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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Mechanicsburg, MS

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The cost of independent living in Mechanicsburg is about $4,020 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 140 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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When my daughter has to move to Mississippi I decided to follow her. So she and her three daughters went to four different senior place and together they decided this was the best place for grandma. What I...
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.
Join a community overflowing with warmth and friendliness at The Waterford on Highland Colony. Featuring Independent Living services in Ridgeland, Mississippi, our community puts a focus on getting the most out of life. Our residents can participate in weekly activities, including movie nights,...
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Place is often understaffed. They have been known to forget to feed the bedridden. It's unfair to not mention the several assistants that are caring, patient and professional
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.
Endless OpportunitiesIn a beautiful and peaceful setting with wooded landscapes and a tranquil fishing pond, you can enjoy all kinds of luxury amenities without sacrificing the comforts of home. Here at our assisted living and memory care community in Clinton, Mississippi, you will find cozy and...
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This community is great and my loved one has been receiving good care. Everyone has been very concerned and supportive with my loved one. This community has given me a lot of comfort for relief knowing that...
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.
The Blake at Township is an assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi their home. This community provides its residents with the memory care that they are looking for, while offering them a peaceful place to call home. Guests of our...
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: 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.
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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My mom passed away in 2014 after making Sunnybrook her home for 8 years. She loved being there. She loved her caregivers. Her caregivers loved her. I could talk about all the amenities and the staff and the...
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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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A great community that gives excellent care for my father. A beautiful and clean community. They do offer alot of activities for everyone. I would recommend this to others for great care!
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.
St. Catherine's Village, located in Madison Mississippi, is known as Mississippi's premiere all inclusive continuing retirement care community. Dedicated to family and ministry, St. Catherine's Village makes for a warm environment for elderly residents living in this senior home. Offering a wide...
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Cost of independent living in Mechanicsburg, MS

The average cost of senior living in Mechanicsburg is $4,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rolling Fork, MS with an average of $2,052 per month.

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

Mechanicsburg, MS
$4,020/mo
$3,512/mo
$3,697/mo

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

Mechanicsburg, MS
$4,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,746/mo
Independent Living
$4,020/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,280/mo
Studio
$3,702/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,755/mo

Senior living costs in Mechanicsburg 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: Mechanicsburg, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMechanicsburg, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$4,020/mo$3,315/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,460/mo$3,549/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,746/mo$3,658/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Mechanicsburg, MS:$4,020/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Mechanicsburg, MS:$4,460/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Mechanicsburg, MS:$4,746/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Mechanicsburg, MS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mechanicsburg 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
Mechanicsburg, MS$3,164/mo$3,225/mo-1.9%
Mississippi$2,983/mo$2,694/mo+10.7%
National$3,174/mo$3,044/mo+4.3%
Mechanicsburg, MS
2024 average cost:$3,164/mo
2023 average cost:$3,225/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$2,983/mo
2023 average cost:$2,694/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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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 Mechanicsburg

Recent reviews for independent living in Mechanicsburg

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.

Brookdale Clinton

5.0
Before she was ready to move, my Mom began making plans. She knew an adult living community would be a fun, safe, and cost-effective way to retire. Especially because she lives a thousand miles away from all of her children and grandchildren. So, we had conversations. And we reached out to A ...
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The Waterford on Highland Colony in Ridgeland, MS

5.0
Looks like they have fun at The Waterford all the time! I've seen them play Bingo, cards, trivia and even going out on field trips! The staff is so supportive and loving. I can't image wanting to live anywhere else.

Mechanicsburg independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mechanicsburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mechanicsburg, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mechanicsburg, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford on Highland Colony, Brookdale Clinton and The Blake at Township are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mechanicsburg, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Mechanicsburg, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Mechanicsburg, Mississippi is The Waterford on Highland Colony. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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