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Memory care in Vernal offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Vernal is about $3,770 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 67 communities, read 417 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Proveer at Port City
66 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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I would write all the categories, a five, except for number eight because I have to have ice cream and toiletries delivered or brought to him on a regular basis. Yes, I would recommend Proveer at Port City...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community in the greater Mobile area, Proveer at Port City offers a variety of vibrant social and cultural opportunities that engage residents’ minds and bodies. Take advantage of a full calendar of educational, social, cultural and entertainment...
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44 Floor plans available
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9.2
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9.2
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So far a 5 for all. Everyone that we met was friendly and helpful. If they could not help with a question, they found someone that could. And the place smells fantastic. A wonderful neighborhood experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a premier personal care community along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s a community you’ll be proud to call home. Here, you can center yourself and focus on living the good life, and we will take care of the rest. We offer world-class personal care for...
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55 Photos available
9.0
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9.0
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I would rate 5 on all the questions. I'm very pleased with Carillon Oaks. They are very friendly and really care about the residents
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory 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.
Memory care—just for her. Introducing the area’s first assisted-living community exclusively for women’s memory care needs. Located minutes from downtown Mobile, Springhill and west Mobile, Carillon Oaks’ location preserves area residents’ fond memories of life lived conveniently near town—but...
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8.9
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8.9
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The staff and management were very helpful and friendly. They worked with us to get the apartment set up and ready for my daughter's arrival. They went above and beyond to help her get settled in. I'm happy...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory 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.
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.
Gordon Oaks offers a wide variety of services designed with you in mind. We make everyday life simple.Our Apartment Living residents can relax pool side, participate in our activities program, and enjoy our dining room with the purchase of a meal plan. Independent Living residents will have an...
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88 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
8.9
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55 reviews
8.9
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
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.
Are All Mobile-Area Retirement Communities Alike? Somerby Is Truly Something Special. It's The Somerby Spark that does it. Visit Somerby of Mobile, and you'll find beautiful rental apartment homes — in an active, vibrant retirement community just minutes from everything you love in Mobile —...
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8.8
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35 reviews
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I'm pleased with it and [name removed] is adjusting well. It serves our needs very well. Everyone is so kind and attentive to [name removed]
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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18 reviews
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My niece is liking it so far. Location and knowing relatives whose loved ones experienced living there. Also friendly, welcoming, and nice clean facility. Beautiful large dining room.
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.
Good Times, Better CompanyCome join us at our warm and friendly assisted living community in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and you can exchange the monotony of household chores for a life rich in quality care, beautiful accommodations, spacious common rooms, and a community calendar spilling over...
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The staff is very attentive, dedicated, and keep family aware of everything going on with their loved one. They do an outstanding job. My mother has severe Dementia and they're well trained to deal with any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
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8.3
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38 reviews
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Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
Proveer at Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
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After my stroke Crowne was a safe place for my re-hab, there were many kind people there. Stand-outs for me were [name removed] in the office and [name removed] was awesome she was a nurse on my hall and...
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.
Crowne Place is an assisted living community located in the prestigious Spring Hill area of Mobile, Alabama. There are several beautifully appointed living rooms that include tables for playing games or hosting bridge clubs. Three meals a day with choice of entrees are served in the elegant...
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Photo of Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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19 reviews
8.0
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I gave it a 4 star rating because of daddy’s bathroom. I was under the impression that they would be cleaning his room. It’s very dusty or was. I dusted for him. The bathroom was a hot mess! On the other...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory 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.
A Wonderful LifeWe know how challenging it can be to transition the care of someone you love to someone else, but we also know they are in for a rich and full life here at our memory care community in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Because we handle all the household chores and provide quality,...
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Photo of Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg
4848 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.9
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14 reviews
7.9
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While my aunt was in assisted living her received excellent care. I just moved her to the other side in memory care. I'll find out my next visit. How things are going. The dining hall was elegant , the food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the “Hub City” of the South, is just a 90-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast, New Orleans and Mobile, and is home to Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg. Located in a quiet and scenic wooded area, we are convenient to Turtle Creek Mall, the Merit...
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Photo of SummerHouse Bay Cove Memory Care
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7.8
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They bent over backwards to get him admitted quickly. Every need or concern has been dealt with quickly and in a friendly manner. Staff is always willing to do whatever we need.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory 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.
Tucked away on a secluded peninsula of Back Bay Biloxi is a gated Assisted Living getaway, a premier waterfront development for those who savor quality and embrace a panoramic view of nature's wonder and beauty. Wake up to the whisper of the bay breeze or say goodnight to the moonlit ripples from...
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Photo of Knollwood Pointe
1111 Photos available
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34 reviews
7.1
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34 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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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.
Murray House is a portrait of our philosophy for living life with dignity. The quality care our responsive care givers provide, and our respect for all is reflected in the daily lives and high morale of our residents, in our attentive staff, and in the confidence placed in us by caring and...
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Photo of The Claiborne at Hattiesburg Assisted Living and Memory Care
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This community is wonderful. You wouldn't believe the care my loved one is receiving, it is unbelievable. The Clairborne always fulfill the needs of the residents. If you ask for anything, they will...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
Whether you enjoy the freedom of personal independence or the comfort of being catered to, the levels of care offered at The Claiborne at Hattiesburg are tailored to meet your personal needs and preferences. Our Assisted Living community offers a wide range of options and services for seniors who...
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The experience was good and my loved one was happy. We picked this community, because my loved one knew other residents. She has had a stroke so she's not there any longer. They did a really good job.
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.
Bellevue Assisted Living Community is located in Hattiesburg, Ms. We are a family owned and operated community. At Bellevue our seniors will continue living their lives to the fullest, while experiencing a true sense of belonging. With a dedicated and caring staff, our goal is to provide our...
Photo of Brookdale Biloxi
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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When [name removed] was there, I heard talk that the hall carpet was going to be refurbished as it was quite soiled; it did not occur during [name removed] stay. It may be done by now. I found all of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
Round-the-Clock CareFrom the moment you walk through our front door, you may find yourself thinking you stumbled upon a family reunion instead of an assisted living and memory care community. We can’t blame you. From the warmth and friendliness of the care team to the sound of residents laughing...
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Staff is caring and friendly. There does not seem to be enough drivers to take clients to doctor appointments. That is a real problem for me as we live out of state. The facility is lovely. The food is...
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.
One Magnolia Place offers comfortable suites, exquisite dining experiences, beautiful surroundings with a unique southern charm and a caring staff. You can maintain your independence while enjoying a more leisurely lifestyle. Schedule an appointment and let us show you how to make One Magnolia...
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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
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.
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, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
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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.
Photo of Carrington Place
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory 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.
Carrington Place is an assisted living community located in Satsuma, Mobile County, Alabama. If you are looking for a new residence where you will feel comfortable and secure, then Carrington Place is the community for you. Named after the Satsuma orange, Satsuma is a beautiful city filled with...
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.

