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| Madison Home Place | IL AL MC | Madison (Traceland North) | 82
Facility
82
MS AVG
70
Rank
#94 / 267 | No |
11
Facility
11
MS AVG
33
Rank
#242 / 319 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - |
| The Claiborne at Hattiesburg Assisted Living | IL AL MC | Hattiesburg (Whispering Pines Boulevard) | 80
Facility
80
MS AVG
70
Rank
#98 / 267 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
MS AVG
33
Rank
#263 / 319 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Vi, LLC |
| SummerHouse Beau Ridge | IL NH MC | Ridgeland | 74
Facility
74
MS AVG
70
Rank
#109 / 267 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
MS AVG
33
Rank
#213 / 319 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | II, LLC |
| Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo | IL AL MC | Tupelo | 112
Facility
112
MS AVG
70
Rank
#44 / 267 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MS AVG
33
Rank
#171 / 319 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A | - |
| Seashore Highlands | IL AL MC | Gulfport (Loraine) | 75
Facility
75
MS AVG
70
Rank
#106 / 267 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
MS AVG
33
Rank
#272 / 319 | Suite | - | Home, Inc. |
| Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport | IL AL MC | Gulfport (Lyman) | 61
Facility
61
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 267 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
MS AVG
33
Rank
#294 / 319 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - |
| St. Catherine‘s Village | IL AL MC NC NH | Madison | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#122 / 267 | No |
7
Facility
7
MS AVG
33
Rank
#258 / 319 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | IL AL | Meridian | 89
Facility
89
MS AVG
70
Rank
#88 / 267 | No |
1
Facility
1
MS AVG
33
Rank
#285 / 319 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | Robyn Stephens |
| SummerHouse Bay Cove | IL AL MC | Biloxi | 142
Facility
142
MS AVG
70
Rank
#11 / 267 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
MS AVG
33
Rank
#251 / 319 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | I, LLC |
| Woodland Village Nursing Center | IL HC MC NH PC RC | Diamondhead | 132
Facility
132
MS AVG
70
Rank
#19 / 267 | No |
40
Facility
40
MS AVG
33
Rank
#138 / 319 | Private Rooms | - | Rhonda Nettles |
| The Preserve at Meridian | IL AL MC | Meridian | 42
Facility
42
MS AVG
70
Rank
#200 / 267 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
MS AVG
33
Rank
#180 / 319 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Development, LLC |
| Silvercreek Senior Living | IL AL | Olive Branch | 118
Facility
118
MS AVG
70
Rank
#37 / 267 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
MS AVG
33
Rank
#188 / 319 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Communities, LLC |
| The Claiborne at Hattiesburg Independent Living | IL AL MC | Hattiesburg (Bonhomie) | 80
Facility
80
MS AVG
70
Rank
#98 / 267 | No |
6
Facility
6
MS AVG
33
Rank
#263 / 319 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - |
| The Goldton at Adelaide | IL AL MC | Starkville (Warmath Way) | 77
Facility
77
MS AVG
70
Rank
#105 / 267 | No |
0
Facility
0
MS AVG
33
Rank
#294 / 319 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Opco, LLC |
| Covington Ridge Retirement | IL AL | Collins | 36
Facility
36
MS AVG
70
Rank
#206 / 267 | No |
15
Facility
15
MS AVG
33
Rank
#226 / 319 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - |
Northview Villa Personal Care is a 40-bed assisted living and retirement community located in Laurel, Mississippi at 625 Northview Drive, Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, 0.5 miles from the city center. The owner is Barbara Hancock. The facility is locally owned and family operated. Northview Villa offers 24-hour personal care and three meals a day along with various social activities.
The facility provides memory care. Specific programs include 24-hour personal care assistance, on-site therapy services, scheduled group transportation, music programs, cooking classes, exercise programs, and cultural events. Operating hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed except Saturdays by appointment. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
It does not provide 24-hour staffing, respite care, or rehabilitation services.
Laurel is located in Jones County in southeastern Mississippi. South Mississippi Community Hospital is the primary nearby acute-care resource.
Families should contact Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification directly for official inspection records and compliance documentation for this facility.
Magnolia Village Assisted Living is a 46-bed assisted living community located in Natchez, Mississippi at 311 Highland Boulevard, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. The owner is MV Natchez, Inc. The facility offers independent living and memory care services, providing assistance with daily activities and meals. The community provides memory care and respite care.
Amenities include furnished or unfurnished units, three meals a day and between meal snacks, assistance with medications, daily housekeeping, laundry service, activity and exercise programs, licensed nurse services, scheduled transportation, and all utilities. Specific programs include adult day care services and temporary/respite care services. The community does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. It does not provide 24-hour staffing or rehabilitation services.
Natchez is located in Adams County in southwestern Mississippi. Merit Health Natchez is the primary nearby acute-care resource.
Families should contact Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification directly for official inspection records and compliance documentation for this facility.
Lighthouse is a 132-bed senior living community located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast at 8905 Ocean Springs Road, Ocean Springs, Jackson County, Mississippi. The owner is Ocean Springs Senior Management, LLC. The facility offers a combination of independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community provides memory care.
Specific programs include Reflective Living, Independent Patio Homes, Memory Care: The Cottages, Short-term Stays, and Lighthouse Therapy. The community does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. It does not provide 24-hour staffing, respite care, or rehabilitation services.
Ocean Springs is located in Jackson County on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Memorial Hospital and Biloxi Regional Medical Center are primary nearby acute-care resources.
Families should contact Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification directly for official inspection records and compliance documentation for this facility.
Covington Ridge is a 36-bed senior living community located in Collins, Mississippi at 100 Covington Ridge Place, Collins, Covington County, Mississippi. The owner is Hank Lott. The facility offers a range of services and activities. It provides memory care, but does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
It does not provide 24-hour staffing, respite care, or rehabilitation services.
Collins is located in Covington County in southeastern Mississippi. Lawrence County Hospital and Pearl River Community Hospital are primary nearby acute-care resources.
Families should contact Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification directly for official inspection records and compliance documentation for this facility.
Michael Bradshaw owns and operates The Grove, an 86-bed nursing home located on Pecan Drive in Columbia, Mississippi. The business office works with several insurance and financial setups, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is moderately pedestrian-friendly, allowing family members to take care of a few simple errands on foot, though most trips through the area will require a vehicle.
Stays at this facility average roughly 318 days, which points to a daily workload that balances permanent residential care with short-term post-hospital therapy. To manage the clinical schedule, the 24-hour staffing model delivers an average of 5 hours and 5 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This time is distributed among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle daily medical checks and direct personal care.
State records track the property’s compliance history through regular licensing evaluations. Inspection files verify that the administration manages its clinical routines and building operations in line with statutory rules, managing tracking protocols effectively to keep the facility’s cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.
Older adults have access to structured rehabilitation services, physical therapy loops, and spacious resident rooms. The campus features outdoor activity spaces and a restaurant-style dining area that provides daily meals planned around standard nutritional guidelines. The day-to-day schedule pairs these clinical programs and meal services with standard housekeeping chores, laundry assistance, and open visiting hours for family members.
Have a comfortable retirement at Atwood Personal Care Home, an inviting haven in Philadelphia, MS, that offers assisted living. With high-quality assistance around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.
Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities, residents make the most of their best years without worries.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Independent Living in Mississippi
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 36 independent living communities in Mississippi. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.









