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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Heater, MS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Heater 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 Heater. 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 69 independent living facilities in Heater, 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 Forest, Magee and Pineville.
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They did very good job while we were there. She started to need more care than they were able to provide. She lived there a long time. It was clean and they were friendly. We really liked it there.
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.
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Heater, MS
The average cost of senior living in Heater is $3,528 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hebron, MS with an average of $2,550 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Heater, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Heater, MS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Heater, MS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Heater
Recent reviews for independent living in Heater
The Blake at Flowood
5.0
The Blake at Flowood is a great community. Everyone here is extremely easy to work with and talk to. No where is going to be perfect, but they’re trying. Any issue I had was listened to with open ears and the task was jumped on immediately. They have really improved their staff and care lately. ...
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Castlewoods Place in Brandon, MS
4.9
The staff in Memory Care at Castlewoods is exceptional. Their loving, caring and patience in dealing with their residents is evident on every visit I have had to see my Mom. It gives me peace and joy to know my Mom is in such care. I appreciate the activities they have to stimulate the minds and ...
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Plain View Assisted Living in Richland, MS
5.0
Plain View Assisted Living was very helpful with the transition of my loved one. The main reason we went with this facility over others that we had looked into was because during the tour, they gave us great information and really explained everything about the facility and what they offered ...
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Heater independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Heater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Heater, 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 Heater 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 Heater 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
14.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Heater 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 Heater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Heater 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 Heater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison Home Place, The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community and The Waterford on Highland Colony are the top-rated independent living facilities near Heater, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Heater, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Heater, Mississippi is The Waterford on Highland Colony. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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