We have had connections with Meridian Living for a little over a year now, my sister n law is a resident there. We have been kept in formed of every matter & they have been so very helpful & we are so...
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.
They have had a turnover in directors, but I still give them a 4 rating overall. They are friendly, but I do think they could be more responsive. It is often the next day before we hear back from them or...
It's a great community, of course as everyone else at this time, the staffing shortages effect them too. So, be aware of that going in and don't have high expectations with staffing because everyone is...
They are not only helpful but very pleasant whenever you need something or whenever you meet them in the hall, dining room or wherever. The location of the facility is great!
King's Reserve is a Senior Independent Apartment. It is NOT a place to provide care or meals. It is strictly a 55+ apartment building. That being said I loved my apartment and my neighbors!! That staff did...
Everything was great. The staff was always pleasant & always answered any questions right away or found out the answers to the questions that they did not know. What stood out about Pinnacle was their...
My experience was reasonable and I like the friendly staff. They are short handed, so there are problems getting laundry done weekly. Problems reported on move in day about 6 weeks ago have not yet been...
They are not only helpful but very pleasant whenever you need something or whenever you meet them in the hall, dining room or wherever. The location of the facility is great!
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.
They have had a turnover in directors, but I still give them a 4 rating overall. They are friendly, but I do think they could be more responsive. It is often the next day before we hear back from them or...
The facility is very accommodating for seniors. But the cafeteria does not seem to take in the fact that they're preparing meals for seniors who need more baked foods than fried and more green vegetables....
They were all so very helpful. No complaints at all. I wouldn't hesitate to make a referral. It just wasn't a good time for my mom who made the decision., she was only there for about 30 days. It was great...
The staff is understanding and caring. They do an excellent job cleaning and taking care of residents. The meals are good and the residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the menu and specific dishes...
The staff at Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport are very friendly, they are also quick to call the family with medical emergencies and are just so well organized and put together. As far as the food...
Unlike assisted living communities, independent living communities in Mississippi aren’t licensed or regulated through the Mississippi State Department of Health. This is because independent living communities don’t provide caregiver assistance for things like bathing or dressing. About half of our partner independent living communities do offer assisted living, or assisted living and memory care, on the same campus. In these cases, those parts of the community do need a license.
Seniors in an independent living apartment can expect the following services without the community requiring a license:[01]
New residents will sign a lease or a contract with the community. This is similar to what you’d sign for an apartment, and you can expect to have the same renter’s rights. Look to the Landlord-Tenant Act for more details.
Since independent living caters to senior tenants, many communities are designed with accessibility features in mind. In Mississippi, you can expect an independent living community to follow these guidelines in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act:[02]
Independent living communities and other senior housing are able to cater to a senior audience through an exemption in the Fair Housing Act. The community must either be occupied only by people 62+ or have a tenant who is over 55 in 80% of the units.[02] For more information about ADA compliance features, refer to Mississippi’s fair housing and equal opportunity policy and procedures.
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
Mississippi State Department of Health Central Office
570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-576-7400
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Scheduling line: 855-767-0170
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
735 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-718-4642
Mississippi Department of Health. Chapter 2 – Long-term care Section 201: Housing for the elderly.
Community Services Division. Mississippi Development Authority. (2016, July 1). Fair housing and equal opportunity policy and procedures.
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