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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Olive Branch, MS for 2024

Olive Branch is a historically rich city near Memphis, TN, offering easy access to outstanding shopping, dining and entertainment venues. The city is home to one hospital and a senior center, promoting the health and wellness of its older residents, and year-round warm weather and relatively low crime rates offer the environment many are seeking for retirement. Of the city’s 40,000 residents, about 14% are aged 65 and over.

In Olive Branch, assisted living facilities charge approximately $4,200 per month for care, which is several hundred dollars higher than Mississippi’s norm of $3,500 but a little lower than the national average of $4,500. This long-term care option is ideal for older adults who are unable to live alone safely but don’t have extensive care needs. Assisted living facilities provide daily meals, housekeeping and maintenance services, recreational activities and personalized care services. Many have on-site amenities, such as libraries, art studios and fitness centers, and some allow residents to keep pets.

This guide provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of moving to Olive Branch for assisted living. It also includes an overview of options seniors may have for paying for care.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Olive Branch

The Mississippi Department of Health, Division of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, licenses and certifies assisted living facilities in Olive Branch and the rest of Mississippi. The department publishes information on the rules and minimum standards all assisted living facilities must follow related to housing, care planning, services and staffing, and it fields and investigates complaints of noncompliance.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Olive Branch

  • Seniors in Mississippi don’t pay state income taxes on any type of retirement income, including pension income, Social Security benefits and income from investments or savings accounts. This may be a consideration for older adults seeking assisted living services on a budget in Olive Branch.
  • Methodist Olive Branch Hospital is a 100-bed major medical facility within the city proper. It has a 24-hour emergency room and provides imaging and diagnostic services, surgical services and rehabilitative therapies, accommodating older adults with a range of medical needs. Health care costs, such as hospitalizations and primary care visits, are slightly lower here than in the typical U.S. city, and while there are only about 63 doctors per capita compared to 210 nationally, many assisted living facilities have visiting physicians who provide routine care.
  • Olive Branch is one of the warmest places to live in Mississippi, with year-round daytime temperatures between 51 and 92 degrees. The hottest month of the year is August, and humidity levels tend to be high throughout the entire summer. Winters are mild and only get about 3 inches of annual snowfall. Assisted living facilities typically have individual climate controls in residents’ rooms, letting seniors maintain a comfortable environment year-round.
  • Property crime is a little more common here than in a typical U.S. community, with the city rating 39.2 on a 100-point index compared to the national norm of 35.4. The city scores 14.1 for violent crime versus 22.7 nationally. This, combined with security measures assisted living facilities take, such as surveillance cameras and high-security locks, may provide peace of mind to seniors seeking a safe community.
  • Olive Branch’s overall cost of living is 4% below the nationwide average, according to a 100-point cost of living index based on national norms. However, the city rates nearly 20 points higher than the state as a whole, indicating that it’s among the costlier places to live in Mississippi. While this may be prohibitive for some seniors, the state funds programs such as the Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver, which can help qualified individuals afford local long-term care expenses.

Paying for Assisted Living in Olive Branch

In Olive Branch, seniors pay estimated monthly assisted living rates of $4,200.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Olive Branch charge $4,200 per month for care. This is comparable to care costs in Hattiesburg, where residents pay $4,124 for care, although seniors may save money by obtaining care in Gulfport, where rates average $3,800, or Jonesboro, AR, where facilities charge $3,650. In Jackson, care costs are a little higher than in Olive Branch at $4,350. The statewide average rate is hundreds of dollars below Olive Branch’s average at $3,500, but nationally, care costs are a little higher at $4,500.

Olive Branch

$4,200

Mississippi

$3,500

United States

$4,500

Jackson

$4,350

Hattiesburg

$4,124

Gulfport

$3,800

Jonesboro, AR

$3,650

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities in Olive Branch charge $4,200 per month for care and housing. In-home care and home health care are comparably priced at $4,242 but don’t include housing, utilities and meal costs, making them more expensive for many seniors. Assisted living is an economical alternative to nursing home care, which averages $7,087 for shared rooms, but adult day health care is considerably more budget-friendly at $1,747.

In-Home Care

$4,242

Home Health Care

$4,242

Adult Day Health Care

$1,747

Assisted Living Facility

$4,200

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,087

Note: Data for Olive Branch was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Memphis, TN, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Olive Branch

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More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Olive Branch

In Olive Branch, seniors find support and information through numerous programs and organizations, including the local senior center, the Area Agency on Aging and the veterans’ service office. The following table highlights some of the top resources for seniors in the region to help them connect with community-based services and obtain the information they need to make long-term care decisions.

ResourceContactService
Olive Branch Senior Center(662) 890-7182The Olive Branch Senior Center, which sees about 2,000 visitors per month, hosts an array of age-friendly activities, such as yoga classes, table games and line dancing. The center is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there's no charge for membership or activities.
Area Agency on Aging(800) 844-2433The Area Agency on Aging administers free programs and services to area residents aged 60 and over, including advocacy services, transportation and legal assistance. It also provides referrals for community resources and connects older adults with local agencies that can meet their needs.
Veteran Services(662) 449-2811Through the local veteran services office, older veterans in Olive Branch can apply for federal benefits, such as Aid and Attendance and compensation, which provide funds that can be used toward assisted living expenses. The office can also help individuals connect with local resources, such as the American Legion.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 844-0041The long-term care ombudsman provides oversight for assisted living facilities and advocacy for residents, helping them understand their rights and file grievances when necessary. Additionally, the ombudsman can help seniors and families find ways to pay for assisted living and navigate the move-in process.
DeSoto County Retirement Resource Guide(662) 469-8000DeSoto County, where Olive Branch is located, publishes a resource guide seniors can use to identify local organizations and programs, such as transportation services, veterans’ assistance and legal assistance. The guide also highlights local parks, senior centers and Medicare-eligible fitness programs.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Olive Branch

Olive Branch Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Mississippi are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mississippi

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