My Mother has made friends and she enjoys the activities. Bingo, Church etc… The open feeling of the facility makes a big difference also. My Mother is able to get her hair done there, and she enjoys that a...
Garden Hill is a wonderful facility. We have had a great experience. My mom couldn't get any better care. They communicate very well with family. The staff and workers are so caring. The director is not just...
Very nice, clean with the services that are required for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring. Madison Home Place also has affordable pricing. They are currently renovating the dining area hallway and...
I would recommend Silver Creek, but I encourage families to stay engaged. My husband is there every two weeks, and we pop in for other occasions. I feel like some guests don't get enough socialization,...
The staff really care about you here. The size of the one bedroom apartment is adequate for me. Included in the rent is one main meal per day, but you are free to be on different plan adding in breakfast ,...
So many of the staff at Storypoint are vested in the residents with their hearts. The activities director brightens everyone’s day & he connects with each person. The policies relating to connection that...
The staff was amazing attentive and very helpful. They make the residents priority. They truly show they love the job and residents.
The staff was excellent! Showed compassion toward my dad and our family. Was always helpful with any questions or concerns we had.
The staff really care about you here. The size of the one bedroom apartment is adequate for me. Included in the rent is one main meal per day, but you are free to be on different plan adding in breakfast ,...
My Mother has made friends and she enjoys the activities. Bingo, Church etc… The open feeling of the facility makes a big difference also. My Mother is able to get her hair done there, and she enjoys that a...
Very nice, clean with the services that are required for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring. Madison Home Place also has affordable pricing. They are currently renovating the dining area hallway and...
The staff are incredibly professional and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend The Orchard community to other families.
The staff is very kind and caring. They treat everyone with respect. The facility is clean and it doesn't smell like urine. My dad was happy there.
The only thing my mom complains about is the food. Her room size is excellent. The staff is very friendly and they all seem to know her by name and who I am to her without having to tell them.
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...
Unlike assisted living communities, independent living communities in Mississippi aren’t licensed or regulated through the Mississippi State Department of Health. This is because independent living communities don’t provide caregiver assistance for things like bathing or dressing. About half of our partner independent living communities do offer assisted living, or assisted living and memory care, on the same campus. In these cases, those parts of the community do need a license.
Seniors in an independent living apartment can expect the following services without the community requiring a license:[01]
New residents will sign a lease or a contract with the community. This is similar to what you’d sign for an apartment, and you can expect to have the same renter’s rights. Look to the Landlord-Tenant Act for more details.
Since independent living caters to senior tenants, many communities are designed with accessibility features in mind. In Mississippi, you can expect an independent living community to follow these guidelines in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act:[02]
Independent living communities and other senior housing are able to cater to a senior audience through an exemption in the Fair Housing Act. The community must either be occupied only by people 62+ or have a tenant who is over 55 in 80% of the units.[02] For more information about ADA compliance features, refer to Mississippi’s fair housing and equal opportunity policy and procedures.
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Mississippi State Department of Health Central Office
570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-576-7400
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Scheduling line: 855-767-0170
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
735 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-718-4642
Mississippi Department of Health. Chapter 2 – Long-term care Section 201: Housing for the elderly.
Community Services Division. Mississippi Development Authority. (2016, July 1). Fair housing and equal opportunity policy and procedures.
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