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...
Mom just loves the staff here! The Executive Director always makes time to talk with Mom. The activity Director and Maintenance Director always take such good care of her and are always friendly and making...
Before choosing any facility, try to do a walk-through with your loved one, if they can't be with you, FaceTime them as you walk through.! also consider the distance between the facility and where you live.
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,...
Story Point is à wonderful place to live. The staff and the residents are wonderful. The staff are respect full and accommodating.
I love the whole concept and the staff and the residents here They are friendly. I enjoy the outing on Thursday’s with the other resident The living enrichments Director takes his time and makes sure we...
The staff and administration have done a great job of keeping us informed and have been very kind and compassionate to my dad there. He is a dialysis patient and they're even so sweet to pack a snack bag for...
They have friendly, welcoming staff and a knowledgeable nurse. They have nutritious meals. They are always offering various activities that mom loves - bingo, art groups. I would recommend this community to...
Story Point is à wonderful place to live. The staff and the residents are wonderful. The staff are respect full and accommodating.
Mom just loves the staff here! The Executive Director always makes time to talk with Mom. The activity Director and Maintenance Director always take such good care of her and are always friendly and making...
For more than seven years this home has been a wonderful place to spend my golden years. I feel very fortunate that I found the Chateau when I began this last chapter of my long life.
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...
This is a very clean facility. Smells clean. My loved one has adjusted very well . A lot of activities going on the weekdays. Food could be a lot better it is not suitable for seniors that have a hard time...
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...
I'm pleased with it and [name removed] is adjusting well. It serves our needs very well. Everyone is so kind and attentive to [name removed]
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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