The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in DeSoto County, MS for 2023
Part of the greater Memphis area, DeSoto County is the second-most populous county in Mississippi. It is home to 184,945 people, of whom 13.2% are seniors. DeSoto County gets hot summers and very mild winters with rare snowfall. The Mississippi River runs through the county and provides an ideal place for fishing, boating and nature watching. Residents can attend a variety of historical, musical and dining festivals throughout the year. Music fans can also take advantage of close proximity to downtown Memphis, which has the Beale Street entertainment district and Graceland, Elvis Presley’s mansion.
There are dozens of assisted living communities in DeSoto County, which share an average cost of $4,391 per month. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this price is more expensive than both state and national medians.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in DeSoto County, MS
Silvercreek Senior Living Community
6630 Crumpler Boulevard, Olive Branch, MS, 38654
Conveniently located just off U.S. Highway 178 and several blocks from the Cherokee Valley Golf Course, Silver Creek Senior Living Community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Community m
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Conveniently located just off U.S. Highway 178 and several blocks from the Cherokee Valley Golf Course, Silver Creek Senior Living Community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Community members and their loved ones note the facility’s overall cleanliness as well as its 50-seat movie theater. The on-site beauty and barber shop is also praised, as well as the heated swimming pool and hot tub. Other amenities include a TV room, coffee shop and fitness room. Residents of this pet-friendly community can also enjoy Wi-Fi and internet-enabled rooms.
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Conveniently located just off U.S. Highway 178 and several blocks from the Cherokee Valley Golf Course, Silver Creek Senior Living Community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Community m
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Conveniently located just off U.S. Highway 178 and several blocks from the Cherokee Valley Golf Course, Silver Creek Senior Living Community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Community members and their loved ones note the facility’s overall cleanliness as well as its 50-seat movie theater. The on-site beauty and barber shop is also praised, as well as the heated swimming pool and hot tub. Other amenities include a TV room, coffee shop and fitness room. Residents of this pet-friendly community can also enjoy Wi-Fi and internet-enabled rooms.
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The Goldton At Southaven
2782 Star Landing Rd E, Southaven, MS, 38672
The Goldton at Southaven was a beautiful place. It has assisted living and memory wing. It’s like a high-quality hotel, and it’s very clean. The suites were super nice. We looked at a two-bedroom. We
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The Goldton at Southaven was a beautiful place. It has assisted living and memory wing. It’s like a high-quality hotel, and it’s very clean. The suites were super nice. We looked at a two-bedroom. We would move there in a heartbeat, except we just can’t afford the rent. The staff was extremely friendly and on a first name basis with a lot of the clients that live there. They know their history, and they ask about their children. It’s wonderful. They have a schedule of activities. They have three or four activities per day going on. My husband asked about karaoke, and they said, "We’ve got all the equipment, but we just don’t have a DJ." He said, "Well, I can handle that part for you." They said, "OK, when can you move in?"
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The Goldton at Southaven was a beautiful place. It has assisted living and memory wing. It’s like a high-quality hotel, and it’s very clean. The suites were super nice. We looked at a two-bedroom. We
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The Goldton at Southaven was a beautiful place. It has assisted living and memory wing. It’s like a high-quality hotel, and it’s very clean. The suites were super nice. We looked at a two-bedroom. We would move there in a heartbeat, except we just can’t afford the rent. The staff was extremely friendly and on a first name basis with a lot of the clients that live there. They know their history, and they ask about their children. It’s wonderful. They have a schedule of activities. They have three or four activities per day going on. My husband asked about karaoke, and they said, "We’ve got all the equipment, but we just don’t have a DJ." He said, "Well, I can handle that part for you." They said, "OK, when can you move in?"
