Assisted Living Communities in Tupelo, MS

Assisted living in Tupelo is 18.5% more expensive than the Mississippi norm. However, care prices in the city are 7.7% cheaper than the national average, and many nearby cities have costlier care. Rates in Jackson are 4.8% higher, and those in Memphis, TN, are about 1.2% more expensive. Still, seniors should keep in mind that some nearby locations are cheaper than Tupelo. Decatur, AL, is notably less expensive at $3,439, as is Huntsville, AL, at $3,345.

Seniors pay an average of $4,150 per month for assisted living in Tupelo.

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.

Assisted living costs about $4,150 in Tupelo, but seniors can save money by considering other long-term care options. In-home care offers a similar scope of services in seniors' private homes for around $575 less per month. Home health care also offers similar services in addition to light medical care for $3,575 on average. However, these options don't include the cost of housing and food. On the other hand, some alternatives are costlier than assisted living, including nursing home care. For around $7,300 per month for a semi-private room, nursing facilities offer high-level health monitoring and extensive medical therapies, making them a good option for seniors with significant health issues.