Memory Care Communities in Biloxi, Mississippi

Memory Care costs in Biloxi start around $4,375 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Biloxi and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Mississippi page.

Biloxi is a beach community in Harrison County, along the Gulf of Mexico, and home to just over 45,000 people. About 12.9 percent of the population is over the age of 64, and these seniors are served by three memory care facilities within city limits.  

Overall, there are approximately 54,000 people living with Alzheimer’s in Mississippi. The state requires a separate license for dementia care units whether they are separate units or are housed within personal care homes.

• The cost of living in Biloxi is 12.4 percent lower than the U.S. average which makes it more affordable for seniors on a budget. While healthcare costs are 9 percent above the national average, housing, groceries and transportation are all below U.S. medians. 
  
• The weather in Biloxi is variable with high temperatures of 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July and lows of 45 degrees in January. Summers can be long and very hot which may affect seniors who enjoy the outdoors. Biloxi gets average rainfall of 65 inches per year, 26 inches above the U.S. average. 
  
• Biloxi is only safer than 3 percent of other U.S. cities and property crime is on the high side here scoring a 66 out of 100 with 100 representing high crime. Violent crimes are lower on average, scoring a 35.3 out of 100, just four points above the U.S. average. This can be a concern for seniors living here and families should check to see what policies their memory care facility has to keep residents safe. 
  
• The Biloxi area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System and the neurology center at Merit Health Biloxi, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.