Cost of memory care in Vernal, MS

The average cost of senior living in Vernal is $3,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, MS with an average of $2,600 per month.

Memory care costs in Vernal, MS, vs. nearby cities

Vernal, MS
$3,770/mo
$3,794/mo

Memory care costs in Vernal, MS, vs. state and national averages

Vernal, MS
$3,770/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Vernal, MS, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,770/mo

Memory care costs in Vernal, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,165/mo
Studio
$4,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,478/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
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVernal, MSMississippiU.S.
Memory Care$3,770/mo$3,658/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,594/mo$3,549/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,351/mo$3,315/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Vernal, MS:$3,770/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Vernal, MS:$3,594/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Vernal, MS:$3,351/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Vernal, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Vernal and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Vernal, MSMS stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Vernal, MS

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Vernal have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Vernal, MS$5,247/mo$5,195/mo+1.0%
Mississippi$5,052/mo$4,727/mo+6.9%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Vernal, MS
2024 average cost:$5,247/mo
2023 average cost:$5,195/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$5,052/mo
2023 average cost:$4,727/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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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.

What families are saying about memory care in Vernal

Recent reviews for memory care in Vernal

One Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility in Gulfport, MS

5.0
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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Gordon Oaks Senior Living in Mobile, AL

4.1
The value for the money was what really stuck out to me about Gordon Oaks over other places I saw. After visiting, I felt confident that this was the best place possible to place my Mom. The staff is friendly and attentive.

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

5.0
To my knowledge I'm the only family member that visits my mother. I regret that I wasn't informed when she came down with Covid as I am co- Guardian and the only family visitor she has. Yes, I would recommend this community to others. It's a nice facility and close by for me .

Vernal review score based on 97 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 97 reviews of 57 Vernal memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Vernal review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Vernal review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Vernal, MS57 facilities
8.4
Lucedale, MS65 facilities
8.4
Leakesville, MS50 facilities

Review subcategories for Vernal memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 97 reviews of 57 Vernal memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Vernal resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Vernal, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Vernal memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vernal memory care 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 care services in Vernal memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Vernal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vernal, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vernal memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Vernal Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vernal, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vernal memory care

Memory care 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
29.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Vernal memory care

Our memory care 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
21.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Vernal memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Vernal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vernal, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Vernal

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Mississippi memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Vernal protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 67 memory care facilities near Vernal, Mississippi. See the full list.
The 67 memory care facilities near you in Vernal, Mississippi typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Vernal, Mississippi, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Vernal, Mississippi ranges from $1200 to $8770. The average Memory Care cost in Vernal, Mississippi is $3,770. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Vernal, Mississippi typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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