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Assisted living costs in Hancock County average about $3,994 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 64 communities in Hancock County. Our detailed directory has 494 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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It is so hard to to trust your love ones care to anyone, but we felt that Peristyle was the place for our dad. It is run by the nicest ladies who really cared for my father. The owners knocked themselves...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Our Metairie Heights residence is conveniently located just a few blocks from Bonnabel Boulevard, between Veterans and the I-10 Service Road.The beautiful ranch home serves up to 8 residents in spacious, private rooms with an enormous adjoined dining room and living area for relaxing, socializing...
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They are trying to be really helpful. I think it is really nice facility. I think that they could do a better job at onboarding new residents. They are kind of left to their own devices and I believe more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Laurel Senior Living is located in the heart of the Garden District in beautiful Uptown New Orleans offering Independent, Assisted, Memory, and Respite Care. All apartments are equipped with a walk-in private bath with a sit-down shower, safety grab bars, emergency pull cords in both the bath 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 Smith's Country Inn
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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From our understanding our loved one really seems to be enjoying the meals, and we have heard they have great activities. The staff do a great job keeping in constant contact with the families.
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.
Azalea Estates of Slidell is a serene and peaceful assisted living community for our seniors. Located in the heart of Slidell, Louisiana, it offers privacy and all the comforts of your own home, including a living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. Many people prefer it for its hospitality and...
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They are lovely, just wonderful. I almost couldn't ask for a better place. I have no problems. They were so good with short notice. We use the adult day services, but I needed an over night, and they were so...
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.
In Loving Arms, LLC is a captivating and beautiful residential care home located in the great region of Carriere, Mississippi in the Pearl River County. Our home is located in this beautiful region because of its scenic and quiet surroundings. This locality experiences very favorable climatic...
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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.
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Photo of Dorcester West
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
Where the comforts of home, combined with the care of assisted living! The Homestead Assisted Living Community offers resort-style senior living in the heart of D’iberville. The Homestead is locally owned and operated by the Cain family, who bring over 50 years of experience in the senior living...
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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
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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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It's a very nice place to place a loved one. It is a private community. It is expensive, but in line with other communities in the area.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Hancock County, MS

The average cost of senior living in Hancock County is $3,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Poplarville, MS with an average of $3,150 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hancock County, MS vs. nearby counties

Hancock County, MS
$3,994/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hancock County, MS vs. the state and national average

Hancock County, MS
$3,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,626/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hancock County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,994/mo
$4,037/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Hancock County, MS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,124/mo
Studio
$4,406/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,473/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Hancock County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hancock County, 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 Hancock County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hancock County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hancock County

Oak Park Village at Slidell

4.3
The staff at Oak Park Village are very nice. They have always answered my questions and worked with me to resolve any issues. I have noticed, however, that it's hard to get information on how often they are actually checking in on mom, who is in the memory care wing and should be getting more ...
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SummerHouse Vista Shores in New Orleans, LA

5.0
The head nurse, [name removed], is amazing. She is also in charge of the care staff. Everyone was so professional and thorough in their care of [name removed]. When sheets or clothes needed changing, it was done immediately. When he went into hospice and died, they were supportive to the end. I ...
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Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living in Slidell, LA

5.0
At Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living, the facility is clean, and most importantly, my loved one seems to be thriving and happy there. Would highly recommend.

Hancock County review score based on 135 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 135 reviews of 58 Hancock County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hancock County 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

Hancock County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Hancock County, MS58 facilities
8.5
Diamondhead, MS24 facilities
8.4
Bay St. Louis, MS10 facilities

Review subcategories for Hancock County 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 135 reviews of 58 Hancock County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hancock County 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Hancock County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hancock County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hancock 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 Hancock County 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 Hancock 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
46.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hancock County 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 Hancock County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hancock County, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.9%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hancock County 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 Hancock County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Hancock County 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 Hancock County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hancock County 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 Hancock County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hancock County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Mississippi assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Hancock County protect seniors.

Learn about Mississippi Assisted Living regulations

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Sunrise of Metairie, The Windsor Senior Living Community and Brookdale Mandeville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hancock County, Mississippi. See full list of communities.

There are 64 assisted living facilities near Hancock County, Mississippi. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Hancock County, Mississippi is Sunrise of Metairie. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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