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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Traceway Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tupelo
140
Facility 140
MS AVG 55
Rank #5 / 137
Yes
43
Facility 43
MS AVG 34
Rank #47 / 133
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---
Madison County Nursing Home
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Trustees Canton
95
Facility 95
MS AVG 55
Rank #25 / 137
No
67
Facility 67
MS AVG 34
Rank #8 / 133
---Daniel Logan
The Orchards
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Ridgeland (Squirrel Hill)
106
Facility 106
MS AVG 55
Rank #17 / 137
Yes
47
Facility 47
MS AVG 34
Rank #38 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed
41
Facility 41
MS AVG 24
Rank #1 / 14
A+-
Alden Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Hattiesburg
45
Facility 45
MS AVG 55
Rank #72 / 137
Yes
35
Facility 35
MS AVG 34
Rank #64 / 133
Suite-A+Kathy Mcphail
Silvercreek Senior Living
AL
IL
Olive Branch
118
Facility 118
MS AVG 55
Rank #8 / 137
Yes
27
Facility 27
MS AVG 34
Rank #79 / 133
1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
MS AVG 24
Rank #8 / 14
A+-
Indywood Personal Care Home
AL
Indianola
29
Facility 29
MS AVG 55
Rank #92 / 137
No
30
Facility 30
MS AVG 34
Rank #71 / 133
Studio
30
Facility 30
MS AVG 24
Rank #5 / 14
A+-
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville
AL
Ellisville
-No
51
Facility 51
MS AVG 34
Rank #30 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
27
Facility 27
MS AVG 24
Rank #6 / 14
A+-
The Blake at Biloxi
AL
MC
RC
Biloxi
130
Facility 130
MS AVG 55
Rank #7 / 137
Yes
43
Facility 43
MS AVG 34
Rank #47 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A-
The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace Senior Living
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
Olive Branch
94
Facility 94
MS AVG 55
Rank #26 / 137
Yes
46
Facility 46
MS AVG 34
Rank #40 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed
21
Facility 21
MS AVG 24
Rank #9 / 14
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Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Hattiesburg
100
Facility 100
MS AVG 55
Rank #24 / 137
Yes
33
Facility 33
MS AVG 34
Rank #65 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MS AVG 24
Rank #10 / 14
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The Orchards

600 S Pear Orchard Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Overview of The Orchards

The Orchards has innovatively approached assisted living while maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, seniors receive personalized care uniquely designed based on their needs. The continuing care retirement community offers convenience, comfort, and assurance so residents can rest easy knowing they’re in good hands.

Expect nothing but excellent services and commitment from The Orchards. Management and staff are dedicated to ensuring that residents live their best lives; its essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Silvercreek Senior Living

Administered by Communities, Silvercreek Senior Living is an assisted living community operated by Silvercreek Retirement. Located on Crumpler Boulevard in Olive Branch, Mississippi, the community is led by executive director Leslie Sawyer. With 118 beds across a three-story building, the home offers one- and two-bedroom housing options to handle different preferences and family situations. Operating for 24 years, it has established itself as a longstanding option in Olive Branch.

Such assisted living communities are tailored to support occupants needing help with daily activities: bathing, dressing, and medication management, while promoting as much independence as residents can safely maintain. The facility’s smaller scale versus larger senior communities can offer a more personalized setting, with occupants often appreciating the calmer residential character that comes with this size. The neighborhood scores 27 for walkability, meaning some nearby services are walkable, with most trips necessitating a car. This is typical for the Olive Branch area and well-suited to residents and families preferring a quieter, less urban setting with easy access via vehicle to shopping, dining, and medical services in the broader region.

An on-site visit by families considering the home is the best way to experience it firsthand. When touring, you can see the floor plans, observe daily activities and dining, meet staff, and discuss care services, activities, amenities, and pricing. This hands-on visit will help you understand whether the community’s size, location, and approach fit your loved one’s needs.

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Overview of Indywood Personal Care Home

Make every moment of your best years count at Indywood Personal Care Home, an idyllic haven in Indianola, MS, that offers assisted living. Exceptional support tailored to residents’ daily living activities is also provided around the clock to ensure their comfort and safety. Residents can also maintain their independence without hassles, as housekeeping and laundry are already taken care of.

Dedicated to residents’ well-being, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents enjoy the finest retirement experience, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment makes it an attractive retirement option.

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Overview of Madison County Nursing Home

Madison County Nursing Home is a nursing facility that strongly focuses on rehabilitation. The 95-bed home is owned by Robert Bilbrew and administered by Daniel Logan. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, providing families with several pathways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

The home is close to full at 96% occupancy. Most residents stay an average of 299 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute recovery and ongoing nursing needs.

Clinically, the facility focuses on rehabilitation services and short-term recovery. It’s a great option for patients recovering from surgery, a fall, stroke, or other acute health event. Daily nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 10 minutes per resident, while nursing aides provide about 3 hours and 36 minutes of hands-on care each day, indicating consistent attention to daily needs.

