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I was a caregiver for a relative who was a resident at Garden Hill for about a year. We had a terrible experience at another assisted living facility in Columbus, and found Garden Hill through an internet...
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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The staff is awesome and they do care about the residents there. We have my mom and my father in law there. These people are "real" people. They do a great job and I am sure they are under paid.
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.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and when you come home to our community in historic Meridian, Miss., you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with varied levels of care to accommodate your changing needs. From assisted living to memory care, the transition between levels...
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We have had connections with Meridian Living for a little over a year now, my sister n law is a resident there. We have been kept in formed of every matter & they have been so very helpful & we are so...
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.
Get the independence you desire with the assistance you need! Meridian Living focuses on a comfortable atmosphere and is surrounded with loving, caring, and compassionate caregivers. We offer many serves and amenities. Enjoy 3 delicious meals per day in a casual, relaxing dining room, then visit...
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Apartment size is perfect for my mother. Food is sometimes great but sometimes it is too spicy for my mom. The staff are great and so are the activities. Overall we are very satisfied.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Goldton at Adelaide offers Independent living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Our Independent Living community promotes a healthy and energetic lifestyle, giving residents the opportunity to be as engaged and occupied as they choose to be. We offer a variety of maintenance-free apartment...
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The food at this community is excellent. The staff are fantastic. They offer a lot of daily activities and we are able to see some of them on Facebook. The community is very clean and I would recommend it.
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.
When you visit Montgomery Gardens, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and 1-bedroom...
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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
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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
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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
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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, 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
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 Bee Hive Homes of Marion
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
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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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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, 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: 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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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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 memory care in Handle, MS

The average cost of senior living in Handle is $3,249 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Philadelphia, MS with an average of $2,388 per month.

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

Handle, MS
$3,249/mo
$3,070/mo

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

Handle, MS
$3,249/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,249/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,162/mo
Studio
$4,688/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,792/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,495/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Senior living costs in Handle 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: Handle, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHandle, MSMississippiU.S.
Memory Care$3,249/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,189/mo$3,579/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,610/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Handle, MS:$3,249/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Handle, MS:$3,189/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Handle, MS:$2,610/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Handle, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Handle 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.

Handle, MSMS stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Handle, MS

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Handle 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
Handle, MS$4,457/mo$4,848/mo-8.1%
Mississippi$4,379/mo$4,764/mo-8.1%
National$5,500/mo$5,506/mo-0.1%
Handle, MS
2024 average cost:$4,457/mo
2023 average cost:$4,848/mo
Percent change:-8.1%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$4,379/mo
2023 average cost:$4,764/mo
Percent change:-8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,500/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Handle

Recent reviews for memory care in Handle

Atwood Personal Care Home in Kosciusko, MS

4.5
This community is clean and bright and the location is very close to our family so we can visit quite often. It also was the least expensive in the area. Right now we aren't sure what all activities they have, those are still pretty limited due to restrictions still in place.

Brookdale Meridian

5.0
The staff is always welcoming and friendly. According to my children who visits during mealtime , he has a healthy appetite. I know that y'all attempt to take him outside at times. Taking care of individuals are a difficult and time consuming task. I am thankful to all of you.

The Goldton at Adelaide in Starkville, MS

5.0
My mother is doing great with her move to this community. They are taking good care of her, and her needs. The staff is well, and they have been kind, and helpful. When I visit the community is spotless, and everything looks great. They provide nice meals, and keep them busy with the good ...
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Handle review score based on 27 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 23 Handle memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Handle 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

Handle review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Handle, MS23 facilities
7.6
Noxapater, MS26 facilities
8.1
Louisville, MS27 facilities

Review subcategories for Handle 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 27 reviews of 23 Handle memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Handle 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.
Handle, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Handle memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handle memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handle, 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 Handle 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 Handle that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Handle, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Handle 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 Handle Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Handle, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13%
72%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Handle 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 Handle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handle, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Handle 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 Handle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handle, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
13%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handle 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 Handle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handle, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Handle

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 Handle protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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