Best Assisted Living in Mississippi

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 156 assisted living communities in MS using MS State Dept. of Health (MSDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MS
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156 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $4,717The average monthly cost across facilities in Mississippi. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Mississippi. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Mississippi. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Mississippi

Info below is compiled from the MS State Dept. of Health (MSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Trinity Healthcare Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Downs Subdivision)
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #121 / 265
No
52
Facility 52
MS AVG 37
Rank #70 / 282
---Rachel Whitmire
Camellia Estates
AL
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Mccomb
30
Facility 30
MS AVG 70
Rank #211 / 265
No
61
Facility 61
MS AVG 37
Rank #30 / 282
---Misty Linder
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---
Silvercreek Senior Living
AL
IL
Olive Branch
118
Facility 118
MS AVG 70
Rank #36 / 265
Yes
27
Facility 27
MS AVG 37
Rank #186 / 282
1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
MS AVG 25
Rank #16 / 28
A+Communities, LLC
The Orchards
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Ridgeland (Squirrel Hill)
106
Facility 106
MS AVG 70
Rank #50 / 265
Yes
47
Facility 47
MS AVG 37
Rank #98 / 282
Studio / 1 Bed
41
Facility 41
MS AVG 25
Rank #3 / 28
A+-
The Blake at Biloxi
AL
MC
RC
Biloxi
130
Facility 130
MS AVG 70
Rank #20 / 265
Yes
43
Facility 43
MS AVG 37
Rank #120 / 282
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-AServices, LLC
Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Hattiesburg
100
Facility 100
MS AVG 70
Rank #67 / 265
Yes
33
Facility 33
MS AVG 37
Rank #165 / 282
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MS AVG 25
Rank #21 / 28
-Group, LLC
Elison Assisted Living of Oxford
AL
Oxford
90
Facility 90
MS AVG 70
Rank #80 / 265
Yes
12
Facility 12
MS AVG 37
Rank #237 / 282
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Lessee, LLC
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+-
The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace Senior Living
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
Olive Branch
94
Facility 94
MS AVG 70
Rank #77 / 265
Yes
46
Facility 46
MS AVG 37
Rank #104 / 282
Studio / 1 Bed
21
Facility 21
MS AVG 25
Rank #17 / 28
-Residential, LLC

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MS community we track that reports that metric, not just the 156 on this page.

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Overview of Trinity Healthcare Center

Trinity Healthcare Center is a highly recognized nursing home in Columbus, MS, that offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch care for their unique needs around the clock. Memory care and palliative care are also offered, striving to enhance residents’ cognition and ease their discomfort.

Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of social events and fitness programs are conducted. With nutritious meal plans, residents do not have to worry about their meals and experience a satisfactory dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Proving its high-standard of care, this nursing home was recognized as one of the best nursing homes in Columbus by U.S. News and World Report.

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Overview of Camellia Estates

The 30-bed nursing community at Camellia Estates operates under the ownership of Misty Linder on White Street in McComb, Mississippi. Administrative personnel process resident accounts through two distinct payment options: Medicare and private pay. If you plan on visiting a relative, the local neighborhood provides a moderate walkability score of 59 out of 100, which indicates a pedestrian-friendly layout where guests can manage a few quick errands on foot.

Operational data reveal that residents remain at this property for an average of 29 days, signaling a specialized focus on rapid post-hospital rehabilitation and short-term transitional recovery. To support this fast-paced therapy schedule, the clinical rotation supplies an average of 4 hours and 51 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This daily workload includes 51 minutes of direct clinical oversight explicitly delivered by a registered nurse.

Public records show that the facility’s adherence to state standards is ensured through recurring licensing reviews. Government regulatory records confirm that the administrative team manages its daily medical charting and physical plant routines within standard legal boundaries, which keeps the home’s long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.

Families have access to hydrotherapy spa rooms, a beauty salon and barbershop, building-wide Wi-Fi, and public computer stations. The transportation staff arranges vehicles for off-site medical appointments and local community excursions, while the dining hall serves dietitian-approved meals built around therapeutic health requirements. The everyday calendar pairs these nutritional plans and physical therapy loops with structured social events, daily room cleaning, and laundry care.

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Overview of Traceway Retirement Community

Owned by United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Traceway Retirement Community is a Christian-grounded senior living community in Tupelo, Mississippi. The community offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, cottages, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and traditional nursing home care. Residents can move between levels of care as their needs change without leaving the campus.

The single-story community has 140 beds with private and semi-private accommodations and an occupancy rate of about 91.9%. The average length of stay is 210 days, which is a mix of long-term nursing residents and shorter rehabilitation stays. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care.

Residents receive an average of about 5 hours and 51 minutes of total nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide about 38 minutes of that care, adding clinical oversight alongside the broader nursing team. The community also has a 24-hour emergency call system and immediate nursing assistance when needed.

Residents can attend worship services and Bible classes that reflect the community’s Christian foundation. The community also has an on-site beauty shop. It offers scheduled outings, including trips to a nearby Walmart Supercenter. Residents can bring their pets, and fitness and recreation programmes are part of daily life. Utilities are included in the cost of living, helping simplify monthly budgeting. The area has a Walk Score of 43 out of 100, which is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

Families considering Traceway Retirement Community may want to ask which room or cottage options are currently available because availability can change with occupancy.

