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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lamar, MS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Lamar, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Lamar or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Lamar.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Lamar for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Lamar area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Byhalia, Holly Springs and Collierville.
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8.7
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26 reviews
I toured 5 different facilities and this was hands down the best fit for my mother. This facility is very clean and well-maintained, without any foul odors or disinfectant scent masking bad smells. 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.
Ciel Senior Living of Collierville is located in the town of Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb located in the Memphis, Tennessee metropolitan area.Collierville offers its residents a quiet and quaint atmosphere with the luxury of being thirty minutes away from the exciting Blues and BBQ of...
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I looked at 8 places and stopped after I walked into Beehive for the first time.My mother has been completely comfortable since the first moment she walked in the door. She was completely independent before...
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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6 reviews
It has been a decent experience for my mother here at this community. There are some improvement that they need to make before I would recommend them. The community looks nice, they do a very good job 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.
SomerOak Senior Living is located in Somerville, TN. This assisted living community provides the best care to seniors who are looking to call Somerville their home. A part of Fayette County, Somerville offers much to do and see. Residents and their guests enjoy spending time at Davis Square and...
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Things are going pretty well so far.Staff is knowledgable in assisting clients with all levels of memory care issues. Warm and welcoming environment, with secured access which was the most important issue...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home here at Schilling Gardens. Schilling Gardens and The Arbors at Schilling Gardens is located in beautiful Collierville, TN. Collierville is one of the most desirable...
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We were welcomed as family when we came.the friendly and courteous staff seemed glad to work there.
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.
Christopher's Personal Care Home offers various services for seniors and others such as Memory Care, assisted living and Alzheimer care. Our facility is located in Holly Springs, MS 38635. At Christopher's Personal Care Home our elderly residents get assistance with mobility tasks, meal...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Lamar, MS
The average cost of senior living in Lamar is $4,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kossuth, MS with an average of $3,128 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lamar, MS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lamar, MS by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lamar, MS
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Private income options in Mississippi
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VA benefits in Mississippi
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lamar
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lamar
Ciel Senior Living of Collierville
5.0
They are a great staff and beautiful settings . Communication is great. Did is great. Very attentive. They go above and beyond. You can tell the staff love their jobs.
Lamar review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 9 Lamar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lamar 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 Lamar 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 25 reviews of 9 Lamar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lamar 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.Lamar, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
4.6
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
3.7
4.5
Meals & dining
3.3
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.3
4.1
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Lamar assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar, 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 Lamar 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 Lamar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lamar, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lamar 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 Lamar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lamar, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lamar 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 Lamar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lamar, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar 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 Lamar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lamar, MSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar 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 Lamar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lamar, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lamar
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 Lamar protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ciel Senior Living of Collierville, Beehive Homes of Collierville and SomerOak Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lamar, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Lamar, Mississippi. See the full list.
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