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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Melba, MS

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Memory care in Melba 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 Melba is about $6,261 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 91 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hattiesburg, Columbia and Collins.

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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Melba, MS

The average cost of senior living in Melba is $6,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Collins, MS with an average of $5,337 per month.

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

Melba, MS
$6,261/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,261/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,632/mo
Studio
$6,122/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,092/mo

Senior living costs in Melba 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: Melba, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelba, MSMississippiU.S.
Memory Care$6,261/mo$5,804/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$3,577/mo$4,275/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,746/mo$3,121/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Melba, MS:$6,261/mo
Mississippi:$5,804/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Melba, MS:$3,577/mo
Mississippi:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Melba, MS:$2,746/mo
Mississippi:$3,121/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Melba, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Melba 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.

Melba, MSMS stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Melba, MS

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Melba 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 average 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
Melba, MS$5,745/mo$5,530/mo+3.9%
Mississippi$5,073/mo$5,230/mo-3.0%
National$5,669/mo$5,577/mo+1.6%
Melba, MS
2024 average cost:$5,745/mo
2023 average cost:$5,530/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$5,073/mo
2023 average cost:$5,230/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,577/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Melba

Recent reviews for memory care in Melba

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 Assisted Living

4.9
What we like the most about the community is their friendly staff -- all of them! The food is good and they learn the residents names quickly as well as the names of their family members.

Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care

5.0
I recently visited an old friend in Brookdale's Memory Care and it was absolutely beautiful. The residents looked well kept and happy. At the time I was visiting, they were playing the Price is Right on what's called the 'In- Touch' system. I joined in and loved every minute of it! I will be ...
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Melba review score based on 25 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 31 Melba memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melba 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

Melba review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Melba, MS31 facilities
8.8
Hattiesburg, MS0 facilities
8.8
Sumrall, MS12 facilities

Review subcategories for Melba 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 25 reviews of 31 Melba memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Melba 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.
Melba, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.8
3.8
Friendliness
2.8
3.9
Care services
2.6
3.6
Staff
2.6
3.8
Meals & dining
2.4
3.5
Activities
2.5
3.4
Value for cost*
2.6
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Melba memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melba memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melba, 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 Melba 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 Melba that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melba, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.3%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
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
32.3%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.7%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.1%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melba 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 Melba Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melba, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.3%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.6%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melba 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 Melba partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melba, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Melba 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 Melba communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melba, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
22.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Melba 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 Melba offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melba, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.8%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Melba

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living, Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care and The Pinnacle of Hattiesburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Melba, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 41 memory care facilities near Melba, Mississippi. See the full list.
The 41 memory care facilities near you in Melba, Mississippi typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Melba, 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 Melba, 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 Melba, Mississippi ranges from $5200 to $8770. The average Memory Care cost in Melba, Mississippi is $6,261. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Melba, Mississippi typically starts at $5200. 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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