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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merrill, MS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Merrill, 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 Merrill or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Merrill.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Merrill for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 62 assisted living facilities in the Merrill area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lucedale, Wilmer and Benndale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lucedale, Wilmer and Benndale.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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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Alden Pointe is Hattiesburg's premier assisted living and memory care community, providing exemplary services to its residents since 2004. The community is comprised of 36 suites in three neighborhoods, two for assisted living and one dedicated to memory care. Alden Pointe's team believes in...
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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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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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Merrill, MS
The average cost of senior living in Merrill is $3,558 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, MS with an average of $2,600 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrill, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrill, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrill vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Merrill, MS by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Merrill over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrill, 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 Merrill.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merrill
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrill
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.
SummerHouse Bay Cove in Biloxi, MS
5.0
I have to tell you that everyone I interacted with was wonderful.The staff is very approachable and helpful. I have attended several events, and families are welcomed and encouraged to participate with their family member. I am able to take my brother to his appointments, and when I visit I ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
5.0
I wanted to place my father here due to the proximity of his healthcare providers. The entire staff has been amazing at shepherding my father through a difficult transition and multiple health crises. I am confident he is receiving a high quality of care from people who love what they do.
Merrill review score based on 95 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 62 Merrill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merrill 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
Merrill review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Merrill 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 95 reviews of 62 Merrill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrill 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.Merrill, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Merrill assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrill, 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 Merrill 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 Merrill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrill, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merrill 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 Merrill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrill, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrill 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 Merrill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrill, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrill 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 Merrill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrill, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
17.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrill 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 Merrill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrill, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrill
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 Merrill protect seniors.
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Proveer at Port City, Somerby of Mobile and Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merrill, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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