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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dexter, MS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dexter, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Dexter or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dexter.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dexter for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 55 assisted living facilities in the Dexter area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
HaloHavens is a 15-bed, assisted living that is family owned and operated. Beautiful, countryside setting with a cozy feel. This family has dedicated themselves to you. Feel assured to know that Jaci King, registered nurse (voted RN Best of SouthWest 2022), is the owner/operator of HaloHavens to...
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I have my own apartment and i have my privacy. I can come and go as i like without having to explain to anyone. We get 3 meals a day which comes around too fast sometimes. It seems like we get up from the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It's a very nice place to place a loved one. It is a private community. It is expensive, but in line with other communities in the area.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of assisted living in Dexter, MS
The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $4,096 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hebron, MS with an average of $2,550 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dexter, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dexter, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dexter vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dexter, MS by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dexter, MS
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dexter
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dexter
Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living
5.0
Love the place! Amazing place for your loved ones! We picked this community because of the director and the employees. I would recommend to others.
Beehive Homes of Picayune
5.0
We are very pleased with all of the Beehive Homes of Picayune community. What we like the most about the community is that the staff were professional, courteous, and friendly personnel cannot be beat. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we ...
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The Phoenix at Hammond
4.1
My mother has been at the Phoenix for almost 3 months, and we are happy with the experience. Generally good communication, though after typical work hours, getting someone on the phone can be challenging. Overall, we are very pleased with this choice of facilities. Nice amenities and programming ...
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Dexter review score based on 50 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 42 Dexter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dexter review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Dexter review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dexter assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 50 reviews of 42 Dexter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dexter resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Dexter, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Dexter assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Dexter assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dexter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
42%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dexter
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Mississippi assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dexter protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Windsor Senior Living Community, The Phoenix at Hammond and Beehive Homes of Picayune are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dexter, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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