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Culpepper Place
7250 Pleasant Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS, 38654
My sister moved into Culpepper Place 3 weeks ago. Some residents there are in wheelchairs, but it’s a nice place. Her apartment is pretty roomy. She’s got a living room, a kitchen, a pretty large bedr
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My sister moved into Culpepper Place 3 weeks ago. Some residents there are in wheelchairs, but it’s a nice place. Her apartment is pretty roomy. She’s got a living room, a kitchen, a pretty large bedroom, a large bathroom, and a big closet. They have all kinds of activities. They have a little gym, and they do classes. They also have a nice courtyard. They are doing everything they said they would, and they have good meals there. She likes the food. The staff seems nice and kind. They’ve helped my sister with many things since she’s been there. The women at the front desk are always friendly. I can see that all the residents seem happy.
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My sister moved into Culpepper Place 3 weeks ago. Some residents there are in wheelchairs, but it’s a nice place. Her apartment is pretty roomy. She’s got a living room, a kitchen, a pretty large bedr
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My sister moved into Culpepper Place 3 weeks ago. Some residents there are in wheelchairs, but it’s a nice place. Her apartment is pretty roomy. She’s got a living room, a kitchen, a pretty large bedroom, a large bathroom, and a big closet. They have all kinds of activities. They have a little gym, and they do classes. They also have a nice courtyard. They are doing everything they said they would, and they have good meals there. She likes the food. The staff seems nice and kind. They’ve helped my sister with many things since she’s been there. The women at the front desk are always friendly. I can see that all the residents seem happy.
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The Pinnacle of Southaven
108 Clarington Dr, Southaven, MS, 38671
The amenities are great at Hermitage Gardens of Southaven. It’s primarily an assisted living and memory care unit. They have a small group of tenants, but they have a large staff. Mom has been there a
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The amenities are great at Hermitage Gardens of Southaven. It’s primarily an assisted living and memory care unit. They have a small group of tenants, but they have a large staff. Mom has been there about a month, and they’re giving her excellent care. Everyone is very caring and friendly. The food is not bad, and the dining room is good. There’s a little bit of things going on everyday. This weekend, they had a luau, and they have a movie day once or twice a month. They have an actual little theater there.
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The amenities are great at Hermitage Gardens of Southaven. It’s primarily an assisted living and memory care unit. They have a small group of tenants, but they have a large staff. Mom has been there a
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The amenities are great at Hermitage Gardens of Southaven. It’s primarily an assisted living and memory care unit. They have a small group of tenants, but they have a large staff. Mom has been there about a month, and they’re giving her excellent care. Everyone is very caring and friendly. The food is not bad, and the dining room is good. There’s a little bit of things going on everyday. This weekend, they had a luau, and they have a movie day once or twice a month. They have an actual little theater there.
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Wesley Meadows Retirement Community
1325 McINGVALE ROAD, Hernando, MS, 38632
Wesley Meadows in Hernando was very nice, but it seemed a bit crowded to me. The facility seemed a bit dated, but the room layout was good. They have a nurse on staff who handles the medication, and t
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Wesley Meadows in Hernando was very nice, but it seemed a bit crowded to me. The facility seemed a bit dated, but the room layout was good. They have a nurse on staff who handles the medication, and they have someone who comes in and stands in the bathroom while the residents are showering to make sure that they’re OK. They had handicap showers. The cleanliness and upkeep were average. The staff was lovely. I could smell antiseptic in the hallways, which my mother thought was fine, but I wasn’t comfortable with it. Obviously with COVID, I couldn’t taste the food, but I’d rate the menu at about a four.
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Wesley Meadows in Hernando was very nice, but it seemed a bit crowded to me. The facility seemed a bit dated, but the room layout was good. They have a nurse on staff who handles the medication, and t
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Wesley Meadows in Hernando was very nice, but it seemed a bit crowded to me. The facility seemed a bit dated, but the room layout was good. They have a nurse on staff who handles the medication, and they have someone who comes in and stands in the bathroom while the residents are showering to make sure that they’re OK. They had handicap showers. The cleanliness and upkeep were average. The staff was lovely. I could smell antiseptic in the hallways, which my mother thought was fine, but I wasn’t comfortable with it. Obviously with COVID, I couldn’t taste the food, but I’d rate the menu at about a four.
