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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Old Americus, MS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Old Americus 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 Old Americus. 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 19 independent living facilities in Old Americus, 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 Hillsdale, Reichleiu and Wheelerville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ocean Springs, Gautier and Lucedale.
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There seemed to be confusion sometimes between what was told to me one day, and then different a few days later. For instance, on a Sunday, I was told that my SIL needed more protein drink. The nurse and I...
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.
Are All Mobile-Area Retirement Communities Alike? Somerby Is Truly Something Special. It's The Somerby Spark that does it. Visit Somerby of Mobile, and you'll find beautiful rental apartment homes — in an active, vibrant retirement community just minutes from everything you love in Mobile —...
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After several harrowing incidents at home, for safety concerns we insisted Mom leave her home of almost 70 years. She cried, of course, but we convinced her it was the best thing. Her attitude made a 180...
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a premier personal care community along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s a community you’ll be proud to call home. Here, you can center yourself and focus on living the good life, and we will take care of the rest. We offer world-class personal care for...
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Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
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.
Proveer at Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
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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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. The...
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.
Country Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
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
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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
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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.
Lemoyne Place The Lemoyne Place is an assisted living community located in scenic and historical Biloxi, Mississippi. The independent living community creates an inviting atmosphere for everyone with beautiful property and garden to explore. With numerous community services, Biloxi is the perfect...
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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.
Brookside Retirement Community was planned with the needs of today’s seniors in mind. It was designed with four distinct living plans that offer multilevel care within those plans. It is conveniently located in suburban west Mobile along Cottage Hill Road between Hillcrest and Cody Roads. The...
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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Old Americus, MS
The average cost of senior living in Old Americus is $2,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Richton, MS with an average of $3,151 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Old Americus, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Old Americus, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Old Americus vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Old Americus, MS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Old Americus
Recent reviews for independent living in Old Americus
Somerby of Mobile
5.0
Somerby of Mobile is a very nice and clean community, and our loved one is very well cared for there. The meals and dining service are great, and they have a lot of activities for the residents to participate in. We just can't say enough good things about this community, it is perfect.
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
4.3
The caregivers are just wonderful. And one of my minsters came to see me the other day and commented on how different it was here under the new ownership. Everyone is so friendly. And they do anything to help you. I like my apartment very much. It's roomy, and it's homey. And it looks out ...
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Proveer at Heritage Woods in Mobile, AL
4.0
I would recommend them. I think they are understaffed right now that is causing some issues but I also think they are doing their best.
Old Americus independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Americus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Americus, 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 Old Americus 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 Old Americus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Americus, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Americus 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 Old Americus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Americus, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Americus 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 Old Americus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Americus, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
10.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Somerby of Mobile, Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs and Proveer at Heritage Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Old Americus, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Old Americus, Mississippi. See the full list.
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