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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shipman, MS
Assisted living costs in Shipman average about $3,449 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Shipman. Our detailed directory has 134 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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Moved my MIL here, after a very unpleasant experience at another memory care facility. The staff has been amazing, in ALL aspects, very experienced in dealing with patients with dementia, which is what one...
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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community in the greater Mobile area, Proveer at Port City offers a variety of vibrant social and cultural opportunities that engage residents’ minds and bodies. Take advantage of a full calendar of educational, social, cultural and entertainment...
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There seemed to be confusion sometimes between what was told to me one day, and then different a few days later. For instance, on a Sunday, I was told that my SIL needed more protein drink. The nurse and I...
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.
Are All Mobile-Area Retirement Communities Alike? Somerby Is Truly Something Special. It's The Somerby Spark that does it. Visit Somerby of Mobile, and you'll find beautiful rental apartment homes — in an active, vibrant retirement community just minutes from everything you love in Mobile —...
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9 reviews
After my stroke Crowne was a safe place for my re-hab, there were many kind people there. Stand-outs for me were [name removed] in the office and [name removed] was awesome she was a nurse on my hall and...
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.
Crowne Place is an assisted living community located in the prestigious Spring Hill area of Mobile, Alabama. There are several beautifully appointed living rooms that include tables for playing games or hosting bridge clubs. Three meals a day with choice of entrees are served in the elegant...
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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
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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.
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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I am very happy with the care here for my husband. The staff is the best. The menu is very appetizing and a nice variety. They offer a lot of activities for him to participate. This is a nice family...
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.
Smith Manor is a state licensed facility. We have been in business since 1996. We have 15 private rooms. We offer daily activities and church services twice weekly. We have monthly birthday parties and family gatherings. We are located in the city limits of Lucedale, MS. We are within 2 miles of...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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.
Carrington Place is an assisted living community located in Satsuma, Mobile County, Alabama. If you are looking for a new residence where you will feel comfortable and secure, then Carrington Place is the community for you. Named after the Satsuma orange, Satsuma is a beautiful city filled with...
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.
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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[name removed] is the manager of the community and she was extremely helpful and interactive with our family. Our loved ones stay was short but during his stay they really did do a good job making sure he...
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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Cost of assisted living in Shipman, MS
The average cost of senior living in Shipman is $3,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include State Line, MS with an average of $2,650 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shipman, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shipman, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shipman vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shipman, MS by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shipman, MS
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Medicare and Medicaid in Mississippi
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shipman
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shipman
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.
Smith Manor in Lucedale, MS
5.0
My sister was only at Smith Manor for a short time but I have nothing but nice things to say about it. The only reason we moved her out is she needed more of a memory care community and this community is for assisted living. The community is clean and well maintained. The food and the staff ...
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Crowne Place in Mobile, AL
4.3
I would recommend but the food is not good enough for what we pay for. We picked this community, because of the ocation and availability. It is directly across from the hospital. Plus there are no assisted living in my area. Huge need for one here!
Shipman review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 16 Shipman assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shipman 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
Shipman review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shipman 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 34 reviews of 16 Shipman assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shipman 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.Shipman, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Shipman assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shipman assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shipman, 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 Shipman 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 Shipman that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shipman, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shipman 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 Shipman Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shipman, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shipman 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 Shipman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shipman, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shipman 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 Shipman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shipman, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shipman 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 Shipman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shipman, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shipman
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 Shipman protect seniors.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Shipman
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- Citronelle, Alabama
- Leakesville, Mississippi
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- Three Rivers, Mississippi
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