Assisted Living Facilities in Greenville, MS

The average cost of assisted living in Greenville is $3,300 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Cleveland with an average starting cost of 2,000.

To help you with your search, browse the 7 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Greenville. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Greenville 4.83 out of 5 stars.

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Located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Greenville is the county seat of Washington County and has an estimated population of 29,900. Seniors aged 65 and over, who comprise approximately 13.6% of Greenville’s residents, enjoy a community rich in history, culture and physical beauty.

To accommodate seniors who require around-the-clock assistance with the activities of daily living, Greenville offers two assisted living facilities. Such communities are known as personal care homes in Greenville and throughout Mississippi, and they're regulated by the Division of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification.

• Greenville seniors reside in a tax-friendly state when it comes to retirement income. They don't pay state taxes on Social Security benefits, and Mississippi also exempts income from IRAs, 401(k)s and pension plans.
• The Greenville area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Delta Regional Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Greenville’s overall cost of living is about 23% lower than the U.S. average, but this is primarily due to housing costs, which are about half that of the national average. Seniors find grocery and healthcare costs in Greenville equal to the national averages.
• History buffs delight in Greenville’s Delta Museum Mile. Seniors can spend days exploring this diverse collection of art, history, literature, Blues and children’s museums, all located near one another. These include the Highway 61 Blues Museum, Winterville Indian Mounds, and Museum and Birthplace of Kermit the Frog.
• A property crime rate in Greenville that’s nearly three times the U.S. average may alarm seniors and their families. On a scale of 1 to 100, Greenville’s 94.9 score is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. Greenville’s violent crime score of 14.5 is lower than the U.S. average of 22.7. Ensuring personal care homes feature the latest in monitoring equipment and security systems is recommended.
• Despite its average annual rainfall of 53 inches, Greenville is one of the driest places in Mississippi. The city typically experiences 71 days annually on which the temperature exceeds 90 degrees. Seniors seeking a dry, moderate year-round climate may want to consider whether Greenville’s hot summers and wet springs would be hard to endure.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Greenville start around $3,300 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Greenville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page.