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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Whitaker, MS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Whitaker.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Whitaker for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 27 assisted living facilities in the Whitaker 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 Clinton, St. Francisville and Liberty.
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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.
5 star
49%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
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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Cost of assisted living in Whitaker, MS
The average cost of senior living in Whitaker is $3,835 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fayette, MS with an average of $3,224 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whitaker, MS vs. nearby cities
Whitaker, MS
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whitaker, MS vs. the state and national average
Whitaker, MS
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whitaker vs. other types of senior living
Assisted Living
Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Whitaker, MS by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Whitaker, MS
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VA benefits in Mississippi
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What families are saying about assisted living in Whitaker
Recent reviews for assisted living in Whitaker
Oakwood Village Assisted Living in Zachary, LA
4.1
The staff and residents are very nice and they would be happy with Oakwood Village. It's a place I would recommend to others. We picked this community, because of the friendliness of staf and cost.
Barclay House of Baton Rouge
4.8
My Uncle who is 88 has lived here for almost 3 years .He enjoys the staff , the entertainment, the socialization, the variety of food and snacks and so much more .
The staff is friendly , outgoing and caring .
I have no worries that he is being looked after .
I have enjoyed the many family ...
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The Pearl at Jamestown in Baton Rouge, LA
4.5
I would recommend this facility -all staff are friendly and helpful. The move in process was as good as could be expected under circumstances-clean facility -housekeeping comes at least twice a week, or as often as needed. The entertainment is great. One thing that is better to me and brings me ...
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Whitaker review score based on 107 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 27 Whitaker assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Whitaker 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
Whitaker review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Whitaker 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 107 reviews of 27 Whitaker assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Whitaker 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.Whitaker, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Whitaker assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitaker assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whitaker, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Whitaker 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 Whitaker Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitaker, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitaker 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 Whitaker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitaker, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitaker 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 Whitaker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitaker, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitaker 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 Whitaker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitaker, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Whitaker
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 Whitaker protect seniors.
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