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Assisted living costs in Ford average about $3,597 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 23 communities in Ford. Our detailed directory has 142 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
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So far a 5 for all. Everyone that we met was friendly and helpful. If they could not help with a question, they found someone that could. And the place smells fantastic. A wonderful neighborhood experience.
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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Photo of Carillon Oaks Mobile
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9.0
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I would rate 5 on all the questions. I'm very pleased with Carillon Oaks. They are very friendly and really care about the residents
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.
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...
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The staff is very attentive, dedicated, and keep family aware of everything going on with their loved one. They do an outstanding job. My mother has severe Dementia and they're well trained to deal with any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Proveer at Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
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They bent over backwards to get him admitted quickly. Every need or concern has been dealt with quickly and in a friendly manner. Staff is always willing to do whatever we need.
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.
Tucked away on a secluded peninsula of Back Bay Biloxi is a gated Assisted Living getaway, a premier waterfront development for those who savor quality and embrace a panoramic view of nature's wonder and beauty. Wake up to the whisper of the bay breeze or say goodnight to the moonlit ripples from...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place 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
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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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
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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.
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...
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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
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 Angel Oaks Personalized Assisted Living
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Settler's Pointe Personal Care HomeSettler's Pointe Personal Care Home is a residential care home located in the tranquil town of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, which is in Jackson County. The vibrant downtown area is known for history and art with several galleries and shops to visit. Ocean Springs...
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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.
Lemoyne Place The Lemoyne Place is an assisted living community located in scenic and historical Biloxi, Mississippi. The independent living community creates an inviting atmosphere for everyone with beautiful property and garden to explore. With numerous community services, Biloxi is the perfect...
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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.
Photo of Lakefront 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 Karens Bridge Personal Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Lighthouse
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Photo of Seashore Oaks Assisted Living
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.
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There are 61 manufactured homes in our community in which one must be 55 or better in order to buy. There are no rentals or leases. We do not own the land and therefore pay a monthly fee for which we...
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 assisted living in Ford, MS

The average cost of senior living in Ford is $3,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Big Point, MS with an average of $3,449 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ford, MS, vs. nearby cities

Ford, MS
$3,597/mo

Assisted living costs in Ford, MS, vs. state and national averages

Ford, MS
$3,597/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Ford, MS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,597/mo
$3,824/mo

Assisted living costs in Ford, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,859/mo
Studio
$4,627/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,319/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,625/mo

Senior living costs in Ford 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: Ford, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFord, MSMississippiU.S.
Assisted Living$3,597/mo$3,549/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,824/mo$3,658/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,252/mo$3,315/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ford, MS:$3,597/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ford, MS:$3,824/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ford, MS:$3,252/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ford, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ford 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Ford, MS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ford 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
Ford, MS$3,859/mo$3,619/mo+6.6%
Mississippi$3,791/mo$3,692/mo+2.7%
National$5,091/mo$4,794/mo+6.2%
Ford, MS
2024 average cost:$3,859/mo
2023 average cost:$3,619/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,791/mo
2023 average cost:$3,692/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ford, MS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ford

SummerHouse Bay Cove Memory Care in Biloxi, MS

5.0
The love and patience the staff has with the residents is very evident. Room size is amazing, especially compared to other memory care facilities nearby.

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

5.0
I would definitely recommend Knollwood Pointe to others. I like the fact that it is so small that you can get to know everyone easier. My loved one has been very complimentary of the staff. They have all been very friendly and caring. She also enjoys the meals. I've been a little lost on some of ...
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The Blake at Biloxi

5.0
Helpful staff. Room size for memory care was roomy. Exterior window made it more like a home bedroom. Easily styled ours with queen bed, small desk and chair, wall mounted tv, dresser, recliner. 2 closets were adequate.

Ford review score based on 38 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 20 Ford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Ford review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Ford, MS20 facilities
8.1
Moss Point, MS75 facilities
8.1
Pascagoula, MS74 facilities

Review subcategories for Ford assisted living

When assisted living 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 38 reviews of 20 Ford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ford resident and family assisted living 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.
Ford, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Ford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford, 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 Ford assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ford assisted living

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 Ford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ford assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ford assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ford assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ford, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ford protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, Carillon Oaks Mobile and The Blake at Biloxi are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ford, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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