The Preserve at Meridian

The Preserve at Meridian is an Assisted Living Home in Mississippi

The Preserve at Meridian is an Assisted Living Home in Mississippi

The Preserve at Meridian

4360 MS-39, Meridian, MS 39301 View Map

The Preserve at Meridian is an Assisted Living Home in Mississippi

The Preserve at Meridian is an Assisted Living Home in Mississippi

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Overview of The Preserve at Meridian

The Preserve at Meridian embodies an idyllic community, characterized by its spacious and positive atmosphere. This welcoming environment is adorned with unique, colorful touches that add character, creating a truly vibrant setting. The community offers splendid outdoor spaces, featuring lush trees, vibrant flowers, a serene pond, and picturesque views.

Residents enjoy a fine dining experience and luxurious accommodations, providing a cozy ambiance complemented by various amenities, including an on-site movie theater and therapy services. The community also offers essential services such as concierge assistance and transportation, along with a courtyard adorned with a fire pit. The Preserve at Meridian caters to various lifestyles, including assisted living, memory care, and independent living, ensuring a fulfilling experience in their memory care unit and independent living facilities.

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Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 42
Bed community size
42-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility Type
Personal Care Home

Additional licensing details

County: Lauderdale

Ownership & operating entity

The Preserve at Meridian is legally operated by Encore Development,.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Loresa Smith, Executive Director

Care Services

Provides Assisted Living
Offers Alzheimer's Care

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 422 / 576 - 832 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Preserve at Meridian

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

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The Preserve at Meridian
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

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Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

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42
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

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Address 4.0 miles from city center

Address 4360 MS-39, Meridian, MS 39301

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MS Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • MS Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Assisted Living (AL) Waiver
Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.
  • Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Independent Living (IL) Waiver
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
  • MS Specifics: 10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.
  • Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MS Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MS Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
MS NFCSP Respite

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • MS Specifics:
    Limited slots; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits:
    $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MS Specifics:
    Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits:
    $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MS Specifics:
    Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MS Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
  • MS Specifics:
    10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Mississippi SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • MS Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MS Specifics:
    High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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