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My mother is a permanent resident here at Magnolia and I am extremely happy with the care and cleanliness of this facility. She gets the very best of 24/7 round the clock care. The staff is the best. The...
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.
Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, Magnolia Gardens provides a welcoming and beautiful space designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors in a friendly community setting. Within a peaceful, residential neighborhood, our community is only a few minutes from several restaurants and...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
The Quarters Assisted Living is an assisted living facility that serves as an alternative to institutional hospitalization and as a transitional migration to independent living. We have created a holistic environment for our residents, which provides a sense of peace and comfort while enhancing...
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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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A great community that gives excellent care for my father. A beautiful and clean community. They do offer alot of activities for everyone. I would recommend this to others for great care!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
St. Catherine's Village, located in Madison Mississippi, is known as Mississippi's premiere all inclusive continuing retirement care community. Dedicated to family and ministry, St. Catherine's Village makes for a warm environment for elderly residents living in this senior home. Offering a wide...
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Smith County, MS

The average cost of senior living in Smith County is $3,808 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Magee, MS with an average of $2,550 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smith County, MS vs. nearby counties

Smith County, MS
$3,808/mo
$3,821/mo
$2,667/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smith County, MS vs. the state and national average

Smith County, MS
$3,808/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smith County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,808/mo
$3,960/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Smith County, MS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,782/mo
Studio
$4,201/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,927/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,205/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Smith County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smith 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 Smith County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smith County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smith County

SummerHouse Beau Ridge in Ridgeland, MS

5.0
The Memory Care facility has been wonderful. We have been blessed to find a place for our mother. Everyone there has been so caring and kind. It was a very emotional experience for us to have to find a place for our mother but the transition was so easy. We are forever grateful to all the ...
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Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

5.0
Amazing Facility and incredible Staff. I am so happy I chose this Facility for my Mom who enjoys living here. The staff is amazing and always available for help and are so caring. [name removed] the Administrator cares very much for her residents and has helped me anytime I have an issue. Her ...
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The Blake at Flowood

5.0
The Blake at Flowood is a great community. Everyone here is extremely easy to work with and talk to. No where is going to be perfect, but they’re trying. Any issue I had was listened to with open ears and the task was jumped on immediately. They have really improved their staff and care lately. ...
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Smith County review score based on 43 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 43 Smith County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smith County 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

Smith County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Smith County, MS43 facilities
8.5
Raleigh, MS57 facilities
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Sylvarena, MS11 facilities

Review subcategories for Smith County 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 43 reviews of 43 Smith County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smith County 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.
Smith County, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
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Value for cost*
4.2
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Smith County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.9%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smith 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 Smith County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith 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 Smith County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith 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 Smith County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
14%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith 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 Smith County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smith 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Mississippi assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Smith County protect seniors.

Learn about Mississippi Assisted Living regulations

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Madison Home Place, The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community and SummerHouse Beau Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Smith County, Mississippi. See full list of communities.

There are 60 assisted living facilities near Smith County, Mississippi. See the full list.

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