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Overview of Silvercreek Senior Living

Administered by Communities, Silvercreek Senior Living is an assisted living community operated by Silvercreek Retirement. Located on Crumpler Boulevard in Olive Branch, Mississippi, the community is led by executive director Leslie Sawyer. With 118 beds across a three-story building, the home offers one- and two-bedroom housing options to handle different preferences and family situations. Operating for 24 years, it has established itself as a longstanding option in Olive Branch.

Such assisted living communities are tailored to support occupants needing help with daily activities: bathing, dressing, and medication management, while promoting as much independence as residents can safely maintain. The facility’s smaller scale versus larger senior communities can offer a more personalized setting, with occupants often appreciating the calmer residential character that comes with this size. The neighborhood scores 27 for walkability, meaning some nearby services are walkable, with most trips necessitating a car. This is typical for the Olive Branch area and well-suited to residents and families preferring a quieter, less urban setting with easy access via vehicle to shopping, dining, and medical services in the broader region.

An on-site visit by families considering the home is the best way to experience it firsthand. When touring, you can see the floor plans, observe daily activities and dining, meet staff, and discuss care services, activities, amenities, and pricing. This hands-on visit will help you understand whether the community’s size, location, and approach fit your loved one’s needs.

Contact Silvercreek Senior Living

The Orchards

600 S Pear Orchard Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Overview of The Orchards

The Orchards has innovatively approached assisted living while maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, seniors receive personalized care uniquely designed based on their needs. The continuing care retirement community offers convenience, comfort, and assurance so residents can rest easy knowing they’re in good hands.

Expect nothing but excellent services and commitment from The Orchards. Management and staff are dedicated to ensuring that residents live their best lives; its essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, and scheduled transportation.

Contact The Orchards

Overview of The Blake at Biloxi

Operated by The Blake at Biloxi with administrative support from Services, LLC, The Blake at Biloxi is an assisted living community in Biloxi, Mississippi. It is. It offers 130 beds across studio and one or two-bedroom floor plans, giving occupants choices that fit different needs and preferences.

The somewhat walkable location has a Walk Score of 43. A few nearby services may then be reachable on foot, but most errands and outings need a car. This kind of setting captivates residents and families who cherish a calmer residential neighborhood over high-traffic areas.

For families contemplating The Blake at Biloxi, touring it is an efficient way to get a firsthand sense of the space, room layouts, daily activities, and overall environment. Speaking directly with staff can help answer questions regarding services, care options, and what daily life looks like for occupants.

Contact The Blake at Biloxi

Overview of Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg offers exceptional personal care for residents of assisted living and memory care residents. The community strongly promotes independence that allows a reinvention of oneself in a resident-centered community– especially as a community that strives for hope and renewal. The energetic senior living community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Crescent Landing is a modest community that proudly encourages each senior to thrive in their new home.

Crescent Landing boasts its award-winning programs that boast friendly and results-driven activities such as their SPARK™ program which aims to enhance and enrich the experiences and lifestyle of their residents by designing specific care plans that match their interests, abilities, and needs– from baking to bingo, there’s always something available for everyone.

Contact Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

Overview of Elison Assisted Living of Oxford

Live life to the fullest with the outstanding senior living community of Elison Assisted Living of Oxford set in Azalea Drive, Oxford, MS, offering assisted living. The community features cozy and well-designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences for seniors to experience unmatched comfort. With a competent and highly qualified team, residents spend their golden years without worries and maximize their independence.

Meet people with diverse perspectives through engaging programs and explore new interests with exciting activities conducted for leisure and wellness. Feel good with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Elison Assisted Living of Oxford is a good place to live a wonderful retirement with its serene campus brimming with wonderful amenities.

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Overview of Indywood Personal Care Home

Make every moment of your best years count at Indywood Personal Care Home, an idyllic haven in Indianola, MS, that offers assisted living. Exceptional support tailored to residents’ daily living activities is also provided around the clock to ensure their comfort and safety. Residents can also maintain their independence without hassles, as housekeeping and laundry are already taken care of.

Dedicated to residents’ well-being, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents enjoy the finest retirement experience, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment makes it an attractive retirement option.

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Overview of The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace Senior Living

The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace Senior Living is a haven of care and companionship that caters to both memory care and assisted living needs. Nestled in a cozy setting with 16 inviting suites surrounding a central common area, this community offers a personal touch that residents can truly appreciate. Personal care services are at the heart of their commitment, ensuring that every individual’s needs are met.

A unique feature is the multi-sensory environment known as the Snoezelen Room, where lighting effects, colors, music, sounds, and aromatherapy come together to create a soothing and stimulating experience. This space is designed to alleviate anxiety and bring comfort, showing the community’s dedication to holistic well-being. Spontaneous activities are carefully crafted to cater to diverse interests and preferences, nurturing a vibrant atmosphere that resonates with each resident’s individuality. The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace Senior Living takes pride in fostering meaningful connections and getting to know residents on a personal level. 

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Mississippi

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Mississippi?

Assisted living in Mississippi supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Mississippi?

Assisted living in Mississippi is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Mississippi Medicaid cover assisted living?

Mississippi Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Mississippi) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 156 assisted living facilities in Mississippi. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Mississippi?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Mississippi, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Mississippi?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.