Assisted Living Communities in Ocean Springs, MS

"I'm happy that I found a facility that would allow me to bring my dog. This is the main reason why I chose this facility in the first place. The staff was very accommodating and helpful specially during the time I was still inquiring. They have activities around like card games and many other things and they even have church service on Sundays. I am excited to see my room as I will be moving in this week. I told them to take the carpet and make some minor renovations. Unfortunately I was not able to look at their dining room and menus. The lady who gave me a tour had to go for an appointment. "

"My mother is at The Blake at Biloxi. It's assisted living and it also has a memory care unit. It's brand new. It has a great security, and it's all electronic. Everyone has to check in and check out. They also check for COVID every time you come in the community. Inside is white, bright, totally high ceilings, and everything's super open. They have hallways that are twice as large as you normally think. They have railings for you to hold on, benches everywhere if you need to sit, there's a cafe, an entry seating area, a physical therapy room, and an activity room. Upstairs is a huge media/activity room. They have their own chapel, a couple of outdoor areas with TVs and seating and ceiling fans, a piano bar area, and their food is set up like a restaurant. You go in, you sit down at a table and someone comes and takes your order. You wear a little monitor, so if you need help, you press your button and someone has to come within 15 minutes. They have nursing on-staff, physical therapists on-staff, they also will assist in medication, and they also have a PA that if you have a minor medical issue, such as a sinus infection or something like that, you can have it treated on the facility. They have a van three days a week and you can sign up to take you to doctor's appointments or the grocery runs to Wal-Mart or a drugstore, in addition to a full month of onsite activities and offsite outings. Everyone was super accommodating. I called and the staff called me back within 10 minutes. She got me in for a tour of the property the next day. My mom was very reluctant initially and when my mom said, "This is what I want to do and this is where I want to be," I texted the coordinator. She called me back once again within 10 minutes. She knew I was flying in and I needed to fly out quickly because I was having surgery. She was like, "If you guys want to come in the next day, tomorrow morning, Sunday morning and complete the process, you can do that." They got her in the facility in two weeks instead of a couple of months. They took into consideration my needs as well as my mom's needs because they knew I needed to have her somewhere safe and comfortable before I had to take care of my health. They invited us to come for a lunch, so we came in and had lunch one day. They have a system where every day for lunch and dinner, there's a special that you can pick. Then there's an ala carte menu, which basically is the same every day. You can get a sandwich and a hamburger. There are five things to pick from that are ala carte every day if you don't want the special. There are three salad options and desserts. If you pick an ala carte, you can pick anything off the daily special to go with it. While we were there, there was a lady that whatever she ordered, she didn't like, so they took it back and brought her something different. You could have as much food as you want. You don't have to just have the daily special. If you wanted them to bring something else, they would bring that in addition. You have to be seen at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Even if you don't want to go down and eat, you can go down to the counter and order it to go to your room, but you have to go down and do that so they can physically see you. For my mom, someone comes to the door and gets her. If you are unable like my mom's in a wheelchair, they show up as soon as the service starts and they come to get her and push her down. My mom loves everyone in the facility. She said all of the workers are super nice. They have a huge range of services. As soon as I walked in the door, I was blown away. I told my mom, "I would move there today." The activities are good and they come and get my mom. They encourage her to get out. It's a little expensive, but no other facility I looked at was as nice."

"Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands was wonderful. The staff members were overwhelmingly nice and caring. They were willing to compromise and work with us. The food was fantastic. We talked to several people there, and they were all very, very happy with it. Everybody we talked to was very, very happy with the facility. It was very clean. The layouts of those apartments were just absolutely gorgeous. It took into consideration that people needed a little more space, but yet they had thought about everything. They had thought about the door sliding into the walls where people didn't have to worry about pulling them out. They had even looked at the design of the swing of the doors to help disabled people to get through. The showers were very nice. They had the benches that were all there. It was just a wonderful, wonderful place. I can't say enough. I would rate them five on all scales."

"Seashore Highlands in Gulfport. MS is an excellent place for recovery. I had a stroke and a heart attack and found their menu and entertainment great for all concerned. The only problem seemed to be a lack of entertainment, but they did what they could, however the facility bus sat in the parking lot most of the time. Beth Joachim was the executive director at the time.and actually a RN and we still communicate. Thank you for asking. I am at home now, and a widower. When I went into Seashore Highlands I was first in Memory Care and then moved into Assisted Living. You are kind to ask and I hope to keep in touch. I am mentally very sharp and self sufficient with God's help, and active in the Episcopal Church here in Gautier., MS"

"I went to Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport. It's a little bit off the beaten path like more in a rural area and it's brand new. The tour was fine. They were very professional and very good. They answered all my questions. I didn't see the rooms. I just asked all the questions I could ask. The place was immaculate and brand spanking new like a new car smell. The outdoor was impeccable, well put together, and maintained. It's very nice. It's very impressive to drive up. It's a much larger facility. I only talked to the administration. It's a beautiful place. I would live there."