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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gulfport, MS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Gulfport area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Gulfport. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 22 independent living facilities in Gulfport, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Biloxi, Ocean Springs and Bay St. Louis.
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The staff at Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport are very friendly, they are also quick to call the family with medical emergencies and are just so well organized and put together. As far as the food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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My dad was not here very long. He was entering hospice and we were worried about what kind of care we could give him at home. He was immobile and needed constant care. The staff at One Magnolia Place did...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
One Magnolia Place offers comfortable suites, exquisite dining experiences, beautiful surroundings with a unique southern charm and a caring staff. You can maintain your independence while enjoying a more leisurely lifestyle. Schedule an appointment and let us show you how to make One Magnolia...
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This place was recommended to us by a friend that had a parent stay there. They have taken very good care of my mother, excellent value for the money. The best comment I can say is when it is my time I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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When [name removed] was there, I heard talk that the hall carpet was going to be refurbished as it was quite soiled; it did not occur during [name removed] stay. It may be done by now. I found all of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Round-the-Clock CareFrom the moment you walk through our front door, you may find yourself thinking you stumbled upon a family reunion instead of an assisted living and memory care community. We can’t blame you. From the warmth and friendliness of the care team to the sound of residents laughing...
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This facility was new when we moved mom in. Of course, there were some bumps along the way and we understood that. They had a high turnover with staff. The care was good, but I feel like some of the staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands is a family-owned and operated senior living community in beautiful Gulfport, Mississippi. Offering a comforting blend of Southern hospitality and thoughtful amenities, our senior care community is a place where you or your loved one can experience joy and...
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Communication with management leaves something to be desired. One of the reasons we chose The Blake at Biloxi is because there is an enclosed open-air courtyard and flower garden for residents to wander in.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Communication with management leaves something to be desired. One of the reasons we chose The Blake at Biloxi is because there is an enclosed open-air courtyard and flower garden for residents to wander in.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Where the comforts of home, combined with the care of assisted living! The Homestead Assisted Living Community offers resort-style senior living in the heart of D’iberville. The Homestead is locally owned and operated by the Cain family, who bring over 50 years of experience in the senior living...
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There are 61 manufactured homes in our community in which one must be 55 or better in order to buy. There are no rentals or leases. We do not own the land and therefore pay a monthly fee for which we...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Gulfport, MS
The average cost of senior living in Gulfport is $3,404 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay St. Louis, MS with an average of $3,036 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulfport, MS vs. nearby cities
Gulfport, MS
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulfport, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulfport vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gulfport, MS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Gulfport
Recent reviews for independent living in Gulfport
Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport
4.6
It's a good environment for independent living. The residents get the feeling of living in an apartment and being independent. The studio is small, but it's neat and clean. It's an enjoyable place with plenty of activities.
The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands
4.8
The cleanliness, the organization and the friendliness of the staff members at Claiborne immediately stood out to our family. We like the location of this community and how it is newer and based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to others.
One Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility in Gulfport, MS
4.3
My sister is currently a resident at One Magnolia Place Assisted Living and everything has been very good for her here. It is not a fancy facility, but the staff is friendly and they interact often/easily with the residents. I am there 2-3 times a week and my sister's room is always clean, ...
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Gulfport independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulfport independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulfport, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulfport independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gulfport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulfport, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulfport independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gulfport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulfport, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulfport independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Gulfport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulfport, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
19.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.2%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, SummerHouse Bay Cove and Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gulfport, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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