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Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Independent Living communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one; and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 81 Independent Living communities in Hattiesburg and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
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103 Fox Chase Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Good Times, Better CompanyCome join us at our warm and friendly assisted living community in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and you can exchange the monotony of household chores for a life rich in quality care, beautiful accommodations, spacious common rooms, and a community calendar spilling over...
300 Whispering Pines Blvd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
At The Claiborne at Hattiesburg, you will discover the finest senior living lifestyle, the fun and activity of a resort and as few responsibilities now that you have started retirement. Our community is specifically designed for seniors, and offers the convenience of upscale apartment living in a...
4901 Hwy 589, Sumrall, MS 39482
100 Covington Ridge Pl, Collins, MS 39428
625 Northview Dr, Laurel, MS 39440
14744 N Swan Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
14800 Lott Rd, Citronelle, AL 36522
174 Cliff Mitchell Rd, Picayune, MS 39466
We are 10 minutes from the North Shore (Slidell) and less than 30 minutes North of New Orleans, 30 minutes West of Ms Gulf Coast and 45 minutes South of Hattiesburg, Ms. Our Residents enjoy an active lifestyle at the most affordable rates anywhere! We are a faith-based community focusing on...
1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a premier personal care community along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s a community you’ll be proud to call home. Here, you can center yourself and focus on living the good life, and we will take care of the rest. We offer world-class personal care for...
19432 Crawford Rd., Covington, LA 70433
Located in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, Trace Senior Community is the most recent Northshore Senior Community offering assisted living and memory care. Situated on the attractive St. Tammany Trace and next to the Claiborne Hill the community provides a suburban home feel to the...
4104 Dauphine St, Slidell, LA 70458
601 Holy Trinity Dr, Covington, LA 70433
St. Anthony’s Gardens provides a strong spiritual support base with a vision of creative, inspired and value-oriented retirement living. The community is located on the Northshore in Covington, Louisiana and is conveniently located near local hospitals and other medical services. You’ll find...
1770 North Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, LA 70471
The Windsor Senior Living Community is an assisted living center in the city of Mandeville, on the shore of beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana. The Causeway over the lake provides access to New Orleans, center of too many things to do. Welcoming visitors and residents alike are near yearlong...
901 Somerby Drive, Mobile, AL 36695
Are All Mobile-Area Retirement Communities Alike? Somerby Is Truly Something Special. It's The Somerby Spark that does it. Visit Somerby of Mobile, and you'll find beautiful rental apartment homes — in an active, vibrant retirement community just minutes from everything you love in Mobile...
650 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609
University Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Mobile, you'll love our beautiful facilities and the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, hospitals, beaches and...
3085 Dauphin Square Connector, Mobile, AL 36607
4555 35th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39305
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and when you come home to our community in historic Meridian, Miss., you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with varied levels of care to accommodate your changing needs. From assisted living to memory care, the transition between levels...
350 Town Center Way, Flowood, MS 39232
Located in the heart of Flowood, Mississippi, adjacent to the new East Metro Parkway and the Dogwood Promenade, The Blake at Flowood is a community designed for seniors unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will...
745 South Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Chateau Ridgeland provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on stunningly landscaped grounds in the quiet community of Ridgeland, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the amenities of the nearby community. We're just minutes...
600 S Pear Orchard Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157
For many seniors, cost of owning a home and the upkeep of the property might be a deterrent to living an independent life. Independent Living Communities offer a convenient alternative. Daily needs such as the scheduling of social activities and housekeeping are taken care of, which permits residents more opportunities to live active lives as they desire. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy the opportunity to live among peers, surrounded by others of similar ages and backgrounds. Residents’ quarters consist of a private living space with their own kitchen. The independence of apartment life is still enjoyed, offering an opportunity to entertain guests and visitors in a private and personal setting. While policies vary between communities, numerous residences allow cats and dogs as well. If medical or nursing care is desired, residents may always enlist the services of private health care professionalls. There are a number of benefits and expenditures to consider while determining an independent living community. It is important to learn if these amenities are covered in the service plan: Waiting list deposit, move-in fee, housekeeping, parking, transportation, field trips, cable TV, and wellness program. The luxuries associated with independent living include healthcare center, fitness center & swimming pool, game/TV room, community activities, golf course, security guards, concierge services, and transportation.
Access to hospitals is a significant consideration in choosing the best retirement home for you or your loved one. In total, there are 2 hospitals located in Hattiesburg which offer emergency services and other healthcare. The top hospitals that service Hattiesburg include Merit Health Wesley and Forrest General Hospital.
