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Memory Care in Mississippi

Overview of Memory Care in Mississippi

Families considering senior living options in Mississippi will be greeted by warm temperatures and a landscape defined by the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers. Elevation is low throughout the state, with some small hills in the northeast section. The state’s climate becomes increasingly tropical as you travel south toward the beaches of Bay St. Louis along the Gulf Coast. Along with the Southern charm of its cities like Jackson and Biloxi, Mississippi’s pleasant weather and affordable living costs — the lowest of any U.S. state — make the Magnolia State an ideal retirement destination.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 20 senior living communities in Mississippi that provide memory care.

The median monthly cost of memory care in Mississippi is about $4,100.

Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Mississippi

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Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC

2082 Yorkville Rd E, Columbus, MS 39702
9.5
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15 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Kim M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very quiet clean facility. ALL of the workers are so kind to my mom and our family. They take the best care of her. They treat and us (family) as if we were the only resident. I see this with all the...

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Madison Home Place

7521 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS 39110
9.5
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8 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Elizabeth - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I chose Madison Home Place because it is the ONLY place that I didn't get a single negative comment about the staff. The food could use a little tweaking, but my main concern is the people that I have...

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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
9.4
Review Score
42 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Mack D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

After several harrowing incidents at home, for safety concerns we insisted Mom leave her home of almost 70 years. She cried, of course, but we convinced her it was the best thing. Her attitude made a 180...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Southaven

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Shelby Garden Place

1535 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38016
8.6
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121 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
S M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We recently moved my mom in Shelby Gardens. So far our experience has been one of the best. [name removed] was very informative, [name removed] is extremely knowledgeable and [name removed] is just a delight...

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StoryPoint Germantown

6300 Briarcrest Ave, Germantown, TN 38120
9.1
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12 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It is a very welcoming environment and most of the caregivers are top notch. The only complaint I really have is the weekends are always understaffed. The apartments are all VERY nice and the balcony...

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Belmont Village Memphis

6605 North Quail Hollow Road, Memphis, TN 38120
8.1
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73 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Helen - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I love the excellent care the staff give to my sister, and she loves living at the Belmont Village Memphis community, Based on the experience so far, I would recommend this community to other families

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Olive Branch

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Silvercreek Senior Living

6630 Crumpler Blvd, Olive Branch, MS 38654
8.0
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28 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It's a great community, of course as everyone else at this time, the staffing shortages effect them too. So, be aware of that going in and don't have high expectations with staffing because everyone is...

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Shelby Garden Place

1535 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38016
8.6
Review Score
121 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
S M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We recently moved my mom in Shelby Gardens. So far our experience has been one of the best. [name removed] was very informative, [name removed] is extremely knowledgeable and [name removed] is just a delight...

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StoryPoint Germantown

6300 Briarcrest Ave, Germantown, TN 38120
9.1
Review Score
12 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It is a very welcoming environment and most of the caregivers are top notch. The only complaint I really have is the weekends are always understaffed. The apartments are all VERY nice and the balcony...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Biloxi

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Brookdale Biloxi

2120 Enterprise Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531
8.0
Review Score
42 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Pete L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

When [name removed] was there, I heard talk that the hall carpet was going to be refurbished as it was quite soiled; it did not occur during [name removed] stay. It may be done by now. I found all of the...

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4 Floor plans available

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
9.4
Review Score
42 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Mack D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

After several harrowing incidents at home, for safety concerns we insisted Mom leave her home of almost 70 years. She cried, of course, but we convinced her it was the best thing. Her attitude made a 180...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Gulfport

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Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport

14744 N Swan Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
8.5
Review Score
7 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff at Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport are very friendly, they are also quick to call the family with medical emergencies and are just so well organized and put together. As far as the food...

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Brookdale Biloxi

2120 Enterprise Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531
8.0
Review Score
42 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Pete L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

When [name removed] was there, I heard talk that the hall carpet was going to be refurbished as it was quite soiled; it did not occur during [name removed] stay. It may be done by now. I found all of the...

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Mississippi laws and regulations for memory care facilities

In Mississippi, memory care communities are licensed as a specialized form of assisted living. This means that communities offering memory care must maintain the licensing requirements for assisted living in Mississippi plus additional requirements.

A Mississippi assisted living community is referred to as a “personal care home.” Mississippi offers two types of licenses: “Residential living” refers to a care home in a neighborhood, and “assisted living” is a larger community setting that also provides some medical services. Either type of personal care home can apply for an Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Care Unit. All licensing is through the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Memory care communities need to meet the following requirements:[01]

  • Equip the building with security controls on all entrances and exits.
  • Maintain a secure outdoor walkway for exercise.
  • Keep a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse on staff for all shifts.
  • Admit and house only those with up to stage two Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Provide social services to residents and families on-site through a social worker, professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist.
  • Provide ongoing training on a quarterly basis for all caregivers.

Communities are inspected before they’re given a license. After that, inspections are performed as directed by the licensing agency. The Mississippi State Department of Health maintains a directory of licensed communities. In the Personal Care Home Facilities section, you can see whether a community is licensed for an Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Care Unit.

Mississippi Department of Health contact information

Mississippi State Department of Health Central Office

570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

Phone: 601-576-7400

Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

County Health Department Locations and Public Health Regions

Scheduling line: 855-767-0170

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Mississippi memory care violations

The Mississippi State Department of Health can provide basic information on licensed communities. However, Mississippi doesn’t have information about inspection reports and violations online. To find more information about a community, reach out to the long-term care ombudsman. Each county has an ombudsman, or you can call the help line at 1-888-844-0041.

References

  1. Mississippi State Department of Health. Part 3: Office of health protection. Subpart 1: Health facilities licensure and certification. (2012, October). Minimum standards of operation for Alzheimer’s disease/dementia care unit: General Alzheimer’s disease/dementia care unit.

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