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Memory care in Lamar County 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 Lamar County is about $3,824 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 61 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Lamar County Memory Care Facilities | 61 Reviews

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Photo of Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care
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44 Floor plans available
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
A Wonderful LifeWe know how challenging it can be to transition the care of someone you love to someone else, but we also know they are in for a rich and full life here at our memory care community in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Because we handle all the household chores and provide quality,...
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Photo of Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living
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44 Floor plans available
8.2
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Friendly staff, transparency on costs, willing to work with me on cost and LTC insurance coverage. Facility is clean and interviews with tenants were positive
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.
Good Times, Better CompanyCome join us at our warm and friendly assisted living community in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and you can exchange the monotony of household chores for a life rich in quality care, beautiful accommodations, spacious common rooms, and a community calendar spilling over...
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The experience was good and my loved one was happy. We picked this community, because my loved one knew other residents. She has had a stroke so she's not there any longer. They did a really good job.
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.
Bellevue Assisted Living Community is located in Hattiesburg, Ms. We are a family owned and operated community. At Bellevue our seniors will continue living their lives to the fullest, while experiencing a true sense of belonging. With a dedicated and caring staff, our goal is to provide our...
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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
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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Photo of Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg
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What our family likes the most about Crescent Landing is the staff. They are very friendly. I wish there were more outings and activities for my dad to attend. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the “Hub City” of the South, is just a 90-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast, New Orleans and Mobile, and is home to Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg. Located in a quiet and scenic wooded area, we are convenient to Turtle Creek Mall, the Merit...
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This community is wonderful. You wouldn't believe the care my loved one is receiving, it is unbelievable. The Clairborne always fulfill the needs of the residents. If you ask for anything, they will...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Whether you enjoy the freedom of personal independence or the comfort of being catered to, the levels of care offered at The Claiborne at Hattiesburg are tailored to meet your personal needs and preferences. Our Assisted Living community offers a wide range of options and services for seniors who...
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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.
Alden Pointe is Hattiesburg's premier assisted living and memory care community, providing exemplary services to its residents since 2004. The community is comprised of 36 suites in three neighborhoods, two for assisted living and one dedicated to memory care. Alden Pointe's team believes in...
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Photo of Hartford Place
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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Photo of The Grove
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.
Photo of Myrtles
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: 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.
Photo of Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living of Ellisville
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My mother is a permanent resident here at Magnolia and I am extremely happy with the care and cleanliness of this facility. She gets the very best of 24/7 round the clock care. The staff is the best. The...
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.
Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, Magnolia Gardens provides a welcoming and beautiful space designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors in a friendly community setting. Within a peaceful, residential neighborhood, our community is only a few minutes from several restaurants and...
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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.
Photo of Care Center-Laurel
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.
Photo of Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living
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.
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is a quaint, idyllic assisted living community in heart of Pinellas Park, FL. Set on Florida's beautiful gulf coast in a small town outside of Tampa, residents can enjoy the beach all year round, creating a perfect place for friends and family to visit, whether...
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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.
Photo of New Country Living
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, 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.
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.
Photo of Heritage Manor
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.
Photo of Southern Pines Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Lakeview Place
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.

Cost of memory care in Lamar County, MS

The average cost of senior living in Lamar County is $3,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, MS with an average of $2,717 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lamar County, MS vs. nearby counties

Lamar County, MS
$3,824/mo
$4,483/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lamar County, MS vs. the state and national average

Lamar County, MS
$3,824/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lamar County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,824/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lamar County, MS by room type

Semi-Private
$6,515/mo
Studio
$4,427/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,802/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lamar County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lamar County

Recent reviews for memory care in Lamar County

Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living

5.0
Love the place! Amazing place for your loved ones! We picked this community because of the director and the employees. I would recommend to others.

Beehive Homes of Picayune

5.0
We are very pleased with all of the Beehive Homes of Picayune community. What we like the most about the community is that the staff were professional, courteous, and friendly personnel cannot be beat. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we ...
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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.

Lamar County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar County, 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 Lamar County 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 Lamar County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lamar County 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 Lamar County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lamar County, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lamar County 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 Lamar County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lamar County, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar County 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 Lamar County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lamar County, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar County 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 Lamar County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lamar County, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 33 memory care facilities near Lamar County, Mississippi. See the full list.

The 33 memory care facilities near you in Lamar County, Mississippi typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lamar County, 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 Lamar County, 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 Lamar County, Mississippi ranges from $1999 to $7965. The average Memory Care cost in Lamar County, Mississippi is $3,824. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lamar County, Mississippi typically starts at $1999. 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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