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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
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The staff is very kind and caring. They treat everyone with respect. The facility is clean and it doesn't smell like urine. My dad was happy there.
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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The staff is very attentive, dedicated, and keep family aware of everything going on with their loved one. They do an outstanding job. My mother has severe Dementia and they're well trained to deal with any...
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.
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The staff is very attentive, dedicated, and keep family aware of everything going on with their loved one. They do an outstanding job. My mother has severe Dementia and they're well trained to deal with any...
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.
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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
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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.
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: 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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ocean Springs, MS

The average cost of senior living in Ocean Springs is $3,404 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay St. Louis, MS with an average of $3,036 per month.

Independent living costs in Ocean Springs, MS, vs. nearby cities

Ocean Springs, MS
$3,404/mo
$3,273/mo

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

Ocean Springs, MS
$3,404/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Ocean Springs, MS, vs. other senior living options

$3,531/mo
Independent Living
$3,404/mo

Independent living costs in Ocean Springs, MS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,850/mo
Studio
$4,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,783/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,350/mo

Senior living costs in Ocean Springs 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: Ocean Springs, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOcean Springs, MSMississippiU.S.
Independent Living$3,404/mo$3,158/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,366/mo$3,465/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,531/mo$3,520/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Ocean Springs, MS:$3,404/mo
Mississippi:$3,158/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Ocean Springs, MS:$3,366/mo
Mississippi:$3,465/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Ocean Springs, MS:$3,531/mo
Mississippi:$3,520/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ocean Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Ocean Springs

Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport

4.6
It's a good environment for independent living. The residents get the feeling of living in an apartment and being independent. The studio is small, but it's neat and clean. It's an enjoyable place with plenty of activities.

The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands

4.8
The cleanliness, the organization and the friendliness of the staff members at Claiborne immediately stood out to our family. We like the location of this community and how it is newer and based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to others.

One Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility in Gulfport, MS

4.3
My sister is currently a resident at One Magnolia Place Assisted Living and everything has been very good for her here. It is not a fancy facility, but the staff is friendly and they interact often/easily with the residents. I am there 2-3 times a week and my sister's room is always clean, ...
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Ocean Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocean Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ocean Springs, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocean Springs, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocean Springs, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
40%
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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, SummerHouse Bay Cove and Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ocean Springs, Mississippi. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Ocean Springs, Mississippi. See the full list.

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