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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clayton, MS

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Staff is very attentive to needs of those that live there. The food is wonderful my loved one never complains about it at all! It smells clean every time I am there. Everyone there is caring and...
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.
Riverdale Assisted Living located in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee provides seniors with the opportunity to become a part of a caring community. This community offers residents and their guests much to do and see. Memphis is a busy city with plenty to do. Guests of our residents will enjoy...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...
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I recently moved my mother to Feels Like Home, and it is a very good move for her. The staff at feels like home is very friendly and helpful and caring. They really do treat my mother as if she was a...
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.
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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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We decided to relocate my brother here from another community in the area and so far things are going well. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The community and housekeeping is kept up. My brother...
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.
Located in the heart of bustling Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Legacy Assisted Living & Memory Care at Lenox Park is conveniently located to you and your family. We are easy to access and provide ample parking. Our central location makes it possible for active seniors to remain engaged...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of Parkin are located in Parkin, Cross County, Arkansas. These apartment homes are made perfectly for ages 55 and older who adore country living with charm. The River Parkin is also conveniently located nearby for great fishing in the afternoons. Grab your fishing poles and your...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Overview The Christopher Homes of Wynne are located in Wynne, Arkansas. These apartment complexes have been built for low income senior citizens. The housing management staff of the Christopher Homes of Wynne make every effort to ensure senior residents have the opportunity to enjoy living their...
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Our dear mother bought in/ moved into the Village 5+ years ago, and has enjoyed it very much. The staff, service, friends, activities, and food, etc. have been excellent and we've had no problems. She is...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of Brinkley is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful Brinkley, Arkansas. Our team of highly trained specialists are driven by the need to make every one of our patients feel as much at home as they possibly can. At Christopher Homes of Brinkley, we make it a point...

Cost of independent living in Clayton, MS

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $2,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Friars Point, MS with an average of $1,323 per month.

Independent living costs in Clayton, MS, vs. nearby cities

Clayton, MS
$2,900/mo
$1,557/mo
$2,208/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MS, vs. state and national averages

Clayton, MS
$2,900/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MS, vs. other senior living options

$4,387/mo
Independent Living
$2,900/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,914/mo
Studio
$5,069/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,714/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,920/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton 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: Clayton, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$2,900/mo$3,336/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,977/mo$3,579/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,387/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, MS:$2,900/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, MS:$3,977/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, MS:$4,387/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Clayton

Recent reviews for independent living in Clayton

The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Riverdale Assisted Living in Memphis, TN

5.0
Riverdale Assisted Living is a WONDERFUL place. The staff are caring and the facility is clean and decorated beautifully. The residents are happy and there always seems to be a lot of activities for them to get involved in. I feel that my loved one is safe and very well cared for and that make ...
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Royal Retreat Assisted Living in Memphis, TN

5.0
My friend is doing very well since his move into the Legacy Estates he seems to really like it. The time that I have gone to visit him the place looks great and very clean and they have housekeeping there for him. The staff has been amazing and very helpful with all his needs and getting him ...
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Clayton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton 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 Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton 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 Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton 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 Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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HarborChase of Germantown, Town Village Audubon Park and Brightmore of East Memphis are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clayton, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 81 independent living facilities near Clayton, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Clayton, Mississippi is HarborChase of Germantown. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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