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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ridgeland, MS for 2024

The waterfront town of Ridgeland is home to about 24,000 people, 11% of whom are at least 65 years old, in central Mississippi. This community features minimal crime and comfortable weather throughout the year, making it an inviting option for retirees seeking long-term care, and generous state income tax laws help many seniors afford assisted living expenses.

Assisted living is a popular option for older adults who don’t need nursing home care but aren’t able to comfortably live alone. These facilities have private and shared housing options, often with apartment-style units with private bathrooms, and they provide daily meals, housekeeping and transportation services. Residents can participate in a variety of activities, such as lifelong learning classes, fitness classes and community outings, and in many cases, they're allowed to keep pets. On average, seniors in Ridgeland pay $4,350 per month for this level of care, which exceeds the state norm of $3,500 but is competitive compared to the national average of $4,500.

Through this guide, readers can learn about some of the most common ways to pay for assisted living in Ridgeland. They can also get up-to-date information on resources that help seniors make important long-term care decisions.  

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Ridgeland

The Mississippi State Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities in Ridgeland and promotes a high standard of care through minimum standards related to housing, staffing and care planning. The department also investigates complaints filed against facilities statewide, which individuals can submit by calling (800) 227-7308.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Ridgeland

  • In Ridgeland, the cost of living exceeds the state norm by about 10 percentage points, but it’s 12% lower than the national average, which may make it a budget-friendly option for seniors relocating to this city from outside the state. Housing costs are quite a bit higher here than in other Mississippi cities, but seniors may be able to reduce living expenses by choosing assisted living.
  • Ridgeland rates 41.5 on a 100-point index for property crime, compared to a national average of 35.4. While this indicates that historically, this type of crime occurs more often here than in the typical U.S. city, it’s important to note that the rate has been dropping consistently for the past two decades. Violent crime is comparatively rare with a score of 17.3 versus 22.7 nationally, which may provide peace of mind for prospective assisted living residents. 
  • Winters in Ridgeland are comfortable with daytime temperatures in the 50s and nighttime lows in the mid-30s, and measurable snowfall is very rare. The fall and spring months are the most comfortable with temperatures in the 60s and 70s, and summers are warm and humid with highs in the 90s. Many assisted living facilities have swimming pools, indoor recreational amenities and individual climate controls in residents’ rooms to support year-round comfort.
  • There are no hospitals in Ridgeland proper, but several hospitals are located in nearby Jackson, including Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and University of Mississippi Medical Center. Locally, the number of doctors per capita is very high at 342 compared to the national norm of 210, which may result in short wait times to see primary care providers and specialists.
  • In Mississippi, seniors don’t pay state income taxes on any type of retirement income, making this one of the more favorable states in the nation for seniors. This may leave more money in the bank for assisted living expenses in Ridgeland.

Paying for Assisted Living in Ridgeland

In Ridgeland, assisted living facilities charge $4,350 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Compared to nearby cities, assisted living in Ridgeland is moderately priced at $4,350. While this exceeds the Mississippi norm by about $850, it’s a little lower than the national norm of $4,500. Other cities in the region tend to have more economical care, including Hattiesburg, where rates are 5% lower than in Ridgeland, and Gulfport, where seniors pay about 13% less for residential services. Similarly, across state lines in Alabama, care costs are competitive with seniors in Daphne paying $3,988 and assisted living residents in Mobile paying $3,523.

Ridgeland

$4,350

Mississippi

$3,500

United States

$4,500

Hattiesburg

$4,124

Gulfport

$3,800

Mobile, AL

$3,523

Daphne, AL

$3,988

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is one of the costlier senior care options in Ridgeland, with average rates of $4,350 per month. This is about 27% higher than the cost of in-home care, which offers a similar scope of services in a private residence, and 23% more than the cost of home health care, which features skilled nursing services. Similarly, seniors may spend about $3,000 less per month by attending adult day health care rather than moving to an assisted living facility, although nursing home care is considerably costlier at $7,087 per month.

In-Home Care

$3,432

Home Health Care

$3,527

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$4,350

Nursing Home Facility (semi private room)

$7,087

Note: Data for Ridgeland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Jackson, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ridgeland

The state's Medicaid program offers an Assisted Living Waiver to help low-income seniors pay assisted living costs. Unfortunately, there aren't any non-Medicaid programs for seniors concerning assisted living available.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Mississippi page.

Financial Assistance in Mississippi

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 Ridgeland

Ridgeland and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Ridgeland, please visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ridgeland

Ridgeland 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

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Patti

I visited this facility

Review of The Orchard

The Orchard was really beautiful. When I walked through the front door, it was like walking into an atrium with all the plants and natural light coming in. I felt like my mother would be well taken...

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Assisted Living

Will

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Orchard

My sister is a resident at the nursing home side of The Orchard, but we toured the assisted living side of it so she could transfer there when she gets better. The person who gave us the tour was a...

Provider response

Hello Will, Thank you so much for the very kind review. We strive to provide excellent care for our residents and certainly love what we do. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit, we try to make...

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Assisted Living

Angela

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Blake at Township

My mom is at The Blake at Township for about two months now. It's a very active community. The workers are all very nice. They had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration where they invited family and...

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