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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Okahola, MS

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Assisted living costs in Okahola average about $3,577 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 29 communities in Okahola. Our detailed directory has 103 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hattiesburg, Purvis and Sumrall.

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 Smith's Country Inn
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.
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 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.
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A place for mom was great with all the help they provided us. This is a lovely community, they are providing my mother with great care. The staff is excellent, they are very good at what they do. Alycia was...
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.
Sparrow Hills is a Mississippi State licensed personal care home located on 20 plus acres in George County. Nestled in a quiet country setting only 5 minutes from Lucedale, Ms., 45 minutes from Mobile,Al., 1 hour from Hattiesburg, and Pascagoula,Ms., we have been in operation since March 2007. ...
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Cost of assisted living in Okahola, MS

The average cost of senior living in Okahola is $3,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hattiesburg, MS with an average of $3,568 per month.

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

Okahola, MS
$3,577/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,577/mo
$6,261/mo

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

Studio
$3,588/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,535/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,071/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Okahola 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
Okahola, MS$4,197/mo$4,329/mo-3.0%
Mississippi$4,264/mo$4,246/mo+0.4%
National$5,408/mo$5,190/mo+4.2%
Okahola, MS
2024 average cost:$4,197/mo
2023 average cost:$4,329/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$4,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,246/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,408/mo
2023 average cost:$5,190/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Okahola, 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 Okahola.

What families are saying about assisted living in Okahola

Recent reviews for assisted living in Okahola

Beehive Homes of Picayune

4.0
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

Sparrow Hills in Lucedale, MS

5.0
On the friendliness of the staff I’d like to give them a ten, if we could. They are extremely well worth the value of the money. We just loved this community. Our loved one liked the food. We’d live there if we could.

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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Okahola review score based on 25 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 29 Okahola assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Okahola 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

Okahola review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Okahola, MS29 facilities
8.8
Hattiesburg, MS10 facilities
8.8
Purvis, MS10 facilities

Review subcategories for Okahola 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 25 reviews of 29 Okahola assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Okahola 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.
Okahola, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.8
3.4
Friendliness
2.9
3.5
Care services
2.6
3.2
Staff
2.6
3.4
Meals & dining
2.6
3.1
Activities
2.6
3.1
Value for cost*
2.6
3.1
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Okahola assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okahola assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okahola, 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 Okahola 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 Okahola that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Okahola, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
13.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Okahola 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 Okahola Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Okahola, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Okahola 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 Okahola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okahola, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Okahola 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 Okahola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Okahola, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okahola 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 Okahola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Okahola, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Okahola

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 Okahola protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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