The Best Senior Living Communities in Ocean Springs, MS

"I went to Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs. They were beautiful, but for the money that we were paying, they didn't offer as many services as the other place did, and it was farther away. The staff was beautiful. They did a great job showing us around. But it wasn't as personalized, and it was a lot older. Even though my mom's going to be 90, she's a young 90, and the people there were mostly really older people. They offer two buffets and one sit-down meal. They would serve if they needed to serve. They had a living room, a theater room, a library, and a big eating room. They're the same things, but for those services, everything you added on was extra dollars."

"Mom moved to Kare Med Assisted Living. It is small and homelike, because it's actually a house, so I like that. They have very few people and they seem very caring. They serve three meals a day and they also assist with feeding. Most of them are in hospice. I felt like Mom has excellent care. We actually had my ex-husband there right before he passed away. They dine at a kitchen table. They only have five residents at the time and they have to hand feed Mom. She very rarely feeds herself. The residents change so quickly. When I first called to get Mom in they did not have availability, and before she was out of her rehab they called and said they had an opening. Kare Med Assisted Living is your average home. La-Z-boy's in the living room with a TV. It's decorated nicely. They've got antique furniture in several places, and my mother loved antiques. I think it's a good value for the money."

"I toured the Lighthouse. It was very complete, and I liked it. It has nice grounds and nice apartments, and the employees were very good. I talked to several people living there, and they enjoyed it. The upkeep is excellent. They had different-sized of rooms. They had two rooms, a bedroom and a living room, and then they had one that was just one big room. There were a lot of people eating in the dining area, so they must have enjoyed it, and the atmosphere looked nice."

"Soon will be a year my sister moved in. The first month was very rocky. As weeks and months passed by my sister adapted very well. Before I moved my sister to this facility I was skeptical at first bc I heard Negative comments and the building is older and little out dated.. Most of the comments was under previous owner or management. I lost “trust” in Assistant living facilities due to past experiences. It's stressful for family members finding trust a worthy facility. "So far" my heart is overwhelmed with good complements about Golden Oak staffing. The hospitality is outstanding as the staff greets family and guest. The day we moved my sister the maintenance guy offered his help to unload our truck and bring some items to my sister's room. We never had staff to help us in the past. We were very grateful for the extra helping hands. During this pandemic the staff showed off their true profession and personalities as Hero’s. Last year in March the facility lockdown due to covid. Few months went by not seeing our loved ones. The coordinator Ms.M was amazing with her talents as she organized parade’s for the family members. We decorated our vehicles with signs, balloons and ribbons to drive by to greet our loved ones from a distance. There was laughter, happy tears durning this day of gathering. As my husband and I was in the parade line We could see excitement in everyone's eyes and faces. Coordinator plans the parties for every occasion. According to my sister the staff entertains the residents with dancing and laughter.. The Staff still working hard to help family through our difficult times. I bring my sister weekly snacks and drinks. The nurses meets with me outside to carry the heavy items to my sisters room. I call my sister’s snacks the "Fix it snacks” like someone that needs their “Fix” for coffee or cigarettes.. The facility is located near the interstate which is a plus for me. There are near by restaurants. The rooms are small but no complains bc my sister loves her room. Residents are allowed to have a small counter top refrigerator and small microwave in room. Bathroom is shared with one other resident. The building is cleaned inside and out. I haven’t experienced any unpleasant odors in building. Food wasn't to appealing at first but has improved some, it has gotten better. Property is small with limited sitting and parking. Wooded area which gives Golden Oaks privacy. The rent is reasonable which includes cable, three meals, 24 hour care, laundry, activities and more.. If you decide to place your loved one here I’m hoping you will be satisfied. Please leave your review for others and what to except. If you are please with staff please let them know. Bring them a watermelon or two or even a pizza to show how much you appreciate them. Try to Get involved donating store bought food trays, candy, drinks or cakes for the parties. If we all pull together and help we can keep this place a happy family home for our loved ones."

"The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The facility is very clean and always smells good. Even the food is good. I'm so glad to see my mother in such a wonderful environment. "

"Greenbriar Nursing Center is great. I like the rehab. They need to improve the breakfast. The staff is good. They have bingo, hair appointments, and painting. They have a courtyard, a salon, outside areas, and a gazebo. It's local and it's near hospitals and restaurants."

"My father is a CHF patient who was in need of physical and occupational rehab. This is the only facility who accommodated his extra extremely low sodium diet out of Ocean Springs and Gautier. The room was clean with its own air unit. Always ask anywhere about that. The staff treated him very well. The Therapist worked hard with him. They answered the call light almost immediately, where as other places took 45 min to an hour to respond. "

"The Blake at Biloxi was by far the only one that I liked. Jasmine was the one who gave us the tour of the place. I love her. I liked how it had a calendar of events. I loved that they kept a community where they could all do stuff together. It's a newer place and I know that's where my mom will go when something happens with my dad. One, because it's right there, like 10 minutes from my house, and two, I just really like the staff there and it was more social, where they would keep you going and living. In the apartments themselves, they have a kitchenette in it, but for the most part, the meals are done in a dining room and that dining room is gorgeous and nice. They've got meals and alternative meals that you can get. They do breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They've got a piano bar, a billiard room, an arts and crafts room, and then they go out where they take you shopping, and they also take you out to entertainment places."

"My Mother enjoyed her stay. The staff, so helpful and friendly."

"Wonderful place to live! Make good friends! We have Amazing food at The Claiborne!"

"Transferring my husband to Singing River Health and Rehabilitation for hospice care was the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. However, at the same time, the best decision. When we arrived, the manager Jason greeted us. His pleasant and professional demeanor put me at ease right away. Sheila in admitting made the paperwork painless, which at a time like this is extremely important. All of the nurses and staff were efficient, friendly, and provided excellent care. I couldn’t have asked for more. I am also thankful that my daughter-in-law Janette, a manager there, recommended that I bring him to this facility. She was also a great comfort to me, It makes the memory of my husband‘s last daus easier for my whole family. I would highly recommend this place to any family on the coast for a long-term or hospice care."

"Over crowded (three persons in small room, hard to even walk around. Meds in drawer and comingled. "

"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."