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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ford, MS
If your loved one needs memory care in Ford, A Place for Mom can help. With 18 memory care facilities in Ford, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Ford incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ford memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ford, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rolling Acres, Milkhouse and Overton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ocean Springs, Pascagoula and Tillmans Corner.
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42 reviews
After several harrowing incidents at home, for safety concerns we insisted Mom leave her home of almost 70 years. She cried, of course, but we convinced her it was the best thing. Her attitude made a 180...
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a premier personal care community along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s a community you’ll be proud to call home. Here, you can center yourself and focus on living the good life, and we will take care of the rest. We offer world-class personal care for...
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37 reviews
Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Proveer at Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
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7.8
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12 reviews
The love and patience the staff has with the residents is very evident. Room size is amazing, especially compared to other memory care facilities nearby.
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.
Tucked away on a secluded peninsula of Back Bay Biloxi is a gated Assisted Living getaway, a premier waterfront development for those who savor quality and embrace a panoramic view of nature's wonder and beauty. Wake up to the whisper of the bay breeze or say goodnight to the moonlit ripples from...
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7.6
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31 reviews
The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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Communication with management leaves something to be desired. One of the reasons we chose The Blake at Biloxi is because there is an enclosed open-air courtyard and flower garden for residents to wander in.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. The...
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.
Country Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
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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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.
Lemoyne Place The Lemoyne Place is an assisted living community located in scenic and historical Biloxi, Mississippi. The independent living community creates an inviting atmosphere for everyone with beautiful property and garden to explore. With numerous community services, Biloxi is the perfect...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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There are 61 manufactured homes in our community in which one must be 55 or better in order to buy. There are no rentals or leases. We do not own the land and therefore pay a monthly fee for which we...
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 memory care in Ford, MS
The average cost of senior living in Ford is $3,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Poticaw Landing, MS with an average of $3,442 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Ford
Recent reviews for memory care in Ford
SummerHouse Bay Cove in Biloxi, MS
5.0
I have to tell you that everyone I interacted with was wonderful.The staff is very approachable and helpful. I have attended several events, and families are welcomed and encouraged to participate with their family member. I am able to take my brother to his appointments, and when I visit I ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
5.0
I wanted to place my father here due to the proximity of his healthcare providers. The entire staff has been amazing at shepherding my father through a difficult transition and multiple health crises. I am confident he is receiving a high quality of care from people who love what they do.
Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL
5.0
To my knowledge I'm the only family member that visits my mother. I regret that I wasn't informed when she came down with Covid as I am co- Guardian and the only family visitor she has. Yes, I would recommend this community to others. It's a nice facility and close by for me .
Ford review score based on 32 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 18 Ford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ford 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
Ford review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ford 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 32 reviews of 18 Ford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ford 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.Ford, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
3.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Ford memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford, 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 Ford 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 Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ford 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 Ford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ford 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 Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ford 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 Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ford, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ford 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 Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ford, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, Proveer at Heritage Woods and SummerHouse Bay Cove are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ford, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 18 memory care facilities near Ford, Mississippi. See the full list.
The 18 memory care facilities near you in Ford, Mississippi typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ford, Mississippi, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ford, Mississippi, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Ford, Mississippi ranges from $1200 to $7500. The average Memory Care cost in Ford, Mississippi is $3,577. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ford, Mississippi typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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