Mississippi Senior Housing

Mississippi - Housing Resources

When a family decides that a senior care facility is the best option for their loved one, a lengthy search for the right place often results. With many types of facilities serving the very different needs of seniors, it helps to understand what makes each one different and a good fit for your loved one.

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

Two of the most common alternative senior care options are nursing home care and assisted living.  Each type of care is a great option for a senior, but each also caters to a different set of needs.  Nursing homes are the best option if your senior needs daily medical care and frequent monitoring, because staff there is trained to administer to medical needs and keep a close watch on residents as they require such frequent care. If your senior does not require such a high level of care or monitoring, an assisted living facility is a better choice. Assisted living facility residents have attentive staff available for help and more social activities because the residents are more mobile.

Nursing Home Resources

Directory of Mississippi Health Facilities: A directory of health facilities in Mississippi.  Nursing home information begins on page 18 of the document.

US News Mississippi Nursing Homes: A listing of the best nursing homes in Mississippi according to US News.

Medicare Nursing Home Information: A great resource to help families during their search for a suitable nursing home.

Assisted Living Resources

Mississippi Council for Assisted Living: MCAL represents 6 Mississippi assisted living facilities and provides contact information for each one.

Mississippi Assisted Living Directory: A directory of the many assisted living options in Mississippi.

Assisted Living Federation of America: Assisted Living Federation of America home page for all states.

Other Options

Home Care:  With home care, visiting nurses treat a senior in the comfort of their own home.  Home care providers can provide a wide array of tasks for a senior, depending on their certifications.

More Resources

Senior Care Referrals: Need help making sense of senior care options? Get free guidance from Care.com's experienced senior care advisors who can help you select from screened home care agencies and senior housing communities nationwide to find the right solution for your aging loved one. Search senior housing agencies or call 855-490-8652.

Senior Care Counseling: If you're not sure about where to begin the process of searching for senior care for your family, Care.com offers specially trained individuals who will work one-on-one with you to determine the best care situation for you and your family. Call them at 877-922-7314.

Looking for quality senior care in Mississippi? Take a look at the local pages below.

Jackson
Laurel
Ridgeland