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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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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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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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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...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Pontotoc County, MS

The average cost of senior living in Pontotoc County is $3,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Houlka, MS with an average of $2,798 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pontotoc County, MS, vs. nearby counties

Pontotoc County, MS
$3,686/mo
$3,299/mo
$3,299/mo

Assisted living costs in Pontotoc County, MS, vs. state and national averages

Pontotoc County, MS
$3,686/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Pontotoc County, MS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,686/mo
$3,686/mo

Assisted living costs in Pontotoc County, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,092/mo
Studio
$3,865/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,256/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,150/mo

Senior living costs in Pontotoc County 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: Pontotoc County, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typePontotoc County, MSMississippiU.S.
Assisted Living$3,686/mo$3,579/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,686/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,415/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pontotoc County, MS:$3,686/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pontotoc County, MS:$3,686/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pontotoc County, MS:$3,415/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pontotoc County, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pontotoc County 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.

Pontotoc County, MSMS stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Pontotoc County, MS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pontotoc County 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
Pontotoc County, MS$3,952/mo$3,895/mo+1.5%
Mississippi$3,843/mo$3,704/mo+3.8%
National$5,262/mo$4,976/mo+5.7%
Pontotoc County, MS
2024 average cost:$3,952/mo
2023 average cost:$3,895/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,843/mo
2023 average cost:$3,704/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,262/mo
2023 average cost:$4,976/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pontotoc County, MS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Pontotoc County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pontotoc County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pontotoc County

Dogwood Fulton, LLC

4.5
The facility and staff were ok, location is great.

Magnolia Place New Albany

4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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The Magnolia at Oxford Commons

4.3
They run specials occasionally. They have some long tenured staff. They communicate to the families about events and updates on the residents. Chef that prepares the meals. They do off site trips for meals, bowling and other things. Have access to medicine being provided to the residents ...
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Pontotoc County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pontotoc County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pontotoc County, 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 Pontotoc County 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 Pontotoc County 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
25.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pontotoc County 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 Pontotoc County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pontotoc County, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pontotoc County 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 Pontotoc County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pontotoc County, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pontotoc County 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 Pontotoc County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pontotoc County, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pontotoc County 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 Pontotoc County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pontotoc County, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pontotoc County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Pontotoc County protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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