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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bay St Louis, MS
The cost of independent living in Bay St Louis is about $3,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 88 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Gulfport, Slidell and Diamondhead.
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9.2
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25 reviews
Based on the experience we had with Oak Park, I would recommend this community to other families. Although I don't think I will use them again for respite as they raised their price from [fee removed] a day...
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.
Small private-pay community in Slidell, LA (30 miles outside of New Orleans) offering 26 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care apartments. Two floor plans are available -- a studio apartment (385 square feet) and a one-bedroom apartment (420 square feet). Community has never flooded!...
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7 reviews
The staff at Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport are very friendly, they are also quick to call the family with medical emergencies and are just so well organized and put together. As far as the food...
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.
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23 reviews
After doing a lot of research we needed a place for mom to transition to live and the staff here are caring and friendly clean and plan lots of fun with the residents !!! Planning a crawfish boil and had a...
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.
Park Provence is an assisted living community located in Slidell, Louisiana, in the St. Tammany Parish and home to about 27,000 people, while Greater Slidell has a population of 90,000. A beautiful and relaxing area, Slidell is classic New Orleans with its great seafood, tranquil living and good...
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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...
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.
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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Absolutely stunning and well maintained property, Staff and manager are more like family. Residents are happy and friendly and the food is deserving of it's own review. Dining goes above and beyond making...
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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This facility was new when we moved mom in. Of course, there were some bumps along the way and we understood that. They had a high turnover with staff. The care was good, but I feel like some of the staff...
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.
The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands is a family-owned and operated senior living community in beautiful Gulfport, Mississippi. Offering a comforting blend of Southern hospitality and thoughtful amenities, our senior care community is a place where you or your loved one can experience joy and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
We are 10 minutes from the North Shore (Slidell) and less than 30 minutes North of New Orleans, 30 minutes West of Ms Gulf Coast and 45 minutes South of Hattiesburg, Ms. Our Residents enjoy an active lifestyle at the most affordable rates anywhere! We are a faith-based community focusing on...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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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From our understanding our loved one really seems to be enjoying the meals, and we have heard they have great activities. The staff do a great job keeping in constant contact with the families.
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.
Azalea Estates of Slidell is a serene and peaceful assisted living community for our seniors. Located in the heart of Slidell, Louisiana, it offers privacy and all the comforts of your own home, including a living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. Many people prefer it for its hospitality 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.
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 independent living in Bay St Louis, MS
The average cost of senior living in Bay St Louis is $3,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ansley, MS with an average of $2,828 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bay St Louis, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bay St Louis, MS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bay St Louis, MS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bay St Louis
Recent reviews for independent living in Bay St Louis
Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport
4.6
It's a good environment for independent living. The residents get the feeling of living in an apartment and being independent. The studio is small, but it's neat and clean. It's an enjoyable place with plenty of activities.
Azalea Estates of Slidell
5.0
This is a nice community and the staff is outstanding and very caring to his needs. The menu is appealing, and he has liked most of the meals that are offered. They do offer a lot of great activities for him to participate. They should concern and they take him to doctor's appointments. We would ...
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The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands
4.8
The cleanliness, the organization and the friendliness of the staff members at Claiborne immediately stood out to our family. We like the location of this community and how it is newer and based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to others.
Bay St Louis independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay St Louis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bay St Louis, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bay St Louis independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bay St Louis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bay St Louis, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay St Louis independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bay St Louis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bay St Louis, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay St Louis independent 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 independent living communities in Bay St Louis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bay St Louis, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Park Village at Slidell, Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport and SummerHouse Park Provence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bay St Louis, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Bay St Louis, Mississippi. See the full list.
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