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The cost of independent living in Ford is about $3,252 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 126 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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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
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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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The staff is very attentive, dedicated, and keep family aware of everything going on with their loved one. They do an outstanding job. My mother has severe Dementia and they're well trained to deal with any...
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.
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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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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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Lemoyne Place The Lemoyne Place is an assisted living community located in scenic and historical Biloxi, Mississippi. The independent living community creates an inviting atmosphere for everyone with beautiful property and garden to explore. With numerous community services, Biloxi is the perfect...
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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 Santa Maria Retirement Apts
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: 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 Lighthouse
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.
Photo of Seashore Oaks Assisted Living
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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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.
Brookside Retirement Community was planned with the needs of today’s seniors in mind. It was designed with four distinct living plans that offer multilevel care within those plans. It is conveniently located in suburban west Mobile along Cottage Hill Road between Hillcrest and Cody Roads. The...
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There are 61 manufactured homes in our community in which one must be 55 or better in order to buy. There are no rentals or leases. We do not own the land and therefore pay a monthly fee for which we...
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 independent living in Ford, MS

The average cost of senior living in Ford is $3,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Big Point, MS with an average of $3,319 per month.

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

Ford, MS
$3,252/mo

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

Ford, MS
$3,252/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,824/mo
Independent Living
$3,252/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,441/mo
Studio
$4,223/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,319/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,625/mo

Senior living costs in Ford 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: Ford, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFord, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$3,252/mo$3,315/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,597/mo$3,549/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,824/mo$3,658/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ford, MS:$3,252/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ford, MS:$3,597/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ford, MS:$3,824/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ford

Recent reviews for independent living in Ford

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

4.3
The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this occurs, so communication on the leadership level has not been good. However, we have a great ...
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The Blake at Biloxi

5.0
Helpful staff. Room size for memory care was roomy. Exterior window made it more like a home bedroom. Easily styled ours with queen bed, small desk and chair, wall mounted tv, dresser, recliner. 2 closets were adequate.

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

4.3
The caregivers are just wonderful. And one of my minsters came to see me the other day and commented on how different it was here under the new ownership. Everyone is so friendly. And they do anything to help you. I like my apartment very much. It's roomy, and it's homey. And it looks out ...
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Ford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford, 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 Ford 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 Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ford 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 Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ford 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 Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ford, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
15%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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