Page 9 of 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.

Type of Care AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
AL
Ocean Springs
72
Facility 72
MS AVG 70
Rank #110 / 265
Yes
40
Facility 40
MS AVG 37
Rank #136 / 282
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Azalea Commons of Cleveland
AL
Cleveland
85
Facility 85
MS AVG 70
Rank #91 / 265
Yes
37
Facility 37
MS AVG 37
Rank #149 / 282
Private / Companion Suites
Blueberry Hill Personal Care Home
AL
Poplarville
11
Facility 11
MS AVG 70
Rank #254 / 265
No
55
Facility 55
MS AVG 37
Rank #53 / 282
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Landmark Community
AL
Booneville
40
Facility 40
MS AVG 70
Rank #200 / 265
No
44
Facility 44
MS AVG 37
Rank #118 / 282
Studio
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Laurel
AL
Laurel
-No
24
Facility 24
MS AVG 37
Rank #197 / 282
-
Woodland Court Retirement Center
AL
Newton
-No
25
Facility 25
MS AVG 37
Rank #194 / 282
-
Extra Care
AL
Laurel (Sharon)
-No-1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Mississippi Cares Residential Home
AL
Jackson
24
Facility 24
MS AVG 70
Rank #226 / 265
No
40
Facility 40
MS AVG 37
Rank #136 / 282
Studio
Indywood Estate
AL
Cleveland
39
Facility 39
MS AVG 70
Rank #204 / 265
No
28
Facility 28
MS AVG 37
Rank #180 / 282
-
Azalea Commons of Batesville
AL
Batesville
54
Facility 54
MS AVG 70
Rank #184 / 265
Yes
8
Facility 8
MS AVG 37
Rank #249 / 282
Private / Companion Suites

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 Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a premier senior living community in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offering a luxurious and comfortable home for its residents. The community features a red-brick colonial exterior, serene walking paths, and a gorgeous courtyard, providing a tranquil environment for residents to thrive. Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs offers independent living and personal care options to accommodate residents’ varying needs. The independent living option provides the freedom to live life as desired, with team members handling housekeeping, home maintenance, and cooking. The personal care option offers additional assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and scheduled transportation.

The community boasts a variety of amenities, including private mailboxes, community sun porches, and landscaped gardens with courtyards and fountains. Residents can enjoy the library, beauty salon, and large, bright community living rooms. The community also offers a resident-driven calendar with activities such as fitness classes, cooking classes, game nights, and religious services. Residents can choose from spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments, with the option to live alongside a roommate or pet. The community is close to local dining, shopping, and activities, as well as the city’s expansive health campus, ensuring convenient access to medical care. Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a personal care home that provides residential accommodations, personal service, and social care to the elderly, offering a fulfilling retirement experience.

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Overview of Azalea Commons of Cleveland

Settled in the charming town of Cleveland, MS, Azalea Commons of Cleveland excels in providing high-quality assisted living services. This community is dedicated to delivering compassionate, top-quality healthcare, focusing on enhancing the well-being and dignity of each individual through innovative care practices and personalized attention. Elegantly designed private suites offer comfort and convenience, each tailored to meet diverse needs.

Here, residents are treated to chef-prepared, nutritious, and delicious meal options while enjoying a rich array of activities that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. From facilitated health and wellness programs to short-term care respite options, the community buzzes with engaging events and activities. Every moment in Azalea Commons of Cleveland is crafted to celebrate life and foster a vibrant, fulfilling experience for all.

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Overview of Blueberry Hill Personal Care Home

Age without worries at Blueberry Hill Personal Care Home, a dedicated community in Poplarville, MS, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing residents’ well-being, top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also ensures residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle by taking care of the housekeeping and laundry.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, plenty of fun activities and light exercises are conducted based on their interests. Residents can also look forward to mealtimes, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, transportation services and medication management are also provided. The community is dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for those needing assistance in retirement, especially with its supportive and inviting environment.

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Overview of The Landmark Community

Live without worries in retirement at The Landmark Community, an idyllic retreat in Booneville, MS, that offers assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with top-notch assistance for their daily living activities and personal needs 24/7. The community also offers specially designed accommodations and accessible communal spaces, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make friends, engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities are conducted. Have a delightful dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. With medication management, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed. The community is a good place for those looking to aiming to maintain independence in retirement, accompanied by its well-maintained amenities and high-quality services.

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Overview of Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Laurel

Live a blissful retirement at Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Laurel, an inviting haven in Laurel, MS, that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support tailored to their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Accessible accommodations and fun gathering spaces are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety.

Enriching recreational programs and fitness classes are conducted, allowing residents to live actively and interact with their surroundings. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, especially with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities, the community creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Woodland Court Retirement Center

Live your best years at Woodland Court Retirement Center, a distinct haven in Newton, MS, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, around the clock. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents have a hassle-free living.

Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, fun recreational programs and social events are conducted. A variety of well-balanced meals is also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also provided. The community is ideal for older adults needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its high-quality services and cozy amenities.

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Overview of Extra Care

Make every moment count at Extra Care, an inviting community in Laurel, MS, that offers assisted living and memory care. Those with memory loss can ease their worries with top-notch care provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Residents can also maintain their independence without hassles, with the community handling the housekeeping and laundry.

Committed to improving residents’ cognitions and living experiences, enriching activities and stimulating programs are conducted. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and security, medication management and transportation services are also provided. With its high-quality services and a friendly setting, the community strives to help residents live to their potential.

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Overview of Mississippi Cares Residential Home

Have a worry-free lifestyle at Mississippi Cares Residential Home, a welcoming haven in Jackson, MS, that offers assisted living. Here, a hassle-free living is guaranteed with housekeeping and laundry services. Assistance with activities of daily living is also provided, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience.

Encouraging residents to make friends and learn new things, social events and recreational activities are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents are assured of taking their prescriptions on time. The community is a great option for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years, accompanied by its friendly and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Indywood Estate

Create unforgettable moments at Indywood Estate, a distinguished community in Cleveland, MS, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with personalized care for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and have fun, accompanied by a variety of engaging activities and fun recreational programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delectable and healthy dining options served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently to their appointments. The community is ideal for those seeking a blissful retirement, especially with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Azalea Commons of Batesville

Discover Azalea Commons of Batesville, an inviting senior living community offering personalized assisted living services. Located at Batesville, MS, this one-level community provides a variety of private suites, ensuring comfort and convenience for every resident. The dedicated team works closely with residents and families to create tailored care plans that support individual needs while fostering independence.

With charming amenities like a front porch with rocking chairs, a craft/hobby area, and a pet-friendly environment, the community feels like home. Residents can enjoy wellness programs, nutritious meals overseen by a dietician, and a vibrant monthly activity calendar. The community’s mission is to create a community of choice, comfort, and care, where everyone is treated like family. Let Azalea Commons of Batesville be the next chapter in a fulfilling and joyful journey for your loved ones.

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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.