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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Helena, MS
Memory care in Helena 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 Helena is about $3,669 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 44 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Ocean Springs, Pascagoula and Sunny Cove.
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After several harrowing incidents at home, for safety concerns we insisted Mom leave her home of almost 70 years. She cried, of course, but we convinced her it was the best thing. Her attitude made a 180...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a premier personal care community along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s a community you’ll be proud to call home. Here, you can center yourself and focus on living the good life, and we will take care of the rest. We offer world-class personal care for...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory care—just for her. Introducing the area’s first assisted-living community exclusively for women’s memory care needs. Located minutes from downtown Mobile, Springhill and west Mobile, Carillon Oaks’ location preserves area residents’ fond memories of life lived conveniently near town—but...
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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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. The...
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.
Country Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
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: 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.
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Cost of memory care in Helena, MS
The average cost of senior living in Helena is $3,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Poticaw Landing, MS with an average of $3,458 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Helena, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Helena, MS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Helena, MS by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Helena
Recent reviews for memory care in Helena
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
5.0
I wanted to place my father here due to the proximity of his healthcare providers. The entire staff has been amazing at shepherding my father through a difficult transition and multiple health crises. I am confident he is receiving a high quality of care from people who love what they do.
Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL
5.0
To my knowledge I'm the only family member that visits my mother. I regret that I wasn't informed when she came down with Covid as I am co- Guardian and the only family visitor she has. Yes, I would recommend this community to others. It's a nice facility and close by for me .
Gordon Oaks Senior Living in Mobile, AL
5.0
We are very pleased with Gordon Oaks!
The staff is wonderful. Almost everyone working there has been there for a long time and loves their job and is very good with the seniors.
The nurse in charge has been there for years. And has a great reputation among nurses I know that do not work at ...
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Helena memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helena, 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 Helena 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 Helena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helena, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Helena 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 Helena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helena, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helena 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 Helena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helena, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Helena 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 Helena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helena, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Helena 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 Helena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helena, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Proveer at Port City, Somerby of Mobile and Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs are the top-rated memory care facilities near Helena, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Helena, Mississippi. See the full list.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Helena, Mississippi typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Helena, Mississippi, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Helena, Mississippi, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Helena, Mississippi ranges from $1200 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Helena, Mississippi is $3,669. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Helena, Mississippi typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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