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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Darden, MS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Darden 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 Darden. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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I highly recommend this facility, for anyone needing a home for a parent or relative for companionship, friendship, and care. The staff is marvelous, and take very good care of my mother. Very attentive to...
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 to StoryPoint Collierville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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The facility is very clean, well staffed and caring of the residents. The meals are well balanced and flavorful. I recommend this facility. The room is large and so is the bathroom. They are kept clean and...
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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13 reviews
Heritage was so warm and inviting just upon entering. The staff there are very personable with southern charm. They were very attentive to our needs every step of the way! This is definitely home for my...
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.
Heritage at Irene Woods was designed by nationally known real estate developer Edwards Rose & Sons and is the area’s most sought after option for a beautiful senior living choice. Heritage at Irene Woods offers independent living apartment homes, assisted living apartments and memory care...
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I would tell them that Country Cottage is the answer to our prayers. We know that our loved one is well taken care of. They treat everyone like family.
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.
Central to Country Cottages' mission is ~CareSteps~, the customized personal service program that provides just the right kind of help at the right time. Individualized services include: Nurse supervised, 24 hour staff attention ~CareSteps~ personal care plan Three homestyle meals daily Planned...
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Providence is a perfect place for my mom and aunt. Now my uncle is there too. It has been a blessing having Providence care for them. They provide a safe and happy environment for my family.
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.
Providence Assisted Living of Senatobia is located in Senatobia. Our facility offers assisted living. We also have access to specialists like podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, and psychologists. Our facility is rather large. Full range therapy is available to all residents but we work hard...
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We feel very fortunate to have our loved one so well cared for at BeeHive. The staff is very hard working & does a great job addressing the needs of its residents and getting to know their residents and...
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.
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My loved one doesn't seem to have many activities in memory care. Very pleased with the choice and we would absolutely recommend Ciel Senior Living to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Ciel Senior Living of Collierville is located in the town of Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb located in the Memphis, Tennessee metropolitan area.Collierville offers its residents a quiet and quaint atmosphere with the luxury of being thirty minutes away from the exciting Blues and BBQ of...
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9 reviews
From the front desk and the staff everyone has been wonderful to help. The room was freshly painted and very large. Everyone has been so accommodating here. The food is great and love the activities that...
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.
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2 reviews
Very clean place nice friendly staff that will go above and beyond to help you and your family member nice spacesous rooms laundry washed Arts crafts nice dinning room and great food I give Magnolia place...
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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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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My dad is a self proclaimed "foodie". He has been overly satisfied by the meals offered daily. Even the simple grab and go sandwiches are "perfectly seasoned and satisfying." Being in between independent...
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.
Sycamore Ridge features an active lifestyle, with a full complement of amenities and services so you can enjoy your retirement and spend more time with new friends and family. Our independent lifestyle includes a caring live-in management team that is available in case of an emergency. Your...
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2 reviews
To make sure the parents do not have Dementia or Alzheimer's at all before going there. It's really a good place though but. Doesn't hurt if your parents are already on Medicaid/Medicare it would help.
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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29 reviews
They have had a lot of turnover in the kitchen, but my in-laws rave about the food. My in-laws don't participate in a lot of the activities, but they are offered. This is hard because it is sooo expensive,...
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.
We are the best kept secret in retirement living in this area— tucked away on the Cherokee Valley Gold Course in Olive Branch, MS! Can you imagine...not having to worry with changing a light bulb or dealing with repairmen when your washer goes out! Are you looking into downsizing but still able...
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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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They go way above their duties. It takes special people to work day in and day out dealing with the memory care unit. [names removed] are excellent. Thank you for taking such good care of my aunt.
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.
Minutes from downtown Tupelo, Magnolia Tupelo is located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by a forest of oaks and tall swaying pines. With private and semi-private studios and deluxe suites, Magnolia Tupelo offers a pleasing variety of living arrangements for any senior who wants to live...
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4 reviews
We did have difficulty with management with an unfortunate situation that we still have not worked through. I will say the rehab was a 10.
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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14 reviews
It was good overall. A little under staffed. But got better. We picked this community because of the availability and price.
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.
Strategically located in the new Oxford Commons development in Oxford, Mississippi, The Blake at Oxford is a community for seniors unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home. Assisted Living...
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Dogwood is a good place. we've been very pleased. we especially appreciate a few people, [name removed], the attendant/aide - she is so sweet and good to my mother. she holds her accountable, but does it in...
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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Great place for my Mom. Good food, clean facility.
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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They are just now opening the community back up. I've been very pleased with Providence Assisted Living. The staff are always willing to answer questions or accommodate requests from the families about...
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 Batesville is located at 640 Keating Road, Batesville, Mississippi 38606. We are located off Highway 55. Our services include assisted living and senior care. We are well known for delivering excellent service to our seniors. Our commitment is to our residents. Their...
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Things are going pretty well so far.Staff is knowledgable in assisting clients with all levels of memory care issues. Warm and welcoming environment, with secured access which was the most important issue...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home here at Schilling Gardens. Schilling Gardens and The Arbors at Schilling Gardens is located in beautiful Collierville, TN. Collierville is one of the most desirable...
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As I continue to grieve the loss of my mother last week, I thought I would write a review from the experience she and I went thru over her four month stay. Olive Grove was the 2nd of two stops for my...
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.
Olive Grove Terrace offers person-centered assisted living in Olive Branch, MS. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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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, 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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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 independent living in Darden, MS
The average cost of senior living in Darden is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baldwyn, MS with an average of $3,115 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Darden, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Darden, MS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Darden, MS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Darden
Recent reviews for independent living in Darden
Providence Assisted Living of Senatobia
4.5
The size of this facility is manageable.
My aunt really enjoys the beauty shop they have on site.
My aunt does not participate in activities. I have witnessed bingo and a very sweet singing in the chapel. I have been able to resolve any issue I may have with a call or text . They have a ...
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Magnolia Place New Albany
4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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Darden independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darden, 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 Darden 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 Darden 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
20.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Darden 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 Darden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darden 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 Darden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Collierville, Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo and Heritage at Irene Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darden, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 58 independent living facilities near Darden, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Darden, Mississippi is StoryPoint Collierville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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