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Memory Care Communities in Gulfport, Mississippi

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Gulfport, MS below include 7 memory care communities with 82 reviews. On average in Gulfport, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Although Gulfport's memory care costs are $375 higher than the Mississippi state average, they fall below the U.S. average by $875. Gulfport's prices are also less expensive than those in many neighboring cities. Hattiesburg and Jackson in Mississippi show rates of $5,155 and $5,438 respectively. New Orleans, LA, is also more expensive than Gulfport by over $200, as is Daphne, AL.

Gulfport

$4,750

Mississippi

$4,375

United States

$5,625

Hattiesburg

$5,155

Jackson

$5,438

New Orleans, LA

$4,966

Daphne, AL

$4,985

Paying for Memory Care in Gulfport

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Seniors in Gulfport pay an average of $4,750 per month for memory care; however, prices may shift up or down based on the level of care needed.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Gulfport

 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Mississippi page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Mississippi

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

 

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

 

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Mississippi page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Because of the nature of memory care, it tends to be more expensive than other senior care options. In Gulfport, only nursing home care costs more by over $2,500 per month. Some seniors with memory loss may be able to remain in their own homes at least for a while and bring in home care or home health care for $4,195. Assisted living facilities charge $950 less per month for their services than memory care communities.

Memory Care

$4,750

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,195

Assisted Living Facility

$3,800

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,314

Free Memory Care Resources in Gulfport

Gulfport and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Gulfport, please visit our Memory Care in Mississippi page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Gulfport

The Mississippi State Department of Health licenses and oversees memory care facilities in Gulfport. This kind of regulation assures seniors and their families that communities maintain high standards of service and care. An easily accessible online health facilities directory contains information about licensed communities so seniors can make informed decisions about their care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Gulfport

 

  • Gulfport's cost of living is low compared to the national average. On a 100-point scale with the U.S. average at 100, Gulfport comes in at 80.6. Several subcategories also come in low, including housing, groceries, transportation and utilities. While seniors in memory care don't have to worry about these expenses directly, the lower costs can make their budgets lighter as they pay for their care.
  • Violent crime in Gulfport is lower than average at 18.5 out of a 100. The U.S. average is 22.7. Property crime, however, is high at 70.1 (with a U.S. average of 35.4). Seniors who live in memory care communities benefit from the security those locations provide. They often use high-tech monitoring and secure entry to help keep residents safe.
  • While Gulfport's climate is quite warm in the summer, its winter weather is much more comfortable. In fact, the city's winter comfort index score is 7.9 out of 10. Most memory care communities are air-conditioned with excellent climate control systems, so residents stay comfortable no matter what the weather.
  • Gulfport's residents enjoy above-average air and water quality. On a 100-point scale, water quality comes in at 60 (with a national average of 55) and air quality at 62 (with a national average of 58). Healthy air and water can reduce the risk of disease and respiratory problems.
  • Gulfport's population is served by two major hospitals. Singing River Gulfport provides a wide range of care, including robotic surgery, a sleep center and emergency services with a Level III Trauma Center. Cardiology, rheumatology and orthopedics specialties are also available. Memorial Hospital Gulfport provides a Level II Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center and a cancer center with advanced treatments.

 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Gulfport

 

Gulfport Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Mississippi are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Mississippi page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Mississippi

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Codeblue

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands

If you are interested in placing your loved one in the memory care unit, be advised of the following issues. There is a specific nurse who should NO longer be able to work with the memory care...

Provider response

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion of our community and have thoughtfully reviewed your comments and feedback. We are disappointed that we did not make a better impression.

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allspice

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands

I have visited the memory care unit and have found the following.. 1.0 Tables not cleaned between breakfast and lunch 2.0 Trash under tables 3.0 Activites are minimal...see many residents...

Provider response

We are concerned by your comments as they do not reflect our values and policies as a company. We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, our residents, and the families we serve by...

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Pat

I visited this facility

Review of Seashore Highlands

I did a tour of Seashore Highlands Retirement Community. It had a very homey feel, it didn't have an institutional feel. It was a little smaller than the other place I visited. For someone that...

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