Compilation of Mississippi Assisted Living Facilities
This directory includes 521 senior living options for Mississippi. Use the "Advance Search" to find all the nearest services.
Mississippi has a senior population of approximately 350,000 which is only 12% of the population of Mississippi. States like Mississippi that have a smaller senior population usually have the best options for assisted living facilities in the larger cities. The cities the Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Hattiesburg should have the greatest selection of assisted living facilities in the state of Mississippi. Some of the smaller and more remote cities have less options for assisted living and also less options for important senior services. State-of-the-art emergency care and cancer treatment are just a few of the critical health care needs for those considering different options on where to live. Access to health care systems must be balanced with access to friends and family to give seniors and enjoyable and safe living environment. Other important factors in selecting an assisted living facility include the cost and amenities. Smaller facilities offer more personal service while larger facilities they have an activity director that keeps life in the assisted living facility active and interesting. Safety is also a very critical factor in selecting an assisted living facility. Once you have narrowed down your selection to a few facilities you can contact the local government agencies to get information about these facilities before you make a commitment to a residency.
Government Over Sight Of Mississippi Assisted Living Facilities
The Department of Health specs Mississippi assisted living facilities on an annual basis inspection reports should be posted at the facility. There are also available by contacting the Department of Health Public Information Office at 601-576-7300. There maybe if the associated with copies of assisted living facility inspection reports. Use this number to request copies of complaints registered against an assisted living facility. You may also use this number to report any complaints against an facility. You may also contact your Mississippi Ombudsman to get help with complaints:
- Anniece McLemore,State LTC Ombudsman MS Dept. of Human Services, Div. of Aging
- 750 North State Street Jackson, MS 39202
- Website:http://www.mdhs.s tate.ms.us
- Phone: (601)359-4927 Fax: (601)359-9664
Try to have a short list of preferred assisted living facilities before you contact these organizations to get more information about their current governmental status.
Here is a SMALL sample of the 521 options for the state of Mississippi. Use the advanced search to find all the facilities.
Assisted Living Facilities for Jackson, Columbus, Starkville, Pascagoula, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Vicksburg, Greenwood, Grenada, Corinth, Tupelo, Oxford, Greenville, Biloxi Gulfport, and all of the surrounding cities.
