care, which provides the same level of support to residents who need more structure and attention, all while letting them stay in the same place instead of moving.
The daily calendar focuses on music, cooking, and exercise, which helps residents stay connected throughout the week instead of just joining in on rare occasions. Residents can also use the scheduled group transportation to go to appointments and outings, meaning they do not have to rely on a family member’s schedule to get around. By hosting cultural events and cooking classes, the community creates social opportunities for people to come together for reasons that go beyond just meals or medication.
If you would like to tour the facility, it is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday visits can be arranged if you make an appointment. This schedule shows that it is a smaller, hands-on operation where the owner is involved with the building, rather than just being managed by a large, distant company. For families in Laurel who need personal care, memory care, and independent living, Northview Villa offers all those choices under one locally run roof.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Traceway Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Tupelo | 140
Facility
140
MS AVG
70
Rank
#14 / 265 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
MS AVG
37
Rank
#120 / 282 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| The Magnolia at Oxford Commons | AL MC RC | Oxford | 115
Facility
115
MS AVG
70
Rank
#39 / 265 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MS AVG
37
Rank
#169 / 282 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | II-Oxford LLC |
| Madison County Nursing Home | AL MC NH SNF | Trustees Canton | 95
Facility
95
MS AVG
70
Rank
#76 / 265 | No |
67
Facility
67
MS AVG
37
Rank
#19 / 282 | - | - | - | Daniel Logan |
| Northview Villa Personal Care | AL IL | Laurel | 40
Facility
40
MS AVG
70
Rank
#200 / 265 | No |
54
Facility
54
MS AVG
37
Rank
#60 / 282 | - | - | - | - |
| Indywood Personal Care Home | AL | Indianola | 29
Facility
29
MS AVG
70
Rank
#218 / 265 | No |
30
Facility
30
MS AVG
37
Rank
#174 / 282 | Studio | 30
Facility
30
MS AVG
25
Rank
#10 / 28 | A+ | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Northview Villa Personal Care
Who is the owner of Northview Villa Personal Care?
Northview Villa Personal Care is legally operated by Barbara Hancock.
Is Northview Villa Personal Care in a walkable area?
Northview Villa Personal Care has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Northview Villa Personal Care?
No, Northview Villa Personal Care has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Northview Villa Personal Care have?
Northview Villa Personal Care has 40 beds.
Are there photos of Northview Villa Personal Care?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Northview Villa Personal Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Northview Villa Personal Care?
Northview Villa Personal Care is located at 625 Northview Drive, Laurel, MS 39440.
What is the phone number of Northview Villa Personal Care?
(601) 426-6488 will put you in contact with the team at Northview Villa Personal Care.
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