Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in Mississippi

Overview of Garden Hill Assisted Living

Garden Hill Assisted Living in Columbus, Mississippi, combines multiple levels of support, including traditional assisted living, adult day programs, home care, and short-term respite options. Residents in assisted living retain private living spaces while receiving help with bathing, dressing, and daily medication routines. Adult day care supplies daytime supervision without overnight commitments, whereas respite stays give primary caregivers temporary relief during travel or medical recovery.

George Fuller manages this 62-bed facility, which scores a 74 walk score rating, allowing residents to complete many daily errands on foot. On-site lifestyle offerings feature waiter service during meals, a full-service salon, and visits from a chaplain for spiritual support. Outdoor grounds contain manicured gardens, courtyards, picnic spots, and patio seating areas.

Interested individuals looking for flexible daytime support or permanent residential placement can reach out to Garden Hill Assisted Living to evaluate room options and tour the property.

Ideally situated in Ellisville, MS, Guardian Angels 3 is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-tier assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Accessible accommodations and cozy gathering spaces are also available, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do for enjoyment and wellness, with fun recreational programs and engaging activities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

Overview of SummerHouse Bay Cove Memory Care

SummerHouse Bay Cove Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Biloxi, MS. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, giving the two care levels distinct roles.

Both care levels are available here. SummerHouse Bay Cove Memory Care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could remain in the community as care needs change. The community has 142 beds, with suite and one-bedroom housing options, and staffing is available 24 hours a day so assistance can be available at any hour.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Chef-prepared meals give residents meals prepared by the community, while walking paths and the waterfront setting provide outdoor space for walks. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips, pets are allowed, and Biloxi Opco I operates the community.

Overview of Silvercreek Retirement Communities

Silvercreek Retirement Communities offers independent living and assisted living in Olive Branch, MS. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Having both levels in one community may suit someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 118 beds. Residents can use an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, game room, movie theater and beauty salon, with places on site for exercise, recreation and personal grooming. Chef prepared, restaurant style meals are served in a dining room, and the cafe adds afternoon tea, drinks and snacks.

Transportation is available for doctor appointments and shopping, so residents can reach those destinations without arranging their own ride. A monthly calendar of activities, events and outings provides scheduled opportunities for recreation, while multiple religious services are offered each week. With a Walk Score of 55, the area is somewhat walkable, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Leslie Sawyer serves as the director.

Administered by Victoria Fierova, Diversicare of Safe Haven is a nursing home in Southaven, Mississippi, that offers skilled nursing. This community is operated by Diversicare of Southaven, LLC and has a 140-bed capacity. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted, offering coverage options for residents who require long-term care.

With 136 residents currently receiving care, or approximately 97% occupancy, the community has a daily average of Nurse Aide support at 2 hours and 6 minutes per resident. Additionally, 38 minutes of Registered Nurse care and 45 minutes of LPN/LVN services are also provided. Its location also earned a Walk Score of 20, making it a highly car-dependent area where most services and visits require a car.

Over the past six years, state inspections have identified concerns related to infection prevention, medication administration, care plan implementation, and safety practices. However, the community has shown substantial improvement, as reflected in its recent inspections.

Discussions about Diversicare of Safe Haven’s staff training, operational procedures, and quality assurance measures during a visit may benefit interested families who are exploring care options.

Lakeview Nursing Center is a single-story, 105-bed facility located on Robinson Road in Gulfport, Mississippi. It is managed by Lakeview Corporation, with Ashley Thomas directing operations in Harrison County. If you are planning a visit, keep in mind that the facility is about 7.9 miles from the city center, and since it has a Walk Score of 4, you will definitely need a car to get around.

Right now, the center is running at a 77% occupancy rate, with 81 beds in use. The typical stay lasts about 171 days or roughly six months, which makes this place feel more like a long-term home than a stopover for rehab. While they do offer personal care and short-term rehabilitation, the convenience of having speech, physical, and occupational therapy on-site means residents can get their essential treatments without having to leave the building.

When you look at the staffing, each resident gets an average of 4 hours and 42 minutes of care daily. That breaks down to about 40 minutes with registered nurses and 2 hours and 14 minutes with nurse aides. The facility also has some practical perks, like pet-friendly policies and transportation for medical appointments. Plus, they make an effort to keep communication open through regular resident and family council meetings.

Looking at the state inspection records, the focus has mainly been on the “paperwork” side of things: medication management, care documentation, dietary services, and housekeeping. It appears the oversight here is more about operational maintenance than any major issues with the actual, direct physical care provided.

Lakeview accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Given the focus on extended stays, the comprehensive therapy on-site, and the flexible payment options, this is a functional, straightforward choice if you are looking for long-term nursing care in the southern Gulfport area.

Overview of Diversicare of Brookhaven

Diversicare of Brookhaven provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, and memory care in Brookhaven, MS. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing medical support, while hospice is intended for residents receiving end of life care. Memory care offers supervision for someone living with dementia, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 58 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Short Stay Rehabilitation and Complex Medical Care are available, with rehabilitation services for residents recovering after illness, injury, or a medical event. A short rehabilitation stay can support temporary recovery without requiring a long term nursing home placement.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs. The area has a Walk Score of 69, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still manage certain outings independently. LLC Cissy Canova serves as the administrator.

Overview of Stone County Nursing & Rehabilitation

Stone County Nursing & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Wiggins, MS offering memory care and skilled nursing. Nursing care supports residents who need ongoing clinical attention, while memory care provides a dedicated setting for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The community may be a good fit for someone recovering from an illness, surgery, or accident who needs short-term rehabilitation alongside skilled nursing care.

With 59 beds, Stone County Nursing & Rehabilitation is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available for rehabilitation, and wound care, ostomy care, IV therapy and hydration, and therapeutic diet management address specific clinical needs. The total nurse staffing figure is 5 hours 56 minutes per resident per day, representing daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Residents can take part in arts and crafts, social events, parties, bingo, other games, prayer services, and movie nights. An on-site salon and spa provides access to those services without leaving the community, while transportation is available for residents who need a ride. The area has a Walk Score of 47 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Payment options include Medicare, which can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay. Beth Gruzinskas serves as the administrator.

Chadwick Community Care Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Jackson, Mississippi. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care, while nursing home care supports people who need ongoing help and supervision.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation or transitional care with therapy services during recovery. It has 102 beds and offers rehabilitation services. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include public coverage, Medicare for qualifying short term skilled care, and direct payment. Ranessa Myles serves as the administrator.

Cooperwood Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Flowood, MS. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while maintaining an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care types are available within the same community, which may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another home. Cooperwood Senior Living has 94 beds and is operated by Cooperwood Senior.