10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pascagoula, MS

Seniors can enjoy nature and a high level of care when they retire at Truewood by Merrill. Residents stay in spacious studio apartments designed to maximize privacy and independence, and can choose to share with a partner or a roommate. Each apartment has a full bathroom where caregivers can assist seniors with bathing, grooming and dressing. Housekeepers handle chores, including changing linens and managing the laundry. Seniors can enjoy healthy meals in the dining room several times a day. Experienced staff ensure seniors remain engaged throughout the week with activities such as fitness classes, card games and movie nights.

The Lighthouse made our list for its impressive holistic care program. Assisted living residents stay in spacious one-bedroom suites fitted with mobility aids, and receive caregiver assistance for any activity they can't accomplish alone, including bathing, grooming and eating. Seniors can also receive reminders to take prescription medications. An in-house nurse practitioner can provide consistent medical care, and a dietician ensures residents benefit from nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. Residents enjoy on-site activities such as card games, bingo nights, TV and movie marathons, live music and theater performances.

Brookdale Biloxi offers seniors a homelike retirement environment just 21 miles outside of Pascagoula. The facility offers spacious studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments to seniors in assisted living. Full-time caregivers can assist seniors with cleaning up, dressing, walking and eating as needed. Each resident can dine in the restaurant-style dining area, selecting meals from a seasonal menu made from fresh ingredients. Brookdale Biloxi offers a signature fitness program that features exercise classes and health lessons. After a full and active day in the community, seniors can wind down with snacks, a movie, a book or a card game with friends.

Seniors interested in leading active lives with the benefit of experienced caregivers will fit right in at SummerHouse Bay Cove. Professionals assess each new resident to determine their capabilities and can assist with daily living activities, including bathing and brushing, dressing, incontinence and movement. The facility's medical staff ensures seniors take their medications, renew prescriptions and help residents track their glucose and insulin levels. Summerhouse Bay Cove has several activity rooms where seniors can engage in physical and mental exercise, arts and crafts or card and board games. Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping and visiting restaurants in town.

The Blake at Biloxi offers seniors luxury accommodations and amenities. Seniors in assisted living can furnish their large one- and two-bedroom apartments, and have 24-7 access to licensed caregivers who can help with activities of daily living such as dressing, moving and medication management. The Blake at Biloxi offers restaurant-style dining for three daily meals, and seniors can enjoy snacks at the on-site ice cream parlor and cafe. The facility also offers a fitness center, spa, piano bar, outdoor fire pavilion and chapel to help seniors maintain their physical, social and spiritual well-being.

The Homestead Assisted Living is a family-owned facility 26 miles from Pascagoula that made our list for its intimate, personal size. Residents form close bonds with each other and receive a wealth of attention from caregivers, who assist with activities of daily living. The facility's single-level layout is suitable for seniors with mobility problems, and on-site physical and occupational therapy is available. Residents enjoy daily homemade meals and in-season fruits and vegetables. A nurse practitioner and medical director help manage routine health issues.

Gordon Oaks Senior Living Community made our list for its flexible pricing plans by apartment. Assisted living residents can stay in spacious studios and one-bedrooms, and care services evolve with their needs, promoting independence. Seniors at Gordon Oaks enjoy Southern delicacies made from fresh ingredients thrice daily. The facility's design encourages socialization, with multiple lounges and common areas where seniors can converse with their peers and welcome visitors. A full daily schedule includes wellness programs, educational lectures, games and movies. Residents can schedule free transport to shop, honor appointments or visit nearby attractions.

SummerHouse Heritage Woods is a single-level facility suitable for seniors with mobility issues. The community offers suites, one- and two-bedroom accommodations fitted with full bathrooms and kitchenettes. Residents have full access to caregivers, registered nurses and housekeeping staff, and seniors in need of rehabilitation therapy can schedule with visiting physical and occupational therapists. Full-course meals can be delivered to apartments or served in the communal dining room. The facility has a fully-equipped salon and barbershop, arts and crafts room, game room and library. Residents also benefit from spacious outdoor spaces, including a courtyard and walking paths where they can spend time with fellow residents or exercise their pets.

Vitality Living Regency offers spacious studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments that seniors can furnish to their tastes. Assisted living residents have full-time access to caregiving and nursing staff for routine and emergency services. Three meals are prepared by an award-winning chef, with snacks available throughout the day. A full activity schedule keeps seniors busy — physical workouts stimulate their bodies, while trivia, board games and video games enrich their minds and social lives. Weekly bus trips ferry residents to shopping centers and attractions around town.

Murray House Assisted Living offers residents private or semiprivate rooms with air conditioning, cable and Wi-Fi. Each room is designed so residents can receive personal care from caregivers without compromising their privacy, and all seniors have lanyards with buttons they can press to request emergency medical care. The dining room serves meals and snacks three times a day. Numerous common rooms make space for seniors to participate in scheduled activities, including exercises, puzzles and board games. Residents can also sign up for planned shopping and sightseeing outings throughout the month.