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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Avent, MS
Assisted living costs in Avent average about $3,516 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 86 communities in Avent. Our detailed directory has 373 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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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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[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...
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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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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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Alden Pointe is Hattiesburg's premier assisted living and memory care community, providing exemplary services to its residents since 2004. The community is comprised of 36 suites in three neighborhoods, two for assisted living and one dedicated to memory care. Alden Pointe's team believes in...
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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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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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My mother is a permanent resident here at Magnolia and I am extremely happy with the care and cleanliness of this facility. She gets the very best of 24/7 round the clock care. The staff is the best. The...
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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.
Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, Magnolia Gardens provides a welcoming and beautiful space designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors in a friendly community setting. Within a peaceful, residential neighborhood, our community is only a few minutes from several restaurants and...
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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 assisted living in Avent, MS
The average cost of senior living in Avent is $3,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, MS with an average of $2,467 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Avent, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Avent, MS vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Avent
Recent reviews for assisted living in Avent
Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living
5.0
Love the place! Amazing place for your loved ones! We picked this community because of the director and the employees. I would recommend to others.
SummerHouse Bay Cove in Biloxi, MS
5.0
I have to tell you that everyone I interacted with was wonderful.The staff is very approachable and helpful. I have attended several events, and families are welcomed and encouraged to participate with their family member. I am able to take my brother to his appointments, and when I visit I ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
5.0
I wanted to place my father here due to the proximity of his healthcare providers. The entire staff has been amazing at shepherding my father through a difficult transition and multiple health crises. I am confident he is receiving a high quality of care from people who love what they do.
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Friendly and dedicated staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, One Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility, and Bellevue Assisted Living. Residents and their families express appreciation for the personnel's commitmen ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities are a significant aspect of many seniors' lives in senior living communities. Residents at Proveer at Port City, SummerHouse Bay Cove, and Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living enjoy a wide range of social events, crafts, music sessions, and outings, which help them stay active ...
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Clean and updated living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of clean and well-maintained community spaces, with residents of Crowne Place, Proveer at Port City, and Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs praising the cleanliness and upkeep of their rooms and common areas.
Comfortable and homelike atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere of their community, like SummerHouse Bay Cove, Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, and Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport, where residents feel at ease and can enjoy a sense of familiarity.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Providing nutritious and tasty meals is a priority for many senior living communities. Residents of Crowne Place, SummerHouse Bay Cove, and The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands express satisfaction with the quality and variety of the food offered, as well as the accommodations made for diet ...
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Individualized care plans. Residents at SummerHouse Bay Cove, One Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility, and Brookdale Biloxi mention the personalized attention they receive, including accommodations for their unique needs and preferences, ensuring they feel cared for and valued.
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Avent review score based on 101 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 70 Avent assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Avent review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for Avent assisted living
When assisted living 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 101 reviews of 70 Avent assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Avent resident and family assisted living 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.Avent, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Avent assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avent assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avent, 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 Avent assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Avent that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.9%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Avent assisted living
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 Avent Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.1%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.9%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.7%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avent assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Avent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Avent assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Avent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avent assisted 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 assisted living communities in Avent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.1%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
27.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Avent
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Mississippi assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Avent protect seniors.
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