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Photo of Holiday Chateau Ridgeland
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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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.
Chateau Ridgeland provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on stunningly landscaped grounds in the quiet community of Ridgeland, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the amenities of the nearby community. We're just minutes...
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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...
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.
Madison Home Place offers affordable senior living options with multiple levels of care. Residents can enjoy an easier way of life with their well-being and dignity as our top priority. Our licensed memory care unit is a safe and secure dementia unit ideal for residents with Alzheimer's,...
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Photo of The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community
3232 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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24 reviews
9.2
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24 reviews
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1-8 all 5's if I could I'd give them a 10. The staff and administrators are wonderful, they're always calling me about daddy if he has issues no matter how big or small. They are constantly checking on him...
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.
Nominated "Best of the Best" 2022 By Mississippi's Clarion Ledger, The Orchard is considered a Jackson area treasure. For over 30 years we have provided seniors with a compassionate continuum of care that alleviates the worries of aging. Our residents can move into spacious Independent Living...
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Photo of The Blake at Flowood
1414 Photos available
8.9
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26 reviews
8.9
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26 reviews
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The Stay was very short, My dad was only there for 1 full week before passing away. During his stay the staff was very professional and did a great job taking care of my dad.
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.
Located in the heart of Flowood, Mississippi, adjacent to the new East Metro Parkway and the Dogwood Promenade, The Blake at Flowood is a community designed for seniors unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will...
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Photo of Ridgeland Place
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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72 reviews
8.5
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72 reviews
5 star
38%
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43%
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Having to move my parents to an assisted living facility was not ever in my plans. But, the time came and we needed help. My daughter and I visited a few facilities and Ridgeland Place was THE absolute best....
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.
Ridgeland Place welcomes older adults to experience award-winning assisted living and memory care in Ridgeland, MS. Awarded U.S. News's Best Memory Care of 2023, our Madison County senior living community team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of all residents. Individualized care...
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8.0
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24 reviews
8.0
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The staff and residents are so thoughtful and caring! I love everyone there. The maintenance technicians are on top of their game. The housekeepers, kitchen staff, care partners and the directors all make it...
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.
Castlewood Place provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Rankin County, Mississippi area. We are located just south of the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon. Our residents enjoy nearby dining, shopping and recreational activities in Brandon, yet love the quiet country...
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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sunnybrook Estates Retirement Community
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My mom passed away in 2014 after making Sunnybrook her home for 8 years. She loved being there. She loved her caregivers. Her caregivers loved her. I could talk about all the amenities and the staff and the...
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.
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A great community that gives excellent care for my father. A beautiful and clean community. They do offer alot of activities for everyone. I would recommend this to others for great care!
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.
St. Catherine's Village, located in Madison Mississippi, is known as Mississippi's premiere all inclusive continuing retirement care community. Dedicated to family and ministry, St. Catherine's Village makes for a warm environment for elderly residents living in this senior home. Offering a wide...

Cost of independent living in Branch, MS

The average cost of senior living in Branch is $3,950 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebastopol, MS with an average of $2,388 per month.

Independent living costs in Branch, MS, vs. nearby cities

Branch, MS
$3,950/mo
$5,339/mo

Independent living costs in Branch, MS, vs. state and national averages

Branch, MS
$3,950/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Branch, MS, vs. other senior living options

$4,633/mo
Independent Living
$3,950/mo

Independent living costs in Branch, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,335/mo
Studio
$4,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,761/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,024/mo

Senior living costs in Branch 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: Branch, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBranch, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$3,950/mo$3,336/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,633/mo$3,579/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,633/mo$3,655/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Branch, MS:$3,950/mo
Mississippi:$3,336/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Branch, MS:$4,633/mo
Mississippi:$3,579/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Branch, MS:$4,633/mo
Mississippi:$3,655/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Branch, MS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Branch 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Branch, MS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Branch 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
Branch, MS$2,508/mo$2,601/mo-3.6%
Mississippi$2,976/mo$2,694/mo+10.5%
National$3,169/mo$3,045/mo+4.1%
Branch, MS
2024 average cost:$2,508/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$2,976/mo
2023 average cost:$2,694/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Branch

Castlewoods Place in Brandon, MS

4.9
The staff in Memory Care at Castlewoods is exceptional. Their loving, caring and patience in dealing with their residents is evident on every visit I have had to see my Mom. It gives me peace and joy to know my Mom is in such care. I appreciate the activities they have to stimulate the minds and ...
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The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community in Ridgeland, MS

4.8
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.

Ridgeland Place

3.6
Things I like most are that the staff are taking good care of my Dad and are friendly and helpful. Things they could improve on are the phone system. It is hard to get in touch with anyone after 5 pm. There is no extension to call the nursing staff.

Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Branch, 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 Branch 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 Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Branch, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Branch 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 Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Branch, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Branch 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 Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Branch, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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Holiday Chateau Ridgeland, Madison Home Place and The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Branch, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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