Residential Care Home facilities near Jackson, MS

Care Homes in Jackson, MS

Residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

The cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right residential care home in Mississippi for you or your loved one.

Cost of Living in Jackson, MS

Jackson is a great choice for senior living because the cost of living in Jackson is well below the national average. Both the cost-of-living and the grocery index were rated around ten points lower than the national average. All index scores are based on scale with the national average set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
89	92	$783	18.8% spend over 30% of their income on rent	$88,542	$35,308	None

Local Medical Providers

The top hospitals in Jackson include:

• Mississippi Baptist Medical Center - This 440-bed facility was the first hospital founded in the city and is consistently ranked as the top hospital in Mississippi. They have a designated cancer center and cardiovascular center.
• St. Dominic Hospital - This 571-bed acute-care facility is one of the top religious hospitals in the city.
• Copiah County Medical Center - This hospital opened in 2017 and offers inpatient care, emergency services, imaging services, and a comprehensive cardiopulmonary department.

Climate and Weather

Jackson, Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate, which means that the summers tend to be hot and muggy while the winters are cool and short. The city receives above average rainfall, especially during the transition months of spring and fall. On average, the humidity level for Jackson is roughly 73%. The average humidity levels are often highest during the month of July at about roughly 76%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
82°F	93°F (August)	71°F (August)	51°F	63°F (February)	39°F (January)

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
46 (Good)	56 in December (Moderate)

Moderate air quality conditions mean that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
5”	6” (March)	1”

Demographics and Values

2016 Presidential Election for Hinds County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
71.1%	26.6%	2.3%

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
338,185	166,965	580 people per square mile	Shrinking at a rate of 1.49%

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
32	24%	9%	5%	3%

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
26%	27%	12%

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
0.4%	82.0%	1.2%	0.1%	<1%	15.9%	0.6%

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
9,093	46	8

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
12%	62%	12%	29%	6%	6%

Jackson is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the LGBTQ+ community can generally participate in public life without fear of bigotry or discrimination.

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

As the capital of Mississippi, the city of Jackson has much in the way of culture and history. Located on the historic Mississippi freedom trail, the city has a storied past with many close ties to the civil rights movement. The Medgar Evers Home Museum commemorates the life of its namesake, Medgar Evers, who was a local civil rights activist and martyr. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum also commemorates the civil rights movement with a special focus on the significance of Evers as well as Emmett Till. Tougaloo College is another historic location in the city, famous for its association with the Tougaloo Nine, who protested segregation. The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center educates visitors on the experiences and history of Black people in America, dating back to the transatlantic slave trade.

There are a number of other museums located in the LeFleur Museum District, including the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural Science, and the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. The International Museum of Muslim Cultures is also located in the city. This museum is famous for being the first of its kind in the United States to offer a glimpse of Muslim cultures from around the world. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is located within LeFleur’s Bluff State Park and offers miles of nature trails and an aquarium. If you fancy arts and culture, Jackson has a number of venues that showcase the performing arts, including the historic Alamo Theater and the New Stage Theater.

Transportation

In Jackson, public transportation is available through the JTRAN fixed route services. The Department of Planning and Development Transit Services Division offers an ADA-approved paratransit service for those who qualify. The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport also offers international air travel to and from the city.