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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
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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
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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.
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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No place is like home. But Beehive Home only have 16 residents at any time so it's much easier to meet and interact with others
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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This place was recommended to us by a friend that had a parent stay there. They have taken very good care of my mother, excellent value for the money. The best comment I can say is when it is my time I...
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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Photo of Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living
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44 Floor plans available
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Friendly staff, transparency on costs, willing to work with me on cost and LTC insurance coverage. Facility is clean and interviews with tenants were positive
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.
Good Times, Better CompanyCome join us at our warm and friendly assisted living community in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and you can exchange the monotony of household chores for a life rich in quality care, beautiful accommodations, spacious common rooms, and a community calendar spilling over...
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My dad was not here very long. He was entering hospice and we were worried about what kind of care we could give him at home. He was immobile and needed constant care. The staff at One Magnolia Place did...
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.
One Magnolia Place offers comfortable suites, exquisite dining experiences, beautiful surroundings with a unique southern charm and a caring staff. You can maintain your independence while enjoying a more leisurely lifestyle. Schedule an appointment and let us show you how to make One Magnolia...
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When [name removed] was there, I heard talk that the hall carpet was going to be refurbished as it was quite soiled; it did not occur during [name removed] stay. It may be done by now. I found all of the...
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.
Round-the-Clock CareFrom the moment you walk through our front door, you may find yourself thinking you stumbled upon a family reunion instead of an assisted living and memory care community. We can’t blame you. From the warmth and friendliness of the care team to the sound of residents laughing...
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My Father was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer back in [date removed]. Both he and my Mother were requiring several trips per week to hospital (Forrest General), and I helped convince them that The...
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.
At The Claiborne at Hattiesburg, you will discover the finest senior living lifestyle, the fun and activity of a resort and as few responsibilities now that you have started retirement. Our community is specifically designed for seniors, and offers the convenience of upscale apartment living in a...
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This community is wonderful. You wouldn't believe the care my loved one is receiving, it is unbelievable. The Clairborne always fulfill the needs of the residents. If you ask for anything, they will...
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.
Whether you enjoy the freedom of personal independence or the comfort of being catered to, the levels of care offered at The Claiborne at Hattiesburg are tailored to meet your personal needs and preferences. Our Assisted Living community offers a wide range of options and services for seniors who...
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What our family likes the most about Crescent Landing is the staff. They are very friendly. I wish there were more outings and activities for my dad to attend. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the “Hub City” of the South, is just a 90-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast, New Orleans and Mobile, and is home to Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg. Located in a quiet and scenic wooded area, we are convenient to Turtle Creek Mall, the Merit...
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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.
We are 10 minutes from the North Shore (Slidell) and less than 30 minutes North of New Orleans, 30 minutes West of Ms Gulf Coast and 45 minutes South of Hattiesburg, Ms. Our Residents enjoy an active lifestyle at the most affordable rates anywhere! We are a faith-based community focusing on...
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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.
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.
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.
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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: 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: 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: 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
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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
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.
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.
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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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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 Wiggins, MS

The average cost of senior living in Wiggins is $3,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay St. Louis, MS with an average of $3,036 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wiggins, MS vs. nearby cities

Wiggins, MS
$3,348/mo
$3,368/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wiggins, MS vs. the state and national average

Wiggins, MS
$3,348/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wiggins vs. other types of senior living

$3,904/mo
Independent Living
$3,348/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wiggins, MS by room type

Semi-Private
$3,141/mo
Studio
$3,762/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,040/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,143/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Wiggins

Recent reviews for independent living in Wiggins

Beehive Homes of Picayune

5.0
We are very pleased with all of the Beehive Homes of Picayune community. What we like the most about the community is that the staff were professional, courteous, and friendly personnel cannot be beat. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we ...
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Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport

4.6
It's a good environment for independent living. The residents get the feeling of living in an apartment and being independent. The studio is small, but it's neat and clean. It's an enjoyable place with plenty of activities.

The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands

4.8
The cleanliness, the organization and the friendliness of the staff members at Claiborne immediately stood out to our family. We like the location of this community and how it is newer and based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to others.

Wiggins independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wiggins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wiggins, 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 Wiggins 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 Wiggins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wiggins, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wiggins 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 Wiggins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wiggins, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wiggins 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 Wiggins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wiggins, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, Beehive Homes of Picayune and SummerHouse Bay Cove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wiggins, Mississippi. See full list of communities.

There are 64 independent living facilities near Wiggins, Mississippi. See the full list.

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