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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Helena, MS

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Assisted living costs in Helena average about $3,537 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Helena. Our detailed directory has 51 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.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Ocean Springs, D'Iberville and Grand Bay.

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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
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44 Floor plans available
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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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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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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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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.
Photo of Heartland Homestead Assisted
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.
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.
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 assisted living in Helena, MS

The average cost of senior living in Helena is $3,537 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Big Point, MS with an average of $3,449 per month.

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

Helena, MS
$3,537/mo

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

Helena, MS
$3,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,537/mo
$3,733/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,333/mo
Studio
$4,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,850/mo

Senior living costs in Helena 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: Helena, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelena, MSMississippiU.S.
Assisted Living$3,537/mo$3,549/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,733/mo$3,658/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,379/mo$3,315/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Helena, MS:$3,537/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Helena, MS:$3,733/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Helena, MS:$3,379/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Helena, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Helena 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 Helena, MS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Helena 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
Helena, MS$3,798/mo$3,619/mo+4.9%
Mississippi$3,743/mo$3,692/mo+1.4%
National$5,061/mo$4,794/mo+5.6%
Helena, MS
2024 average cost:$3,798/mo
2023 average cost:$3,619/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,743/mo
2023 average cost:$3,692/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,061/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Helena, 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 Helena.

What families are saying about assisted living in Helena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Helena

Somerby of Mobile

5.0
Our loved one was only there for a few weeks but during her stay we had a wonderful experience. The staff took really great care of our loved one and we would absolutely recommend Somerby of Mobile to other families.

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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Proveer at Port City in Mobile, AL

5.0
[name removed] the director is amazing, she goes above and beyond in all areas, and the rest of the staff are always caring, friendly and helpful.

Helena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helena, 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 Helena 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 Helena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helena, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helena 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 Helena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helena, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helena 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 Helena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helena, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Helena 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 Helena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helena, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helena 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 Helena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helena, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
10%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Helena

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 Helena 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 Gautier Personal Care Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Helena, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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