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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jackson, MS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Jackson 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 Jackson. 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 27 independent living facilities in Jackson, 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 Medgar Evers Historic District, Medgar Evers Historic District and Downtown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Madison, Flowood and Flowood.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This has been a great experience for my loved one. There have been some complaints about the quality and the menu options available for meals. The food has started to go down hill fast according to several...
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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This community is great and my loved one has been receiving good care. Everyone has been very concerned and supportive with my loved one. This community has given me a lot of comfort for relief knowing that...
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 Blake at Township is an assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi their home. This community provides its residents with the memory care that they are looking for, while offering them a peaceful place to call home. Guests of our...
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Cost of independent living in Jackson, MS
The average cost of senior living in Jackson is $3,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edwards, MS with an average of $2,341 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jackson, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jackson, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jackson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Jackson, MS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Jackson
Recent reviews for independent living in Jackson
Plain View Assisted Living in Richland, MS
5.0
This community has such caring people and they really took great care of my husband. When my husband was passing away this last week, they could not of done a better job. They were absolutely fantastic, and we would recommend this community to anybody. The administrator and nurses were ...
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The Waterford on Highland Colony in Ridgeland, MS
4.4
They have had a turnover in directors, but I still give them a 4 rating overall. They are friendly, but I do think they could be more responsive. It is often the next day before we hear back from them or messages are not passed on to the correct staff member.
They have changed chefs twice ...
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Castlewoods Place in Brandon, MS
4.9
The staff in Memory Care at Castlewoods is exceptional. Their loving, caring and patience in dealing with their residents is evident on every visit I have had to see my Mom. It gives me peace and joy to know my Mom is in such care. I appreciate the activities they have to stimulate the minds and ...
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Jackson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jackson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jackson, 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 Jackson 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 Jackson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
17.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jackson 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 Jackson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
36.9%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
31.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jackson 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 Jackson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
36.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
32%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community, Madison Home Place and The Waterford on Highland Colony are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jackson, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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