Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Meridian, MS below include 6 Assisted Living facilities with 21 reviews. On average in Meridian, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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4555 35th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39305
4.2
(14 reviews)
"I went to Brookdale Meridian. There was nothing about it that I didn't like, because the people were absolutely wonderful. It was clean and it was very friendly. And when I walked in the door I was greeted, and I was immediately dealt with. I didn't ..."
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538 Bonita Lakes Drive, Meridian, MS 39301
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Meridian Living seemed very secure and very home-like. Their menus and activities were very impressive. I was very impressed with the staff and the atmosphere of the entire facility. It felt more like a nice hotel, rather than a nursing home facility..."
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6600 Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian, MS 39305
4.5
(6 reviews)
"I toured Aldersgate Retirement Community and it is a beautiful place. It's like a village. They have 2 or 3 buildings that are independent living and they also have assisted living. I believe it's a faith-based place and it felt like home when I walk..."
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4360 Mississippi 39, Meridian, MS 39301
"The Preserve at Meridian is a community that provides exceptional person-centered care to residents from all walks of life. Whether your lov..."
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6434 Dale Dr, Marion, MS 39342
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Mississippi State Department of Health H..."
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421 County Road 280, Shubuta, MS 39360
"Located in the quiet farming community of Shutuba, MS, Wisteria Manor provides a peaceful, homelike environment. The assisted living facilit..."
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The average assisted living cost in Meridian runs $3,150 monthly, which is lower than the state and national average of $3,500 and $4,500, respectively. Furthermore, Meridian is among the most pocket-friendly destinations in Mississippi for residential assisted living. Seniors in Gulfport pay about $650 more than those in Meridian, while individuals in Hattiesburg experience a $974 price hike. The median rate rises further to $4,350 in Mississippi’s capital of Jackson.
Meridian
$3,150
Mississippi
$3,500
United States
$4,500
Jackson
$4,350
Hattiesburg
$4,124
Gulfport
$3,800
In Meridian, assisted living communities charge an average monthly fee of $3,150.
Seniors living in Meridian's assisted living facilities may be eligible to have the cost of services covered by Medicaid under the state's 1915(c) waiver.
Mississippi does not provide any Medicaid coverage to pay for the cost of room and board and does not offer an optional supplement to Supplemental Security Income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Mississippi page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page.
Costing around $3,150 per month, assisted living is among the most affordable long-term care choices in Meridian. Adult day health care costs $2,283 less per month for support services during the day in a community setting. In-home care is 17.9% costlier than assisted living, while home health care is 23.4% more expensive than assisted living.
Service-wise, in-home care includes assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, transferring and light domestic chores, while home health care provides intermittent skilled nursing services and therapeutic support. Seniors requiring around-the-clock care and supervision can expect to pay around $6,312 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home, double the price of assisted living.
In-Home Care
$3,838
Home Health Care
$4,113
Adult Day Health Care
$867
Assisted Living Facility
$3,150
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,312
Note: Data for Meridian, MS, was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tuscaloosa, AL, was used instead.
Meridian and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Meridian, please visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page.
Meridian Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Mississippi are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Rosemary
5.0
Review of Brookdale Meridian
I went to Brookdale Meridian. There was nothing about it that I didn't like, because the people were absolutely wonderful. It was clean and it was very friendly. And when I walked in the door I was...
Assisted Living
Nancy
5.0
Review of Brookdale Meridian
Brookdale Meridian was a great place. The staff was excellent. Everybody was friendly. The facility was beautiful. Everything was just topnotch. I would recommend it to anybody. The rooms were nice...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Meridian Living
Meridian Living seemed very secure and very home-like. Their menus and activities were very impressive. I was very impressed with the staff and the atmosphere of the entire facility. It felt more...
Provider response
Thank you so much for the kind words!
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