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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alva, MS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Alva area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Alva. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 27 independent living facilities in Alva, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grenada, Winona and Big Creek.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Grenada, Winona and Big Creek.
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8.0
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14 reviews
Great place and staff. We picked this community, because they had a lot of residents and staff. My loved one, regrets that she didn't move in earlier in her life, and she loves it.
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.
Hermitage Gardens of Oxford is a beautiful, 55-suite retirement community offering Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care. Step inside our doors and discover charming assisted living with a distinctive grace reminiscent of Oxford's celebrated history. Personal touches create a community rich in...
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7.8
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24 reviews
They took great care of my dad and adjusted levels of care quickly to his needs. He passed away 3 months ago and they still keep in touch. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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18 reviews
The Claiborne have been wonderful!!!! I just wish I had moved her here sooner! What we really like about this community are the activities, the facility as a whole and the person who oversees the facility....
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.
The Goldton at Adelaide offers Independent living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Our Independent Living community promotes a healthy and energetic lifestyle, giving residents the opportunity to be as engaged and occupied as they choose to be. We offer a variety of maintenance-free apartment...
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We had a problem with the head nurse saying that one of the doctor's prescriptions was not needed, and she refused to pick it up. So I had to go by and pick it up myself. But the rest of the staff was...
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.
Providence Assisted Living of Grenada is located in Grenada, Mississippi. We specialize in offering seniors over 65 with an opportunity to live independently, with assistance granted only when it is asked for. We know how important it is for our elderly residents to remain active, both socially...
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The food at this community is excellent. The staff are fantastic. They offer a lot of daily activities and we are able to see some of them on Facebook. The community is very clean and I would recommend it.
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.
When you visit Montgomery Gardens, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and 1-bedroom...
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.
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.
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome home to Beau Ridge at Oxford Farms, luxurious, convenient independent living. Beau Ridge, Oxford's newest and most exclusive independent senior adults living community, offers senior adults well-appointed 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with personal entrances and private balconies. Amenities...
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: Independent Living
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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.
...Serving Older Adults in the Spirit of Christian Love...Independent living for senior adults ages 52 thru 62 disabled or 62 and up. We offer apartment living in downtown West Point, MS.The Henry Clay is well located for the convenience of our residents, the city park, library, post...
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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Cost of independent living in Alva, MS
The average cost of senior living in Alva is $3,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eupora, MS with an average of $2,624 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alva, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alva, MS vs. the state and national average
Alva, MS
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alva vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Alva, MS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Alva
Recent reviews for independent living in Alva
The Goldton at Adelaide in Starkville, MS
4.6
This community is worth investigating to see if this is a good option for your loved one. The proper care, respect, and watching over the residents is done well here; however, the staff are still good at allowing the residents have their autonomy.
There are three meals a day, and there is a ...
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Providence Assisted Living of Grenada
4.8
They are really good to the residents at this community and are very qualified for the care that is provided to them. They recently just got a new activity director and are waiting for the changes. They have activities like bingo and then during the holidays they have crafts for the residents ...
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Elison of Oxford
4.9
The foyer of the facility is very homey and is always bustling with energy. The staff makes a great effort in getting to know the residents and their individual personalities and needs. They also welcome family and encourage participation from family in all the events. It's not the most modern ...
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Alva independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alva independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alva, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alva independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alva partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alva, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alva independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alva communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alva, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alva independent 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 independent living communities in Alva offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alva, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pinnacle of Oxford, Elison of Oxford and The Goldton at Adelaide are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alva, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 27 independent living facilities near Alva, Mississippi. See the full list.
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