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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Handle, MS
The cost of independent living in Handle is about $2,616 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 34 options. Read 99 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 are not perfect but they are clean and the facility smells clean. They are so sweet, aides, nurses, meals are not wonderful but good enough for me. The staff are Christians, a plus for me. Mama was...
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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We have had connections with Meridian Living for a little over a year now, my sister n law is a resident there. We have been kept in formed of every matter & they have been so very helpful & we are so...
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.
Get the independence you desire with the assistance you need! Meridian Living focuses on a comfortable atmosphere and is surrounded with loving, caring, and compassionate caregivers. We offer many serves and amenities. Enjoy 3 delicious meals per day in a casual, relaxing dining room, then visit...
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The staff is always welcoming and friendly. According to my children who visits during mealtime , he has a healthy appetite. I know that y'all attempt to take him outside at times. Taking care of...
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.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and when you come home to our community in historic Meridian, Miss., you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with varied levels of care to accommodate your changing needs. From assisted living to memory care, the transition between levels...
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The Claiborne have been wonderful!!!! I just wish I had moved her here sooner! What we really like about this community are the activities, the facility as a whole and the person who oversees the facility....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Goldton at Adelaide offers Independent living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Our Independent Living community promotes a healthy and energetic lifestyle, giving residents the opportunity to be as engaged and occupied as they choose to be. We offer a variety of maintenance-free apartment...
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The food at this community is excellent. The staff are fantastic. They offer a lot of daily activities and we are able to see some of them on Facebook. The community is very clean and I would recommend it.
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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.
When you visit Montgomery Gardens, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and 1-bedroom...
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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.
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.
The Preserve at Meridian is a community that provides exceptional person-centered care to residents from all walks of life. Whether your loved one is looking for independent living, specialized memory care, or simply needs help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in an assisted living setting,...
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I have peace of mind knowing that my mom is taken care of, to the best interests of all, in all aspects - spiritually, physically, and emotionally. I can't say enough good things about the place. I'm very...
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.
Atwood Personal Care Home is an assisted living community located in Kosciusko, Mississippi in the county of Attala. Kosciusko is a lovely, out of the way town that is peaceful and relaxing. It is a place where people can leave their doors unlocked and children safely run around at night trying...
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, 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.
Atwood Personal Care Home is a senior care home in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Neshoba County. We provide assisted and independent living, as well as adult day services. With a Choctaw Native American heritage, the Philadelphia area is known for the migration that became the Trail of Tears 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.
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.
River Birch Estate Assisted Living is locally owned and operated. Located on beautiful 1 1/2 acre lot in a fully restored home which originally was built by Dr. E. Laird for his family in Union, MS. Later, a large addition was added to the back of the house which provides additional resident...
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
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.
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.
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: 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.
Columbus Gardens offers elegant one and two bedroom apartment homes for those who want an independent lifestyle while enjoying the comforts and conveniences of senior living. This community offers responsive management, 24-hour emergency maintenance, washers and dryers, resident activities and a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
...Serving Older Adults in the Spirit of Christian Love...Independent living for senior adults ages 52 thru 62 disabled or 62 and up. We offer apartment living in downtown West Point, MS.The Henry Clay is well located for the convenience of our residents, the city park, library, post...
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.
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 Handle, MS
The average cost of senior living in Handle is $2,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Macon, MS with an average of $2,371 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Handle, MS vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Handle
Recent reviews for independent living in Handle
The Goldton at Adelaide in Starkville, MS
4.6
This community is worth investigating to see if this is a good option for your loved one. The proper care, respect, and watching over the residents is done well here; however, the staff are still good at allowing the residents have their autonomy.
There are three meals a day, and there is a ...
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Brookdale Meridian
3.1
My mom is diabetic and we pay extra for that. The nurses need educating on how to treat when blood sugar is low. The food is usually too spicy and too much pepper. The combination of food choices per meal doesn't go well together. Food portions are skimpy.
Atwood Personal Care Home in Kosciusko, MS
4.5
This community is clean and bright and the location is very close to our family so we can visit quite often. It also was the least expensive in the area. Right now we aren't sure what all activities they have, those are still pretty limited due to restrictions still in place.
Handle independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handle, 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 Handle 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 Handle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handle, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Handle 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 Handle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handle, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handle 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 Handle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handle, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.7%
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Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC, Meridian Living and Brookdale Meridian are the top-rated independent living facilities near Handle, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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