About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Byrd, MS

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Byrd area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Byrd. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 40 independent living facilities in Byrd, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lucedale, Merrill and Evanston.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lucedale, Merrill and Evanston.

Byrd Independent Living Facilities | 100 Reviews

Showing 39 communities
Last Updated: 2/21/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Care Center-Laurel
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.
Photo of Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living
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.
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is a quaint, idyllic assisted living community in heart of Pinellas Park, FL. Set on Florida's beautiful gulf coast in a small town outside of Tampa, residents can enjoy the beach all year round, creating a perfect place for friends and family to visit, whether...
Photo of Alden Pointe Assisted Living
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Alden Pointe is Hattiesburg's premier assisted living and memory care community, providing exemplary services to its residents since 2004. The community is comprised of 36 suites in three neighborhoods, two for assisted living and one dedicated to memory care. Alden Pointe's team believes in...
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.
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.
Photo of Lighthouse
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.
Photo of Wisteria Manor
66 Photos available
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.
See details
Photo of Northview Care Center
11 Photo available
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.
Photo of Cottonwood Manor
11 Photo available
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Cottonwood Manor
11 Photo available
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Carrington Place
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.
Carrington Place is an assisted living community located in Satsuma, Mobile County, Alabama. If you are looking for a new residence where you will feel comfortable and secure, then Carrington Place is the community for you. Named after the Satsuma orange, Satsuma is a beautiful city filled with...
Photo of Carrington Place
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.
Carrington Place is an assisted living community located in Satsuma, Mobile County, Alabama. If you are looking for a new residence where you will feel comfortable and secure, then Carrington Place is the community for you. Named after the Satsuma orange, Satsuma is a beautiful city filled with...
Photo of Ashbury Manor
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Byrd, MS

The average cost of senior living in Byrd is $3,131 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, MS with an average of $2,600 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Byrd, MS vs. nearby cities

Byrd, MS
$3,131/mo
$3,300/mo
$3,519/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Byrd, MS vs. the state and national average

Byrd, MS
$3,131/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Byrd vs. other types of senior living

$3,535/mo
Independent Living
$3,131/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Byrd, MS by room type

Semi-Private
$2,100/mo
Studio
$4,064/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,406/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,711/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,600/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Byrd

Recent reviews for independent living in Byrd

Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg

5.0
Amazing Facility and incredible Staff. I am so happy I chose this Facility for my Mom who enjoys living here. The staff is amazing and always available for help and are so caring. [name removed] the Administrator cares very much for her residents and has helped me anytime I have an issue. Her ...
Read more

Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living

4.8
The staff at the Brookdale Hattiesburg I was amazing. The friendliness and special attention given to each resident at this community made the decision to choose this place so much easier. The meals are all prepared very good with correct portions and very nutritious. The complex offers a range ...
Read more

Somerby of Mobile

5.0
Somerby of Mobile is a very nice and clean community, and our loved one is very well cared for there. The meals and dining service are great, and they have a lot of activities for the residents to participate in. We just can't say enough good things about this community, it is perfect.

Byrd independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Byrd independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Byrd, 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 Byrd 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 Byrd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Byrd, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
12.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
6.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Byrd 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 Byrd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Byrd, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
14.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Byrd 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 Byrd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Byrd, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.8%
40%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Somerby of Mobile, Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living and Bellevue Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Byrd, Mississippi. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near Byrd, Mississippi. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top