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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dexter, MS

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Memory care in Dexter offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Dexter is about $5,739 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 47 communities, read 280 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Tylertown, Columbia and Varnado.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
HaloHavens is a 15-bed, assisted living that is family owned and operated. Beautiful, countryside setting with a cozy feel. This family has dedicated themselves to you. Feel assured to know that Jaci King, registered nurse (voted RN Best of SouthWest 2022), is the owner/operator of HaloHavens to...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 memory care in Dexter, MS

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $5,739 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Collins, MS with an average of $5,337 per month.

Memory care costs in Dexter, MS, vs. state and national averages

Dexter, MS
$5,739/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Dexter, MS, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,739/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dexter, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, MSMississippiU.S.
Memory Care$5,739/mo$5,804/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$3,991/mo$4,275/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,121/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, MS:$5,739/mo
Mississippi:$5,804/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, MS:$3,991/mo
Mississippi:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, MS:unavailable
Mississippi:$3,121/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Dexter

Recent reviews for memory care in Dexter

Beehive Homes of Picayune

4.0
No place is like home. But Beehive Home only have 16 residents at any time so it's much easier to meet and interact with others

St. Anthony's Gardens in Covington, LA

5.0
I like the care at this community. The care here is very good. they keep me informed on the progress that is being made. The community is clean and we like the atmosphere. The menu is appealing and she likes the nice variety. They offer a good variety of activities that she is enjoying, We would ...
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The Retreat at Covington

5.0
The Trace has been a great experience for my mother. The professional chef knows her special dietary needs and the food is delicious. I have eaten in the dining room when I visit. The rooms are larger and more attractive than the previous assisted living facility where my mother lived. The ...
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Dexter review score based on 74 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 37 Dexter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dexter review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dexter review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Dexter, MS37 facilities
8.0
McComb, MS0 facilities
8.0
Monticello, MS0 facilities

Review subcategories for Dexter memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 74 reviews of 37 Dexter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dexter resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dexter, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.8
Friendliness
3.5
3.9
Care services
3.1
3.6
Staff
3.3
3.8
Meals & dining
2.8
3.5
Activities
3.1
3.4
Value for cost*
2.9
3.5
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Dexter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dexter memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.9%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dexter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.8%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.5%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Dexter

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Mississippi memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dexter protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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