Independent Living Communities in Gulfport, MS

"I did a tour of Seashore Highlands Retirement Community. It had a very homey feel, it didn't have an institutional feel. It was a little smaller than the other place I visited. For someone that doesn't get around well on their own, that might be a little less intimidating than the big facilities. Everything was in an easy to manage area for someone that was either on a walker or a wheelchair. Everything was very centrally located and easy to get to. The facility was wonderful. It was very clean and very inviting. It also had lovely landscaping courtyards. I also like them because it was one level. It did not have multi-levels, and that was very important to me."

"I went to Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport. They have a place where you can go fish in a little pond. You can sit out on the deck and fish or just sit down on the deck and watch somebody else fish. They have a huge walking area all around their whole outside area. And they have a greenhouse. It's small, but it's someplace you can go out and work with your plants and there are sitting areas outside. The apartments are very nice, roomy, and clean. They have housekeeping and all the amenities. The place was clean and large with big halls and bright. It wasn't dark. It was nice and bright. When you walk in the front door, they have a big foyer with a grand piano, and the people sitting on one side are doing a puzzle or playing some kind of game. The people greeted you. And then on the other side of the hall in this great big room were some residents who were just sitting there. It was just an inviting atmosphere. The staff was very helpful and friendly and answered all our questions."