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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kelona, MS

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Memory care in Kelona 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 Kelona is about $3,213 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 42 communities, read 120 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
River Birch Estate Assisted Living is locally owned and operated. Located on beautiful 1 1/2 acre lot in a fully restored home which originally was built by Dr. E. Laird for his family in Union, MS. Later, a large addition was added to the back of the house which provides additional resident...
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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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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Cost of memory care in Kelona, MS

The average cost of senior living in Kelona is $3,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shubuta, MS with an average of $2,600 per month.

Memory care costs in Kelona, MS, vs. nearby cities

Kelona, MS
$3,213/mo
$3,016/mo

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

Kelona, MS
$3,213/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,213/mo

Memory care costs in Kelona, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,450/mo
Studio
$4,167/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,974/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,273/mo

Senior living costs in Kelona 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: Kelona, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKelona, MSMississippiU.S.
Memory Care$3,213/mo$3,658/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$2,725/mo$3,549/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$2,853/mo$3,315/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Kelona, MS:$3,213/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Kelona, MS:$2,725/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Kelona, MS:$2,853/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Kelona, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Kelona and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Kelona, MSMS stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Kelona, MS

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kelona have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kelona, MS$4,935/mo$5,303/mo-6.9%
Mississippi$4,526/mo$4,213/mo+7.4%
National$5,847/mo$5,554/mo+5.3%
Kelona, MS
2024 average cost:$4,935/mo
2023 average cost:$5,303/mo
Percent change:-6.9%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$4,526/mo
2023 average cost:$4,213/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,847/mo
2023 average cost:$5,554/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Kelona

Recent reviews for memory care in Kelona

Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

4.5
This is a nice clean well taken care of community. Mom likes the food. They offer daily activities and they even had a party to celebrate Mardi Gras that included family. The staff have always been nice and friendly. This community was a good choice for us and I would recommend it.

Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville

2.9
I moved my mom into this community for good care. I am not happy that they moved her into another room and did not infor us. She is happy that the community is clean. She seems to be happy with the meals. They do offer her activities, but she is not active. I would not recommend this community ...
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Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care

5.0
The only thing that was disappointing was that it was so expensive. But the director and staff were great to work with and it had a wonderful family feel.

Kelona review score based on 26 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 34 Kelona memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kelona 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

Kelona review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Kelona, MS34 facilities
0
Heidelberg, MS12 facilities
8.3
Pachuta, MS30 facilities

Review subcategories for Kelona 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 26 reviews of 34 Kelona memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kelona 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.
Kelona, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.1
4.2
Care services
2.8
3.9
Staff
2.9
4.1
Meals & dining
2.2
3.8
Activities
2.6
3.7
Value for cost*
2.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Kelona memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kelona memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kelona, 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 Kelona 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 Kelona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kelona, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kelona 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 Kelona Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kelona, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kelona 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 Kelona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kelona, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kelona 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 Kelona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kelona, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kelona 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 Kelona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kelona, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Kelona

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 Kelona protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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