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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
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44 Floor plans available
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5 star
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All of the staff and administrators have gone above and beyond to help my mom transition to her new living situation. I know she's hasn't been easy to handle. When speaking with my mom, she enjoys the food...
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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9.0
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Great site, great staff I enjoy interacting with and they have been attentive to my mother and what she needs. I would recommend the Blake if anyone asked.
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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38 reviews
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5 star
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I gave SummerHouse Bay Cove Memory Care a 4-star rating because the community is consistently clean, the rooms are well-maintained, and the laundry is always done. The staff is incredibly attentive, always...
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: Assisted 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.
Photo of Lighthouse
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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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.
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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Santa Maria Retirement Apts
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.
Where the comforts of home, combined with the care of assisted living! The Homestead Assisted Living Community offers resort-style senior living in the heart of D’iberville. The Homestead is locally owned and operated by the Cain family, who bring over 50 years of experience in the senior living...
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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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There are 61 manufactured homes in our community in which one must be 55 or better in order to buy. There are no rentals or leases. We do not own the land and therefore pay a monthly fee for which we...
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.

Cost of independent living in Vancleave, MS

The average cost of senior living in Vancleave is $2,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leakesville, MS with an average of $2,746 per month.

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

Vancleave, MS
$2,935/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,451/mo
Independent Living
$2,935/mo

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

Studio
$2,258/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,711/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,615/mo

Senior living costs in Vancleave 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: Vancleave, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVancleave, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$2,935/mo$3,121/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$3,889/mo$4,275/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,451/mo$5,804/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Vancleave, MS:$2,935/mo
Mississippi:$3,121/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Vancleave, MS:$3,889/mo
Mississippi:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Vancleave, MS:$5,451/mo
Mississippi:$5,804/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Vancleave

Recent reviews for independent living in Vancleave

The Blake at Biloxi

5.0
The staff is very attentive, dedicated, and keep family aware of everything going on with their loved one. They do an outstanding job. My mother has severe Dementia and they're well trained to deal with any situation. Nurses and caregivers are available 24/7 and can be easily reached. They ...
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SummerHouse Bay Cove in Biloxi, MS

4.0
I'm pleased with it and [name removed] is adjusting well. It serves our needs very well. Everyone is so kind and attentive to [name removed]

Brookdale Biloxi

5.0
My first impression on entering the building was that of feeling very comfortable. The dining area and tv room were comfortably furnished. The personnel were very friendly and ready to help us any way needed. Being in search for a place for my partner with dementia all of our questions were ...
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Vancleave independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vancleave independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vancleave, 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 Vancleave 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 Vancleave partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vancleave, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
8.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.6%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Vancleave 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 Vancleave communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vancleave, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vancleave 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 Vancleave offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vancleave, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.6%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
9.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, The Blake at Biloxi and SummerHouse Bay Cove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vancleave, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Vancleave, Mississippi. See the full list.
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