Overview of The Pinnacle of Oxford
The Pinnacle of Oxford is a 57-bed assisted living and memory care facility offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays at 1488 Belk Boulevard, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Owner is MFF Oxford. Amenities include beauty shop, personal laundry services, private dining, transportation, 24/7 licensed staff, weekly housekeeping and linen services, spacious suites, active living, physical, occupational and speech therapies. Does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Accepts respite care and rehabilitation services with memory care. Provides 24-hour staffing. Walk score is 80, very walkable. Award: Best of Oxford 2025.
Oxford is located in Lafayette County in north-central Mississippi. University of Mississippi Medical Center and Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi 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.
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Brookdale Meridian is a premier senior living community that offers memory care in Haslett, Michigan. It provides personalized care and daily routines in a supportive environment. The community focuses on enhancing the quality of life for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Overview of The Manor on Lawndale
The Manor on Lawndale, Inc., located at 2429 Lawndale Drive in Tupelo, Mississippi, is a 72-bed senior living community licensed as a personal care home. Owned by Kenneth A. Long and operated under the Agape senior living network, this Lee County facility sits about five miles from the city center, with North Mississippi Medical Center providing nearby acute-care support. The campus features private apartment configurations, ranging from regular to grand suites, made to combine everyday physical assistance with resident independence.
The community combines daily personal care with a dedicated memory support program for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour on-site monitoring, medication management, and regular wellness tracking to ensure resident safety.
Beyond medical support, residents can take advantage of a fitness center, restaurant-style meals prepared by an on-site culinary team, and a monthly social calendar packed with exercise classes, crafts, and live musical entertainment. Visiting families will find a welcoming environment, though the property maintains a strict no-pets policy. The surrounding residential neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning medical transport, family visits, and everyday errands will require a short drive.
Prospective residents interested in localized memory support can contact the Tupelo administrative office directly to check current floor plan availability.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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
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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.
- 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 Memory Care 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.
Does Mississippi Medicaid cover memory care?
Mississippi Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 124 memory care communities in Mississippi. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.
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