About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shepherd, MS
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.
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 Houston, Reid and Bruce.
Shepherd Independent Living Facilities | 82 Reviews
Showing 29 communities
Last Updated: 12/20/24
Sort by
Filter by
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
I have been here for about two years and I love it. I've become friends with all of the residents and staff and they really care about how you're doing. They bend over backwards to help me when i'm feeling...
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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...
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
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
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepherd, MS vs. the state and national average
Shepherd, MS
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepherd vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shepherd, MS by room type
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Independent Living in Shepherd over time
Shepherd, MSMS stateNational
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.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
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 ...
Read more
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 ...
Read more
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.
Shepherd, MSNational
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%
32.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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.
Shepherd, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
36.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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.
Shepherd, MSNational
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
27.6%
45.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Shepherd
- Houston, Mississippi
- Reid, Mississippi
- Bruce, Mississippi
- Big Creek, Mississippi
- Misterton, Mississippi
- Randolph, Mississippi
- Robbs, Mississippi
- Paris, Mississippi
- Taylor, Mississippi
- Water Valley, Mississippi
- Sonora, Mississippi
- Anchor, Mississippi
- Woodland, Mississippi
- Pyland, Mississippi
- Hall, Mississippi
- Tabbville, Mississippi
- Atlanta, Mississippi
- Buckhorn, Mississippi
- Thelma, Mississippi
- Gershorm, Mississippi
More options near Shepherd, Mississippi
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top