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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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.
Brookwood Villa Assisted Living is located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, located in the southeastern county of Wayne. Wayne County was founded in 1809 and is known for its close proximity to Alabama, Mobile and Montgomery and New Orleans, Louisiana as well as its delicious farm grown blueberries. ...
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We are very happy with the car that we received her from this community. The staff are very caring and were helpful for some special needs. The community was clean and we very pleased with the therapy that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Forrest County, MS

The average cost of senior living in Forrest County is $3,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Olive, MS with an average of $2,550 per month.

Assisted living costs in Forrest County, MS, vs. nearby counties

Forrest County, MS
$3,512/mo
$4,650/mo

Assisted living costs in Forrest County, MS, vs. state and national averages

Forrest County, MS
$3,512/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Forrest County, MS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,512/mo
$3,746/mo

Assisted living costs in Forrest County, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,335/mo
Studio
$4,573/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,373/mo

Senior living costs in Forrest County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forrest County, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForrest County, MSMississippiU.S.
Assisted Living$3,512/mo$3,579/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,746/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,651/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Forrest County, MS:$3,512/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Forrest County, MS:$3,746/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Forrest County, MS:$3,651/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Forrest County, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forrest County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Forrest County, MS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Forrest County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forrest County, MS$4,042/mo$4,841/mo-16.5%
Mississippi$3,843/mo$3,777/mo+1.7%
National$5,264/mo$5,030/mo+4.7%
Forrest County, MS
2024 average cost:$4,042/mo
2023 average cost:$4,841/mo
Percent change:-16.5%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,843/mo
2023 average cost:$3,777/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$5,030/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Forrest County, MS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Forrest County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Forrest County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Forrest County

Beehive Homes of Picayune

4.0
No place is like home. But Beehive Home only have 16 residents at any time so it's much easier to meet and interact with others

The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands

4.8
The cleanliness, the organization and the friendliness of the staff members at Claiborne immediately stood out to our family. We like the location of this community and how it is newer and based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to others.

Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville

2.9
I moved my mom into this community for good care. I am not happy that they moved her into another room and did not infor us. She is happy that the community is clean. She seems to be happy with the meals. They do offer her activities, but she is not active. I would not recommend this community ...
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Forrest County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forrest County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forrest County, 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 Forrest County 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 Forrest County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forrest County, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forrest County 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 Forrest County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forrest County, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forrest County 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 Forrest County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forrest County, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Forrest County 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 Forrest County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forrest County, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
9.4%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forrest County 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 Forrest County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forrest County, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forrest County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Mississippi assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Forrest County protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living, Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg and Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Forrest County, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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