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Assisted Living in Mississippi at a Glance
The Mississippi partner network spans 7 cities, led by Hattiesburg and Biloxi.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Mississippi
The Mississippi median for assisted living is $4,369 a month ($52,425 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 30% below the national median of $6,200. For a Mississippi veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $524 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Mississippi median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $4,369 | $6,200 | 88% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $4,576 | $6,673 | 84% |
| Adult day care | $1,365 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $9,581 | $9,581 | 40% |
| Nursing home, private room | $9,885 | $10,798 | 39% |
Statewide medians for Mississippi from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soon
GuideHow to Pay for Assisted LivingComing soonCheck Mississippi Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Mississippi median of $4,369 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 88% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Mississippi veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
151,757 Mississippi Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Mississippi is home to 151,757 veterans, 70,125 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Mississippi, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Where Mississippi Partners Are Located
Patriot Angels works with 9 Mississippi assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 2 | 1 |
| Biloxi | 2 | 2 |
| Meridian | 1 | 1 |
| Clinton | 1 | 1 |
| Brandon | 1 | 1 |
| Ridgeland | 1 | 1 |
| Oxford | 1 | 0 |
The largest operators in our Mississippi network are Brookdale (4), Pegasus Senior Living (2), Discovery Senior Living (1).
Featured Mississippi Partners
How Mississippi Licenses Assisted Living
Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification (MSDH) licenses personal care homes in Mississippi. License categories in Mississippi:
- Personal Care Home – Assisted Living
- Personal Care Home – Residential Living
- Alzheimer's/dementia care units
What it means for your family: Mississippi licenses Alzheimer's/dementia care units within personal care homes. Because 7 of 9 Mississippi partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Inspection reports for Mississippi communities are available through the MSDH licensing page.
How Mississippi Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Assisted Living Waiver
Mississippi's Assisted Living Waiver can cover services in licensed personal care homes.
Aid & Attendance in Mississippi
The benefit is paid to the Mississippi veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Mississippi home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
If your Mississippi parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Mississippi City
7 Mississippi cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama.
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Mississippi Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Mississippi?
The Mississippi statewide median is $4,369 a month, or $52,425 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Mississippi?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Mississippi assisted living bill, about 88% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Mississippi?
Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification.
Does Mississippi Medicaid cover assisted living?
Assisted Living Waiver: Mississippi's Assisted Living Waiver can cover services in licensed personal care homes.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Mississippi?
9 assisted living partners in 7 cities, and 7 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Mississippi numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideVA Benefits for Widows: Assisted Living & Home CareRead guide →
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soonGuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soonOther Care Options in Mississippi
Independent living in Mississippi
Active retirement in Mississippi, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Mississippi
Dementia-trained staff and secure settings for Mississippi families.
In-home care in Mississippi
Caregivers who come to the house, for Mississippi veterans staying home longer.