Out of the total population of Hattiesburg, 16.8% do not have health insurance, 6.2% consider themselves widows, 34.7% live in poverty, and 19.6% have some form of disability. Racially, the population of Hattiesburg is 42.6% white, 1.0% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 53.5% black, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% other or not specified, 2.3% mixed race, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. In Hattiesburg, 6.3% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Hattiesburg is considered unfriendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. In terms of crime, Hattiesburg has 2.8 violent crimes per 1000 residents and 45.6 property crimes per 1000 residents. In Hattiesburg, 31.1% are nonbelievers. In terms of non-Christian denominations in Hattiesburg, out of the total population 0.2% practice Judaism, 0.0% practice an Eastern religion, and 0.8% practice Islam. In terms of Christian denominations, out of the total population of Hattiesburg 31.3% are Baptists, 10.2% practice another Chrisitan faith, and 9.3% are Methodists. The current population of Hattiesburg is shrinking at a rate of -0.003%. Hattiesburg has a population density of 335 people per square mile. Based on gender, 53.6% are female and 46.4% are male. In Hattiesburg, 20.7% of the population are over the age of 55, 8.5% are over the age of 60, 4.3% are over the age of 70, and 3.4% are over the age of 80. The median age of Hattiesburg is 29 years old. In terms of education, 24.6% have a high-school diploma, 31.2% have a college degree, and 13.5% have a graduate degree. During the last presidential election, 41.7% voted Democrat, 55.1% voted Republican, and 3.2% voted for a third party candidate in Forrest county.
The community in which a community is located will have a large effect on the total price. The overall cost of living is a major influence in selecting which location works for your loved one. The rent burden for Hattiesburg is around 17.0% of the average monthly income. The median home value in Hattiesburg is around $103,033 and the median rent is $705 per month a month. Hattiesburg has a cost-of-living index of 89.0 where a score of 100 is the national average, and any amount below 100 is less costly than the average amount. Hattiesburg has a grocery price index of around 92.9.
Climate and weather can be a big factor in deciding which destination meets the needs of your family. Monthly, Hattiesburg receives around 5 inches of precipitation. The most precipitation normally happens in December with an average of 9 inches during the month. In terms of snow fall Hattiesburg gets an average of 0.30 inches of snow in a year. Hattiesburg has a humid subtropical type of climate. The average air quality index rating in Hattiesburg is around 38.4. The average AQI conditions are rated as good. The air quality index score is at its max during the month of December at about 47.3. The average humidity rating for Hattiesburg is about 65%. Humidity levels reach their peak in the month of July at around 67%. During the summer, the air temperature in Hattiesburg is approximately 82F. The summer high rises to approximately 93F during the month of June. The summer low drops to around 70F in the month of June. During the wintertime, the temperature falls to roughly 52F. The winter high is around 64F in the month of February. The low winter temperature will rise to approximately 40 F in the month of January.
There are 105 general hospitals and 247 health centers that provide care for 2,983,400 Mississippi residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, Beacham Memorial Hospital, and Ochsner Medical Center-hancock. Overall, Mississippi ranks 48th out of all states in quality of life and 50th in healthcare. The natural beauty of Mississippi is ranked 11th in the nation. The state of Mississippi has a cost of living index of 85.7 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 91.6 and a housing index rating of 70.1.
In terms of diversity, Mississippi ranks 30th in the nation. In terms of religious values, 49% of Mississippi’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 6,765 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-41%, Mainline Protestant-12%, and Historically Black Protestant-24%. In Mississippi there are 604 masonic lodges. The state has a median age of 38 and 29% of its population being over the age of 55. In the most recent presidential election, 58% of Mississippi residents voted Republican and 40% voted Democrat.
Mississippi experiences an average humidity rating of about 74%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 76% in the month of July. The average air quality index rating in Mississippi is 39.2 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 49.3 AQI. On average, the state receives 4.85 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in July with an average of 7.60 inches of precipitation a month. During the winter, the average temperature in Mississippi drops to around 46F. The average high winter temperature is around 67F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 27F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 80F. The average high summer temperature is around 94F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 63F during the month of June. While residents of Mississippi mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Mississippi can include hurricanes, tornadoes, and and earthquakes (moderate).
The state of Mississippi has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of skunk cabbage, bloodroot, wild geranium, and virginia waterleaf. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the crow, the mountain lions, the cormorant, or the chickadee. The state animal of Mississippi is the white-tailed deer.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. See the full list.
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