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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gainesville, MS
The cost of independent living in Gainesville is about $2,967 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 76 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Slidell, Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead.
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9.2
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25 reviews
Based on the experience we had with Oak Park, I would recommend this community to other families. Although I don't think I will use them again for respite as they raised their price from [fee removed] a day...
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.
Small private-pay community in Slidell, LA (30 miles outside of New Orleans) offering 26 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care apartments. Two floor plans are available -- a studio apartment (385 square feet) and a one-bedroom apartment (420 square feet). Community has never flooded!...
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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
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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23 reviews
After doing a lot of research we needed a place for mom to transition to live and the staff here are caring and friendly clean and plan lots of fun with the residents !!! Planning a crawfish boil and had a...
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.
Park Provence is an assisted living community located in Slidell, Louisiana, in the St. Tammany Parish and home to about 27,000 people, while Greater Slidell has a population of 90,000. A beautiful and relaxing area, Slidell is classic New Orleans with its great seafood, tranquil living and good...
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Absolutely stunning and well maintained property, Staff and manager are more like family. Residents are happy and friendly and the food is deserving of it's own review. Dining goes above and beyond making...
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.
We are 10 minutes from the North Shore (Slidell) and less than 30 minutes North of New Orleans, 30 minutes West of Ms Gulf Coast and 45 minutes South of Hattiesburg, Ms. Our Residents enjoy an active lifestyle at the most affordable rates anywhere! We are a faith-based community focusing on...
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From our understanding our loved one really seems to be enjoying the meals, and we have heard they have great activities. The staff do a great job keeping in constant contact with the families.
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.
Azalea Estates of Slidell is a serene and peaceful assisted living community for our seniors. Located in the heart of Slidell, Louisiana, it offers privacy and all the comforts of your own home, including a living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. Many people prefer it for its hospitality and...
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Gainesville, MS
The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $2,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ansley, MS with an average of $2,828 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Gainesville
Recent reviews for independent living in Gainesville
Beehive Homes of Picayune
5.0
We are very pleased with all of the Beehive Homes of Picayune community. What we like the most about the community is that the staff were professional, courteous, and friendly personnel cannot be beat. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we ...
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Azalea Estates of Slidell
5.0
This is a nice community and the staff is outstanding and very caring to his needs. The menu is appealing, and he has liked most of the meals that are offered. They do offer a lot of great activities for him to participate. They should concern and they take him to doctor's appointments. We would ...
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Summerfield Senior Living of Slidell
4.7
The Summerfield Senior Living community in general has a very warm feeling to it. We really like the courtyard and being able to walk around the pond. Every time we come to visit we always see the staff interacting and engaging with the residents and always check in on them. We really like the ...
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Gainesville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gainesville, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville 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 Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gainesville, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville 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 Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gainesville, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beehive Homes of Picayune, Oak Park Village at Slidell and SummerHouse Park Provence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gainesville, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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