The Orchard is the only private full service continuing care retirement community in the Jackson area that has rental units (rather than having to purchase or pay a big move-in fee). They offer large Independent Living apartments with high ceilings and large closets. Many units have balconies or patios. The Assisted Living units are also spacious and can suit singles or doubles. The Skilled Nursing wing is very clean and well staffed. The Memory Care is expanding to accommodate the wait list and to offer services to men (currently they only take women in Memory Care. It is a very sweet and nurturing environment.
The facilities are a little dated but they are kept spick-and-span. It feels like a home for older residents rather than some newer places that are decorated more like modern hotels.
The residents are very sophisticated and are dressed in lovely outfits with jewelry and lipstick. They are engaged and love to chat!
The staff is professional and caring. The Director is a busy woman but she knows everyone's name and story. She capably arranges for a large variety of activities and church services.
The chef is very talented; but the residents seem to request meals that aren't particularly contemporary. They seem to like things that are more traditional. The wait service is gracious and the meals are served on white table cloth. The desserts are homemade and I think there is always a variety of ice-creams as an option.

The Orchard Ridgeland, MS
Offers Assisted Living and Independent Living
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Reviews of The Orchard
Assisted Living Reviews for The Orchard
January 20, 2020
I visited this facility
March 18, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The food here is awful. Many don't like the food but are afraid to complain.
January 31, 2016
I visited this facility
We did go to The Orchard for my mother. We found it to be not pleasing. It seemed old to us. It seemed like it hadn’t been maintained in a while. I only talked to the people in the office and they seemed to be very nice. They’re very accommodating. I like the staff. We like the location; it was close to everything.
March 25, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My friends are in The Orchard. One has one-bedroom apartments. The dining room is attractive. Their breakfast is buffet and their evening meal is a large buffet. The meal at noontime is a seated luncheon; that's what I am told. I think they probably have activities, but it has not come up in our conversation.
August 28, 2014
I visited this facility
My wife has a friend that lives at The Orchard, that's how I've come across it. Also, it is a pretty well-known assisted living and independent living facility in the area, which is close to where we live. They showed me a really nice apartment arrangement with two bedrooms, two baths, a living room and a dining room. They have different facilities depending on your personal needs. The facility was very clean; it looked nice. The access to meals was very close. The staff took us on a nice tour and showed us menus. We just kind of like the whole atmosphere. They were very cooperative. Also, food looked very tasty. The dining room was excellent. Overall, I like the convenience of the dining room to the rooms, I like the size of the rooms, and I like the location. Also, they have plenty of opportunities for participation, i.e., bridge, exercise facilities and all that. They have pretty much anything you want to do. In terms of living environment, the grounds were well kept and their courtyard was really nice.
August 13, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I have in-laws in both the independent living and total care areas. I would recomend the facilities.
June 28, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
This is a facility that only accepts long-term care insurance and self-pay. It is an above- average nursing home, generally clean, and well-staffed. But for the cost of care there, I would expect them to employ well-trained nurses' aides to attend to the patients and to have more uniform standard operating practices for all their employees. This has not been my experience so far. On the whole, however, the nurses are kind, the aides are friendly, and whenever we have had issues, they have been quick to resolve them for us.
Independent Living Reviews for The Orchard
March 03, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Even before the lock down, this place has been a nightmare. Starting with the tight ship structure by Sharon the manager, one cannot imagine having every movement of your life detailed as part of record. Since the lock down, my friend has seen others come and go but since she doesn't drive, she is forbidden to take a rideshare to do her shopping. For my friend, this place feels like a prison.The front doors are locked on the weekends to keep everyone in- also a major fire violation. i would not recommend this place to anyone at any time. But hats off to Johnny. he is the only employee worth praising.
July 17, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I have friends at The Orchard, and everybody that we dealt with was very nice, very cordial and very knowledgeable about the situation and the facility. The apartments were very efficient and within my price range. We were very pleased. They had a studio and a one-bedroom with efficiency kitchen that's very well appointed. They had exercise classes and water aerobics. It's pretty complete, excellent, and had everything you need.
September 28, 2013
I visited this facility
The Orchard is an independent living facility but it does have assisted living as well. I have a friend who lives there and her apartment is very nice and comfortable. She is really happy there. Their staff was very welcoming and gave me some literature. They also showed me around.
About The Orchard
The Orchard is a senior living provider in Ridgeland, Mississippi that offers residents Assisted Living and Independent Living. Contact The Orchard for more details on services and rates.
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