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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waites, MS

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Assisted living costs in Waites average about $5,147 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 91 communities in Waites. Our detailed directory has 1528 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ripley, Byhalia and Ashland.

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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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.
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 here for about two years and I love it. I've become friends with all of the residents and staff and they really care about how you're doing. They bend over backwards to help me when i'm feeling...
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.
Photo of Midtown Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Metro Community Care Homes Assisted living is good living at Metro Care Homes in Memphis Tennessee. We are conveniently located in the heart of bustling Memphis where the best in dining, shopping and culture can be shared by you and your friends and family. Our beautiful grounds offer ample...
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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.
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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, 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.
Photo of St. Clare Health and Rehab
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.
Photo of Williams Care Home
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 Midsouth Residential Care Center
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
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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 Waites, MS

The average cost of senior living in Waites is $5,147 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ecru, MS with an average of $3,573 per month.

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

Waites, MS
$5,147/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,147/mo
$5,964/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,116/mo
Studio
$4,049/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,712/mo

Senior living costs in Waites 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: Waites, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaites, MSMississippiU.S.
Assisted Living$5,147/mo$4,275/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,964/mo$5,804/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,664/mo$3,121/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Waites, MS:$5,147/mo
Mississippi:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Waites, MS:$5,964/mo
Mississippi:$5,804/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Waites, MS:$3,664/mo
Mississippi:$3,121/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waites, MS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waites 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
Waites, MS$4,804/mo$4,963/mo-3.2%
Mississippi$4,352/mo$4,197/mo+3.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Waites, MS
2024 average cost:$4,804/mo
2023 average cost:$4,963/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$4,352/mo
2023 average cost:$4,197/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waites, 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 Waites.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waites

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waites

Heritage at Irene Woods in Memphis, TN

3.8
It was a good value compared to others. People were really friendly. I would tell a friend that so far we like the place. It is clean bright and cheery. I would also tell them that I have concerns about the number of upper level staff that are leaving. Almost everyone I interacted with at the ...
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Magnolia Place New Albany

4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Waites review score based on 376 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 376 reviews of 91 Waites assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waites 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

Waites review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Waites, MS91 facilities
8.1
Senatobia, MS69 facilities
8.0
Potts Camp, MS85 facilities

Review subcategories for Waites 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 376 reviews of 91 Waites assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waites 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.
Waites, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Waites assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waites assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waites, 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 Waites 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 Waites that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waites, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waites 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 Waites Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waites, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waites 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 Waites partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waites, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waites 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 Waites communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waites, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waites 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 Waites offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waites, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waites

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Shelby Garden Place, Great Southern Senior Living and StoryPoint Germantown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waites, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 91 assisted living facilities near Waites, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Waites, Mississippi are StoryPoint Germantown and The Summit of Germantown. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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