Assisted Living Communities in Meridian, MS

The average assisted living cost in Meridian runs $3,150 monthly, which is lower than the state and national average of $3,500 and $4,500, respectively. Furthermore, Meridian is among the most pocket-friendly destinations in Mississippi for residential assisted living. Seniors in Gulfport pay about $650 more than those in Meridian, while individuals in Hattiesburg experience a $974 price hike. The median rate rises further to $4,350 in Mississippi’s capital of Jackson.

In Meridian, assisted living communities charge an average monthly fee of $3,150.

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.

Costing around $3,150 per month, assisted living is among the most affordable long-term care choices in Meridian. Adult day health care costs $2,283 less per month for support services during the day in a community setting. In-home care is 17.9% costlier than assisted living, while home health care is 23.4% more expensive than assisted living.

Service-wise, in-home care includes assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, transferring and light domestic chores, while home health care provides intermittent skilled nursing services and therapeutic support. Seniors requiring around-the-clock care and supervision can expect to pay around $6,312 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home, double the price of assisted living.