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The cost of independent living in Clayton is about $2,997 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 76 options. Read 977 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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They're great. I love the staff. I love the way they take care of my mother. The nurses are just the best. My mother is on the second floor in the Terrace assisted living section. And they are so...
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.
Trezevant is the Mid-South's only accredited continuing care retirement community providing the highest quality of life, wellness and independence for senior adults. Our new program at Trezevant Terrace introduces gracious assisted living and memory support services bringing superior care,...
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My mother has settled into this community very well, she loves it here ! It is a nice clean community, they do a good job with keeping the grounds, and community well maintained. The staff is very nice, they...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ideal Solution The Embassy is the answer for those who wish to enjoy the conveniences available in a fine home without the responsibility and expense of maintaining a house and grounds. We offer a prestigious address and friendly, secure sanctuary without the expenses and problems of home...
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Laurel Glen at Memphis was head and shoulders above other places we toured. It is very updated and nice. With any facility like this, there is a period of time where you really have to follow up and make...
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.
Come home to The Avaline at River Oaks in East Memphis, Tennessee. Our boutique apartment homes and amenities enable you to live your best life. From Assisted Living to specialized Dementia (Memory) Care, we strive to provide high quality lifestyles for senior adults of all abilities. Residents...
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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.
South Breeze Assisted Living is a 28-unit, single-story residence. The intimate 20,000 square-foot floor plan puts dining and common living space within a short walk from each resident's living quarters. South Breeze offers five floor plans ranging from a studio to 2-bedroom. Your job is living...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher homes location in West Helena caters to senior living and offers a variety of ways for seniors to live. They have private apartments that are great for the senior that is still on the go and assisted living facilities. They will be there for you through every step of the journey with...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of Marianna in Lee County, Arkansas, is part of the Christopher homes ministry of the little rock ministry. Being in a city, the apartments are designed for city life, surrounded by various convenient stores and outside amenities like easy access to medical services and leisure...
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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.
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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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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Affordable Senior Care is working really well. We are really pleased with the staff and everything that's going on. The nurse checks her. They are giving her baths. The food looks real good. The staff is...
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.
Affordable Senior Care is an assisted living and memory care community that hosts senior residents in the city of Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. There are many artistic structures ideal for a perfect visit during an afternoon stroll in the city. This region has excellent weather...
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
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the musical capital of the country, Memphis Towers in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee is a low income senior housing community. Monthly rent is based on income for the 296 one-room apartments, allowing all senior applicants a chance to live as independently as they physically can....
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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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Staff is very attentive to needs of those that live there. The food is wonderful my loved one never complains about it at all! It smells clean every time I am there. Everyone there is caring and...
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.
Riverdale Assisted Living located in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee provides seniors with the opportunity to become a part of a caring community. This community offers residents and their guests much to do and see. Memphis is a busy city with plenty to do. Guests of our residents will enjoy...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...

Cost of independent living in Clayton, MS

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $2,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Friars Point, MS with an average of $1,412 per month.

Independent living costs in Clayton, MS, vs. nearby cities

Clayton, MS
$2,997/mo
$3,361/mo
$2,458/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MS, vs. state and national averages

Clayton, MS
$2,997/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MS, vs. other senior living options

$4,512/mo
Independent Living
$2,997/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,962/mo
Studio
$4,915/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,982/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,559/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton 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: Clayton, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$2,997/mo$3,315/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,084/mo$3,549/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,512/mo$3,658/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, MS:$2,997/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, MS:$4,084/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, MS:$4,512/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Clayton

Recent reviews for independent living in Clayton

The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Riverdale Assisted Living in Memphis, TN

5.0
Riverdale Assisted Living is a WONDERFUL place. The staff are caring and the facility is clean and decorated beautifully. The residents are happy and there always seems to be a lot of activities for them to get involved in. I feel that my loved one is safe and very well cared for and that make ...
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Royal Retreat Assisted Living in Memphis, TN

5.0
My friend is doing very well since his move into the Legacy Estates he seems to really like it. The time that I have gone to visit him the place looks great and very clean and they have housekeeping there for him. The staff has been amazing and very helpful with all his needs and getting him ...
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Clayton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton independent 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 independent living communities in Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
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StoryPoint Germantown, The Summit of Germantown and Town Village Audubon Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clayton, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 76 independent living facilities near Clayton, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Clayton, Mississippi is StoryPoint Germantown. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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