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Best Independent Living in Hattiesburg, MS

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 independent living communities in Hattiesburg, MS using Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MS
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Avg Walk Score: 19/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hattiesburg, MS. 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: 65The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hattiesburg, MS. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Hattiesburg (Metro Area)

The Claiborne at Hattiesburg Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Hattiesburg (Whispering Pines Boulevard)
80Yes 6 Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedVi, LLC
Covington Ridge Retirement
IL
AL
Collins
36No 15 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
The Claiborne at Hattiesburg Independent Living
IL
AL
MC
Hattiesburg (Bonhomie)
80No 6 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Wesley Manor
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Hattiesburg
-No 23 1 Bed / 2 BedTaerrius Dickerson
Federation Towers-Hattiesburg
IL
NH
AL
Hattiesburg
-No 46 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Overview of Covington Ridge Retirement

Situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Covington Ridge Retirement is an esteemed assisted living community dedicated to delivering exceptional senior care. With a beautiful building and quality furnishings, the community offers a reasonable cost of living combined with a pleasant and compassionate atmosphere, fostering a warm and inviting environment for its residents.

Covington Ridge is renowned for promoting residents’ freedom and fostering meaningful relationships among fellow residents and staff. The community prides itself on offering an array of numerous activities, ensuring that residents can lead engaging and fulfilling lives. Medical facilities are easily accessible in the nearby town of Collins, and the presence of a graduate nurse either on duty or on call provides senior residents with peace of mind regarding their healthcare needs. With a focus on quality senior care, Covington Ridge Retirement continues to enrich the lives of its residents through compassionate and attentive support.

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Overview of The Claiborne at Hattiesburg Assisted Living

The Clairborne at Hattiesburg offers a luxurious and hassle-free lifestyle for assisted living residents. With its diverse range of services, residents are sure to experience the joys of vacationing without ever leaving their homes. An elevated lifestyle is the goal of The Claiborne community, ensuring that residents are able to thrive and continue nurturing themselves as individuals in a warm and welcoming environment.

The Clairborne experience is inclusive of a plethora of activities and amenities that cater to every interest of the seniors. Take a dip in the pool to cool off, stroll on the on-site trails to keep active, or enjoy a delicious meal at the bistro. The community also features a game room, concierge services, transportation, and a theater, ensuring that residents stay entertained and engaged throughout the day. 

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Overview of The Claiborne at Hattiesburg Independent Living

The Clairborne at Hattiesburg offers a luxurious and hassle-free lifestyle for assisted living residents. With its diverse range of services, residents are sure to experience the joys of vacationing without ever leaving their homes. An elevated lifestyle is the goal of The Claiborne community, ensuring that residents are able to thrive and continue nurturing themselves as individuals in a warm and welcoming environment.

The Clairborne experience is inclusive of a plethora of activities and amenities that cater to every interest of the seniors. Take a dip in the pool to cool off, stroll on the on-site trails to keep active, or enjoy a delicious meal at the bistro. The community also features a game room, concierge services, transportation, and a theater, ensuring that residents stay entertained and engaged throughout the day. 

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Overview of Wesley Manor

Wesley Manor Retirement Community gracefully resides in Hattiesburg that offers retirees easy retirement living in a city dedicated to serving seniors. This Certified Retirement Community holds esteemed recognition as one of the “Top 100 Retirement Towns in America” by Where To Retire Magazine and is also acknowledged among the Best Places to Retire by David Savageau. This assisted living community provides a friendly environment that encourages residents to participate in a variety of educational and entertaining programs offered by the nearby University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University.

At Wesley Manor, senior residents get to enjoy affordable, clean, and inviting surroundings, where a kind and attentive staff fosters a warm family atmosphere. With easy access to groceries, shopping malls, and healthcare facilities, Wesley Manor offers the convenience of city living while still maintaining a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. Residents can also enjoy daily social activities, in-house movies at the Tom Thumb Theater, and weekly worship services, fostering a vibrant and engaging community within the comfort of their home.

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Overview of Federation Towers-Hattiesburg

At 812 Arnold Street in Hattiesburg, Federation Towers operates as a 3-story apartment community offering nursing home, assisted living, and independent living placements. The building itself is the operational model: apartment units, not residential care beds, and this matters for how residents experience daily life. The facility is not Medicare or Medicaid certified through CMS, but it does accept Mississippi Medicaid waivers (Elderly & Disabled, Assisted Living, Independent Living programs) and Medicare Savings Program coverage for those who qualify. State licensing from Mississippi’s Department of Health, not federal inspection, governs the facility.

Downtown Hattiesburg is 1 mile away. Hattiesburg Clinic, the nearest hospital, sits 1.79 miles out. Walk Score 46 means some neighborhood errands are possible on foot, most require transport. The area is bike-friendly with accessible parks, while ample parking is available for residents with personal vehicles.

Units come in private and semi-private configurations; many include balconies or patios. Transportation services and fitness/recreation programming round out the operational envelope.

What distinguishes the population here: residents who need nursing, assisted, or independent living support but prefer apartment-style housing over institutional settings. Mississippi’s waiver programs fund care for eligible Medicaid residents. Private-pay residents access the community directly. For state Medicaid waiver recipients seeking apartment-based senior living in Hattiesburg, Federation Towers represents a structural alternative to traditional care models.

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Weighting overview

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

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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
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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
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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
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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 Independent Living in Hattiesburg, MS

What is the average cost of independent living in Hattiesburg, MS?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Hattiesburg, MS is approximately $1,691. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Hattiesburg, MS?

Independent living in Hattiesburg, MS typically ranges from $440 - $4,331 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 independent living communities in Hattiesburg, MS. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Hattiesburg, MS?

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 Hattiesburg, MS, 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 independent living communities in Hattiesburg, MS?

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.