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Olive Grove Terrace
9684 Goodman Road, Olive Branch, MS, 38654
Located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Olive Grove Terrace is a short drive from Cherokee Valley Golf Club, Olive Branch City Park and Olive Branch Country Club. Residents comment on the wide range of
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Located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Olive Grove Terrace is a short drive from Cherokee Valley Golf Club, Olive Branch City Park and Olive Branch Country Club. Residents comment on the wide range of activities, including monthly baking classes, bible study and exercise classes. Loved ones are impressed that the staff in the dining area cater to the food requirements of each individual and produce fresh, delicious food. Olive Grove Terrace receives praise for its knowledgeable staff, who really care about the well-being of the residents. Visitors note the clean, spacious apartments in this facility.
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Located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Olive Grove Terrace is a short drive from Cherokee Valley Golf Club, Olive Branch City Park and Olive Branch Country Club. Residents comment on the wide range of
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Located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Olive Grove Terrace is a short drive from Cherokee Valley Golf Club, Olive Branch City Park and Olive Branch Country Club. Residents comment on the wide range of activities, including monthly baking classes, bible study and exercise classes. Loved ones are impressed that the staff in the dining area cater to the food requirements of each individual and produce fresh, delicious food. Olive Grove Terrace receives praise for its knowledgeable staff, who really care about the well-being of the residents. Visitors note the clean, spacious apartments in this facility.
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Paying for Assisted Living in DeSoto County
As part of the greater Memphis area, DeSoto County shares the city’s average assisted living price of $4,391 per month. This is higher than the state average of $3,713, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. DeSoto County also has higher assisted living prices than the national median, which comes to $4,300 per month.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living prices in the state of Mississippi vary, and northern DeSoto County has some of the highest costs. In the center of the state, capital city Jackson is slightly more affordable, at $4,348 per month. Further south, Hattiesburg has the highest assisted living prices in the state. With a cost of $4,500, it is $109 per month more expensive than assisted living in DeSoto County. On the coast, Gulfport has the state’s lowest prices, at $3,738. Even lower prices can be found in neighboring Louisiana, where Hammond averages $2,900. At $4,163 per month, New Orleans also has more affordable assisted living prices than DeSoto County. Lake Charles, however, has higher costs, at an average of $4,725.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in DeSoto County
The State of Mississippi offers an Assisted Living Waiver to help offset the costs of assisted living. Applicants must be Medicaid-eligible either as a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient or by meeting the income level up to 300 percent of the SSI federal benefit rate.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Mississippi page.
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 DeSoto County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| North Delta Planning and Development District | (662) 561-4100 | As the local Area Agency on Aging, this body has an array of services designed specifically for adults ages 60 and up. This includes case management, Medicare counseling and a long-term care ombudsman service, which advocates for the rights of care home residents. A transportation service helps seniors run errands and get to appointments, and a resource center provides connections to trusted community services. |
| Olive Branch Senior Center | (662) 890-7182 | Serving adults in Olive Branch and surrounding communities, this senior center promotes physical fitness with yoga, dance and low-impact exercise classes. Members can also participate in craft classes, health clinics and games in a group setting. Educational opportunities are available, including courses on driver safety, self-defense, history, CPR and other topics likely to be of interest to older adults. |
| DeSoto County Veterans Services | (662) 404-6598 | Veteran service officers at this agency help service members and their families navigate the application process for various financial assistance programs. These officers can help submit and track appeals and claims for pensions, health care and housing benefits. Mental health and medical referrals are also available here. |
| North Mississippi Rural Legal Services | (662) 234-8731 | Low-income and senior residents of DeSoto County can get free legal assistance and information from experts at this nonprofit law firm. Seniors can access free tax prep services as well as help settling tax issues with the IRS. A senior law project offers legal clinics on topics such as will creation, consumer issues, health insurance and elder abuse. |
| Southaven Forever Young | (662) 895-1138 | This program promotes mental and physical wellness in seniors with an array of entertaining and social activities. Puzzles, bingo, communal meals and games give seniors a chance to engage with others while low-impact exercise classes help them stay fit. Special interest clubs are available here, as are volunteer opportunities and a directory of trusted senior services. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in DeSoto County
DeSoto County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Mississippi are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page for more information about these laws.