The home also offers a dedicated Alzheimer’s Unit and Memory Care Services for residents with cognitive decline. They are supported by rehabilitation therapies that address physical recovery and day-to-day functioning. These programs, including the Healthplex initiative, provide structure and therapeutic engagement beyond basic care.

Residents can enjoy daily activities tailored to their interests and abilities, such as gardening, religious services, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, and outings. There’s also a fitness center for residents working on recovery or maintaining strength. The home’s location has a walkability score of 67 out of 100, so some errands are accessible on foot, while other trips may require a car.

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Overview of The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace Senior Living

The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace Senior Living is a haven of care and companionship that caters to both memory care and assisted living needs. Nestled in a cozy setting with 16 inviting suites surrounding a central common area, this community offers a personal touch that residents can truly appreciate. Personal care services are at the heart of their commitment, ensuring that every individual’s needs are met.

A unique feature is the multi-sensory environment known as the Snoezelen Room, where lighting effects, colors, music, sounds, and aromatherapy come together to create a soothing and stimulating experience. This space is designed to alleviate anxiety and bring comfort, showing the community’s dedication to holistic well-being. Spontaneous activities are carefully crafted to cater to diverse interests and preferences, nurturing a vibrant atmosphere that resonates with each resident’s individuality. The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace Senior Living takes pride in fostering meaningful connections and getting to know residents on a personal level. 

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Overview of Alden Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care

Alden Pointe offers exceptional personal care for residents of residential assisted living and memory care. Expect nothing but elegance and luxury for seniors who want assisted living at its best. The spirited community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Alden Pointe is the home for seniors looking to thrive in the community.

Life at Alden Pointe is all about satisfying the wellness of each senior; their personalized care is inclusive of daily health checks and medication management, housekeeping, ADLs, and scheduled activities.

Contact Alden Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg offers exceptional personal care for residents of assisted living and memory care residents. The community strongly promotes independence that allows a reinvention of oneself in a resident-centered community– especially as a community that strives for hope and renewal. The energetic senior living community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Crescent Landing is a modest community that proudly encourages each senior to thrive in their new home.

Crescent Landing boasts its award-winning programs that boast friendly and results-driven activities such as their SPARK™ program which aims to enhance and enrich the experiences and lifestyle of their residents by designing specific care plans that match their interests, abilities, and needs– from baking to bingo, there’s always something available for everyone.

Contact Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

Overview of The Blake at Biloxi

Operated by The Blake at Biloxi with administrative support from Services, LLC, The Blake at Biloxi is an assisted living community in Biloxi, Mississippi. It is. It offers 130 beds across studio and one or two-bedroom floor plans, giving occupants choices that fit different needs and preferences.

The somewhat walkable location has a Walk Score of 43. A few nearby services may then be reachable on foot, but most errands and outings need a car. This kind of setting captivates residents and families who cherish a calmer residential neighborhood over high-traffic areas.

For families contemplating The Blake at Biloxi, touring it is an efficient way to get a firsthand sense of the space, room layouts, daily activities, and overall environment. Speaking directly with staff can help answer questions regarding services, care options, and what daily life looks like for occupants.

Contact The Blake at Biloxi

Overview of Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville

Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville is a dedicated retreat in Ellisville, MS, offering assisted living. Exceptional support is also provided for residents’ daily living activities around the clock. Secure accommodations and cozy communal spaces are available, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, incontinence care, and scheduled transportation for residents’ convenience. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s various amenities and top-tier services.

Contact Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville

Overview of Traceway Retirement Community

Owned by United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Traceway Retirement Community is a Christian-grounded senior living community in Tupelo, Mississippi. The community offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, cottages, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and traditional nursing home care. Residents can move between levels of care as their needs change without leaving the campus.

The single-story community has 140 beds with private and semi-private accommodations and an occupancy rate of about 91.9%. The average length of stay is 210 days, which is a mix of long-term nursing residents and shorter rehabilitation stays. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care.

Residents receive an average of about 5 hours and 51 minutes of total nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide about 38 minutes of that care, adding clinical oversight alongside the broader nursing team. The community also has a 24-hour emergency call system and immediate nursing assistance when needed.

Residents can attend worship services and Bible classes that reflect the community’s Christian foundation. The community also has an on-site beauty shop. It offers scheduled outings, including trips to a nearby Walmart Supercenter. Residents can bring their pets, and fitness and recreation programmes are part of daily life. Utilities are included in the cost of living, helping simplify monthly budgeting. The area has a Walk Score of 43 out of 100, which is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

Families considering Traceway Retirement Community may want to ask which room or cottage options are currently available because availability can change with occupancy.

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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.

Assisted Living in Mississippi at a glance

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: 34/ 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: 55The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Mississippi. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90