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The cost of independent living in Shepherd is about $3,302 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 82 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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Photo of Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo
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The facility is very clean, well staffed and caring of the residents. The meals are well balanced and flavorful. I recommend this facility. The room is large and so is the bathroom. They are kept clean and...
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.
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Very clean place nice friendly staff that will go above and beyond to help you and your family member nice spacesous rooms laundry washed Arts crafts nice dinning room and great food I give Magnolia place...
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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Photo of Magnolia Manor at Tupelo
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My dad is at Magnolia Manor and doing well! I would rate a 4 on everything except #5.Administrative staff. For that one, I would rate a 3. They are friendly but some times it's hard to get a hold of someone...
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.
Minutes from downtown Tupelo, Magnolia Tupelo is located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by a forest of oaks and tall swaying pines. With private and semi-private studios and deluxe suites, Magnolia Tupelo offers a pleasing variety of living arrangements for any senior who wants to live...
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Great place and staff. We picked this community, because they had a lot of residents and staff. My loved one, regrets that she didn't move in earlier in her life, and she loves it.
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.
Hermitage Gardens of Oxford is a beautiful, 55-suite retirement community offering Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care. Step inside our doors and discover charming assisted living with a distinctive grace reminiscent of Oxford's celebrated history. Personal touches create a community rich in...
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They took great care of my dad and adjusted levels of care quickly to his needs. He passed away 3 months ago and they still keep in touch. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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It was good overall. A little under staffed. But got better. We picked this community because of the availability and price.
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.
Strategically located in the new Oxford Commons development in Oxford, Mississippi, The Blake at Oxford is a community for seniors unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home. Assisted Living...
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We had a problem with the head nurse saying that one of the doctor's prescriptions was not needed, and she refused to pick it up. So I had to go by and pick it up myself. But the rest of the staff 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.
Providence Assisted Living of Grenada is located in Grenada, Mississippi. We specialize in offering seniors over 65 with an opportunity to live independently, with assistance granted only when it is asked for. We know how important it is for our elderly residents to remain active, both socially...
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They are just now opening the community back up. I've been very pleased with Providence Assisted Living. The staff are always willing to answer questions or accommodate requests from the families about...
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.
Providence Assisted Living of Batesville is located at 640 Keating Road, Batesville, Mississippi 38606. We are located off Highway 55. Our services include assisted living and senior care. We are well known for delivering excellent service to our seniors. Our commitment is to our residents. Their...
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Dogwood is a good place. we've been very pleased. we especially appreciate a few people, [name removed], the attendant/aide - she is so sweet and good to my mother. she holds her accountable, but does it in...
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.
Once you’ve experienced the gracious amenities and professionalism to be found at AvonLea Assisted Living, a place where assisted living meets independent living, you’ll agree it’s a place that’s difficult to forget.In this community, everything is about an invigorating lifestyle — along with the...
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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.
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.
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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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
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
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
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.
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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.
Welcome home to Beau Ridge at Oxford Farms, luxurious, convenient independent living. Beau Ridge, Oxford's newest and most exclusive independent senior adults living community, offers senior adults well-appointed 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with personal entrances and private balconies. Amenities...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shepherd, MS

The average cost of senior living in Shepherd is $3,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Houlka, MS with an average of $2,478 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepherd, MS vs. nearby cities

Shepherd, MS
$3,302/mo
$3,302/mo
$3,421/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepherd, MS vs. the state and national average

Shepherd, MS
$3,302/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepherd vs. other types of senior living

$3,503/mo
Independent Living
$3,302/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shepherd, MS by room type

Studio
$3,208/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,341/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,406/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,150/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shepherd over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shepherd

Recent reviews for independent living in Shepherd

Magnolia Place New Albany

4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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Dogwood New Albany

4.6
Every time we have been able to visited the community it has been clean, and the staff to patient ratio seems to be pretty even. Prior to COVID everything really did seem great. We would recommend this community to others

Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo

4.9
She was the first to live in her room. She had to be placed in a separate behavioral center for ten which helped her. They have a nurse on site 24/7 and they took her to the hospital when she suddenly became ill with RSV on December 31. The ratio of staff to residents is good. She seemed to ...
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Shepherd independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherd independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepherd, 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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd 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
17.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherd 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 Shepherd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherd 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 Shepherd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo, Magnolia Place New Albany and Magnolia Manor at Tupelo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shepherd, Mississippi. See full list of communities.

There are 32 independent living facilities near Shepherd, Mississippi. See the full list.

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