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The cost of independent living in Vernal is about $3,351 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 439 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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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.
Brookside Retirement Community was planned with the needs of today’s seniors in mind. It was designed with four distinct living plans that offer multilevel care within those plans. It is conveniently located in suburban west Mobile along Cottage Hill Road between Hillcrest and Cody Roads. The...
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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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[name removed] is the manager of the community and she was extremely helpful and interactive with our family. Our loved ones stay was short but during his stay they really did do a good job making sure he...
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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: 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.
Photo of Our Southern Home - Dauphin
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: 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.
Lemoyne Place The Lemoyne Place is an assisted living community located in scenic and historical Biloxi, Mississippi. The independent living community creates an inviting atmosphere for everyone with beautiful property and garden to explore. With numerous community services, Biloxi is the perfect...
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We are very happy with the car that we received her from this community. The staff are very caring and were helpful for some special needs. The community was clean and we very pleased with the therapy that...
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
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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.
Brookwood Villa Assisted Living is located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, located in the southeastern county of Wayne. Wayne County was founded in 1809 and is known for its close proximity to Alabama, Mobile and Montgomery and New Orleans, Louisiana as well as its delicious farm grown blueberries. ...
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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: 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.
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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.
Where the comforts of home, combined with the care of assisted living! The Homestead Assisted Living Community offers resort-style senior living in the heart of D’iberville. The Homestead is locally owned and operated by the Cain family, who bring over 50 years of experience in the senior living...
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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.
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 Vernal, MS

The average cost of senior living in Vernal is $3,351 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, MS with an average of $2,600 per month.

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

Vernal, MS
$3,351/mo
$3,579/mo

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

Vernal, MS
$3,351/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,770/mo
Independent Living
$3,351/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,558/mo
Studio
$3,939/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,165/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,308/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,900/mo

Senior living costs in Vernal 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: Vernal, MS
Column state: Mississippi
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Community typeVernal, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$3,351/mo$3,315/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,594/mo$3,549/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,770/mo$3,658/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Vernal, MS:$3,351/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Vernal, MS:$3,594/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Vernal, MS:$3,770/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Vernal

Recent reviews for independent living in Vernal

One Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility in Gulfport, MS

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My dad was not here very long. He was entering hospice and we were worried about what kind of care we could give him at home. He was immobile and needed constant care. The staff at One Magnolia Place did their job to perfection and followed all the rules. For the short time he was there ...
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Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

4.3
The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this occurs, so communication on the leadership level has not been good. However, we have a great ...
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Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living

4.8
The staff at the Brookdale Hattiesburg I was amazing. The friendliness and special attention given to each resident at this community made the decision to choose this place so much easier. The meals are all prepared very good with correct portions and very nutritious. The complex offers a range ...
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Vernal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vernal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vernal, 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 Vernal 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 Vernal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vernal, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Vernal 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 Vernal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vernal, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vernal 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 Vernal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vernal, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
46.4%
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Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile, Proveer at Port City and Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vernal, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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