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2782 Star Landing Rd E, Southaven, MS 38672
4.5
(17 reviews)
"I went to The Goldton At Southaven. It was a nice visit. I would recommend it to anyone. It's very nice. The staff showed me around, and she was very professional and very friendly. I love the atmosphere there. It was very clean. Everything was beaut..."
$3,900
6630 Crumpler Boulevard, Olive Branch, MS 38654
4.5
(24 reviews)
"I visited Silvercreek Senior Living Community. The campus was beautiful and the rooms were beautiful and very spacious. The dining area was pretty. The facility seemed pretty well laid out. The marketing director was very nice and knowledgeable...."
$3,650
108 Clarington Dr, Southaven, MS 38671
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My mother has been in The Pinnacle of Southaven for a week now. She is still adjusting. The staff is very helpful. My mother seems to be doing as well as she can be. Right now, they're going to give her some more therapy and see if that helps, and th..."
$2,300
1325 McINGVALE ROAD, Hernando, MS 38632
4.1
(7 reviews)
"I like Wesley Meadows' memory care because it's a separate building. Everybody has their own room. There are big open areas and a sunroom, and it overlooks their fenced-in garden. They can go out of the doors when the weather permits. In other words,..."
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7250 Pleasant Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
5.0
(2 reviews)
"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..."
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9684 Goodman Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
3.5
(12 reviews)
"Staff is great. Always greeted with a smile. I love the family atmosphere...."
$3,720
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691 S Byhalia Rd, Collierville, TN 38017
4.9
(42 reviews)
"My mom and dad are currently transitioning at StoryPoint Collierville. They're in independent and they have started to add care packages and they're starting the discussion to go into some more enhanced. What I like best is I find the staff very help..."
$4,200
6300 Briarcrest Avenue, Memphis, TN 38120
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother is in StoryPoint Germantown. It is impeccably clean. The staff is very approachable and very helpful. It seems like they genuinely care. We've been very, very happy with it. The food would probably be the lowest rating. It doesn't feel like..."
$7,695
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4580 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125
4.6
(23 reviews)
"Heritage at Irene Woods might be the place I select. The staff was very nice and kind. He showed me and carried me through everything. He listened while I talked. He was very attentive and concerned. He showed me the rooms and the one that I had sele..."
$2,995
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8199 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38138
4.6
(35 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Dogwood Creek. I liked it very much. There wasn't anything I liked least. The reason we chose the other facility was because they would accept him there. He needed both physical therapy and cognitive assistance. He needs some menta..."
$3,250
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6605 Quail Hollow Road, Memphis, TN 38120
4.6
(28 reviews)
"I had my sister-in-law at Belmont Village Memphis. I really liked it. She was there about six months ago. They had a very low staff turnover, so the staff has been there and working together for a very long time and that says a lot about a place. I'v..."
$5,350
9293 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38139
4.5
(12 reviews)
"My friend is at Germantown Plantation Senior Living Community. It's good and very nice. She has a one-bedroom apartment. It's very spacious, it has a patio, and she's happy with it. She can come and go as she wants. They have a lot of activities. Peo..."
$4,300
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2180 Mangum Road, Memphis, TN 38134
4.5
(22 reviews)
"I toured Foxbridge. I was hoping I could take my husband there. I have a friend who had her mother-in-law there and they loved it. However, they are in assisted living, and my husband needs skilled care. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and enc..."
$3,280
6420 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My wife's cousin is now at The Summit of Germantown. She has been there for a week now. It's excellent. It couldn't be better. I like the beautiful wide hallways. It's easygoing and secure. Excellent staff. My wife's cousin's room is adequate and ess..."
$2,400
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3345 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett, TN 38134
4.3
(18 reviews)
"American House Bartlett was a nice place. It was an excellent place, so I would recommend it for people who get into that situation that can't come and can't afford to go. So, I would recommend it. The person in charge of bringing people in was out..."
$2,800
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7701 Poplar Ave., Germantown, TN 38138
4.3
(39 reviews)
"I visited Brookdale Germantown. They don't have any rooms really available. I put my mom on a waiting list for the type of room she needs. I was very impressed with them. They're very family oriented. Everybody was very kind. I could tell they cared ..."
$4,262
700 Moore's Crossing, Senatobia, MS 38668
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Providence Assisted Living of Senatobia is a smaller facility, but the employees are so enthusiastic. They really seem to care about the residents. I talked to several of them. They all said the same thing, that they take really good care of them. My..."
$4,301
6539 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, TN 38115
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My godmother is in Royal Retreat. The place is always nice and clean. The room is accommodating for her. It has no smell like some places do. The people are very friendly and helpful. It's very good. The cost is much more reasonable than some places ..."
$1,475
601 Wolf River Blvd., Collierville, TN 38017
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured. I like the room, and the atmosphere seems to be OK. They told me they got a private dining room if you want to have friends, and they do the laundry if you want them to. They have three meals a day, and they have a nurse on duty 24 hours a ..."
$4,745
1600 Appling Road, Cordova, TN 38016
3.8
(7 reviews)
"I toured StoryPoint Cordova, and it was a beautiful place. The rooms were nice. They had a heated pool, which I liked because I wanted to do water aerobics. For me, it was very well-located because my son lives in Cordova. The lady that I worked wit..."
$4,195
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.
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.
DeSoto County
$4,391
Mississippi
$3,713
The United States
$4,300
Hammond, LA
$2,900
Gulfport
$3,738
New Orleans, LA
$4,163
Jackson
$4,348
Hattiesburg
$4,500
Lake Charles, LA
$4,725
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page.
| 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. |
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.
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