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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gum Spring, MS

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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.
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.
Photo of Strong River Villa
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.
Photo of Indian Run Estates
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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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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.
Photo of Villa South Assisted Living
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
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.
Photo of Bee Hive Homes of Marion
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.
Photo of Utopia Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Benchmark Health Care
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.
Photo of North Grove Assisted Living
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.

What families are saying about independent living in Gum Spring

Recent reviews for independent living in Gum Spring

Castlewoods Place in Brandon, MS

5.0
The staff and residents are so thoughtful and caring! I love everyone there. The maintenance technicians are on top of their game. The housekeepers, kitchen staff, care partners and the directors all make it feel like a real home when I’m there!

The Blake at Township in Ridgeland, MS

5.0
The Blake at Township community was great, and we picked this community because our loved one had a Chihuahua and they allowed pets there. That was a really big plus.

The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community in Ridgeland, MS

4.8
The staff are incredibly professional and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend The Orchard community to other families.

Gum Spring independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Spring independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Spring, 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 Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gum Spring, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
16.3%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.6%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum Spring, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gum Spring, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
18.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
46.9%
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The Waterford on Highland Colony, SummerHouse Beau Ridge and Holiday Chateau Ridgeland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gum Spring, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 58 independent living facilities near Gum Spring, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gum Spring, Mississippi are The Waterford on Highland Colony and Holiday Chateau Ridgeland. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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