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The cost of independent living in Kalem is about $3,511 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 51 options. Read 380 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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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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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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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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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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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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The Admiral Retirement Center is centrally located in the state's capitol of Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson is part of Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties. Being the largest city in the entire state, the area is rich with activities and has a long standing history. Jackson is an exciting place to...
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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Kalem, MS

The average cost of senior living in Kalem is $3,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walnut Grove, MS with an average of $2,388 per month.

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

Kalem, MS
$3,511/mo
$3,533/mo
$3,455/mo

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

Kalem, MS
$3,511/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,295/mo
Independent Living
$3,511/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,900/mo
Studio
$4,064/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,803/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo

Senior living costs in Kalem 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: Kalem, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKalem, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$3,511/mo$3,315/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,928/mo$3,549/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,295/mo$3,658/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Kalem, MS:$3,511/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Kalem, MS:$3,928/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Kalem, MS:$4,295/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Kalem, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kalem 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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Independent living cost trends in Kalem, MS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kalem 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kalem, MS$2,998/mo$2,977/mo+0.7%
Mississippi$3,072/mo$2,976/mo+3.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Kalem, MS
2024 average cost:$2,998/mo
2023 average cost:$2,977/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,072/mo
2023 average cost:$2,976/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Kalem

Recent reviews for independent living in Kalem

SummerHouse Beau Ridge Independent Living in Ridgeland, MS

3.8
This has been a great experience for my loved one. There have been some complaints about the quality and the menu options available for meals. The food has started to go down hill fast according to several residents in the community. There was a notice that rent was going up shortly after ...
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Castlewoods Place in Brandon, MS

4.9
The staff in Memory Care at Castlewoods is exceptional. Their loving, caring and patience in dealing with their residents is evident on every visit I have had to see my Mom. It gives me peace and joy to know my Mom is in such care. I appreciate the activities they have to stimulate the minds and ...
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The Blake at Township in Ridgeland, MS

5.0
The Blake at Township community was great, and we picked this community because our loved one had a Chihuahua and they allowed pets there. That was a really big plus.

Kalem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalem, 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 Kalem 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 Kalem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalem 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 Kalem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kalem, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalem 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 Kalem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
46.4%
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