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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Scott County, MS
The cost of independent living in Scott County is about $3,422 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 51 options. Read 373 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 Forest, Carthage and Pelahatchie.
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Very nice, clean with the services that are required for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring. Madison Home Place also has affordable pricing. They are currently renovating the dining area hallway and...
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.
Madison Home Place offers affordable senior living options with multiple levels of care. Residents can enjoy an easier way of life with their well-being and dignity as our top priority. Our licensed memory care unit is a safe and secure dementia unit ideal for residents with Alzheimer's,...
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61 reviews
Our loved one enjoyed her stay there . We felt confident in the care she received and that she would be safe and cared for. She was starting to participate in activities and had friends who called and even...
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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9.5
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23 reviews
The staff are incredibly professional and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend The Orchard community to other families.
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.
Nominated "Best of the Best" 2022 By Mississippi's Clarion Ledger, The Orchard is considered a Jackson area treasure. For over 30 years we have provided seniors with a compassionate continuum of care that alleviates the worries of aging. Our residents can move into spacious Independent Living...
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29 reviews
My brother was moving and l live 45 minutes from my dad. I was having to go to his house every day, sometimes at night. I hated to leave him alone during the night, because He is diabetic and that scared me....
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.
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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67 reviews
There is so much focus on the activities. The activities Director is creative and energetic. She takes the time to get to know the residents, their families and their needs. I do think they should remove the...
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.
Ridgeland Place welcomes older adults to experience award-winning assisted living and memory care in Ridgeland, MS. Awarded U.S. News's Best Memory Care of 2023, our Madison County senior living community team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of all residents. Individualized care...
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11 reviews
The rooms are very nice and large enough to have furniture that feels familiar to the patient. The staff is great and the food is good. They have activities for them to do and church services for them. She...
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.
Plain View offers the comfort and elegance that you expect in senior care including 24 Hour Care, Respite Care and Adult Day Services. We are located on a beautiful site in Richland, MS, where the blooms of spring and the colors of fall can be enjoyed. You may choose to view from the comfort of...
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8.5
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31 reviews
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
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.
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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8.0
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24 reviews
The staff and residents are so thoughtful and caring! I love everyone there. The maintenance technicians are on top of their game. The housekeepers, kitchen staff, care partners and the directors all make it...
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.
Castlewood Place provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Rankin County, Mississippi area. We are located just south of the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon. Our residents enjoy nearby dining, shopping and recreational activities in Brandon, yet love the quiet country...
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7.8
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23 reviews
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
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.
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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7.7
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38 reviews
Since I moved in here in [date removed], we have undergone a major style renovation, or "refresh" (as corporate refers to it). I suggest you visit or request that photos be sent to you. We should be...
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.
Chateau Ridgeland provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on stunningly landscaped grounds in the quiet community of Ridgeland, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the amenities of the nearby community. We're just minutes...
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7.9
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23 reviews
From my observation, they are as good or better than anyone in the industry and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families
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.
Located in the heart of Flowood, Mississippi, adjacent to the new East Metro Parkway and the Dogwood Promenade, The Blake at Flowood is a community designed for seniors unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will...
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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...
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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...
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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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
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.
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...
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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 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,...
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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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.
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
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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.
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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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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...
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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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
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.
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...
Cost of independent living in Scott County, MS
The average cost of senior living in Scott County is $3,422 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walnut Grove, MS with an average of $2,388 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Scott County, MS vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Scott County, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Scott County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Scott County, MS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Scott County
Recent reviews for independent living in Scott County
The Blake at Flowood
5.0
The Blake at Flowood is a great community. Everyone here is extremely easy to work with and talk to. No where is going to be perfect, but they’re trying. Any issue I had was listened to with open ears and the task was jumped on immediately. They have really improved their staff and care lately. ...
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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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Plain View Assisted Living in Richland, MS
5.0
Plain View Assisted Living was very helpful with the transition of my loved one. The main reason we went with this facility over others that we had looked into was because during the tour, they gave us great information and really explained everything about the facility and what they offered ...
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Scott County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scott County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scott County, 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 Scott County 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 Scott County 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
29.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Scott County 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 Scott County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scott County 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 Scott County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison Home Place, The Waterford on Highland Colony and The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Scott County, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 51 independent living facilities near Scott County, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Scott County, Mississippi is The Waterford on Highland Colony. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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