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Assisted Living in Laurel, Mississippi

There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Laurel, Mississippi. This includes 6 facilities in Laurel and 16 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Mississippi range from $27 to $263, with a mean expense running around $97. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. Yearly, the mean cost is around $34,800, which is less than the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Laurel, Mississippi



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Laurel scores higher than the Mississippi average of 68.
  • Laurel scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (South Central Reg Med Ctr and South Central Regional Med Ctr).
  • There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Northview Care Center, Cottonwood Manor, and Care Center of Laurel.
  • There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 75.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 33 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has an average violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
  • There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Dixie Golf Club, Bear Creek Golf Club, and Laurel Country Club.
  • There are 12 parks near the city center, including Laurel Recreation Department, Gardiner Park, and Daphne Park.
  • There are 15 churches in or near the city, including Christ\'s Church of Laurel, Sweet Hour of Incessory, and Baptist Missionary Association.
  • There are 6 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 30 grocery stores within the city.
  • There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
  • There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.25% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.66% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Mississippi has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $52,125, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $36,016, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $20,378, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $33,600 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $80,300 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $9,100 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $39,765 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 6.26%, which is low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
  • 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Laurel receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Laurel has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • Laurel has an average population density of 580.9 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Laurel have a short daily commute time.
  • Laurel has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 77.41%.

Laurel is a small city in Jones County, Mississippi. While the city itself has 43,244 inhabitants, the encompassing statistical area contains a total population of 1,188,211. Those who are over the age of 55 represent around 26% of the total population.

Laurel has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $36,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The average housing price in Laurel is $63,000, which is lower than the state average of $114,000. Laurel has an average unemployment rate of about 6.26%.

Laurel has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city gets very large levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities, Laurel has a moderate rate of crime and subpar air quality ratings.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Laurel, Mississippi



Northview Care Center - Laurel, MS

Northview Care Center

625 Northview Dr

Laurel, MS 39440

1-855-238-4376

Located at 625 Northview Dr, Northview Care Center is a senior housing facility serving Laurel, Mississippi. With an average per-family income of $29,516, the community is in a largely working class area. It is heavily populated, with approximately ...

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Cottonwood Manor - Laurel, MS

Cottonwood Manor

3147 Old Amy Rd

Laurel, MS 39443

1-855-233-7205

Cottonwood Manor is a senior care community located at 3147 Old Amy Rd in Laurel, Mississippi. With roughly 23,000 individuals residing in the 39443 zip code, the neighboring area has a dense population. It is a predominantly middle ...

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Extra Care - Laurel, MS

Extra Care

354 Trace Rd

Laurel, MS 39443

1-855-222-1541

Located at 354 Trace Rd, Extra Care is a senior housing facility in Laurel, Mississippi. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average family income of $39,215. With about 23,000 individuals residing in the ...

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Lynnwood Senior Care - Laurel, MS

Lynnwood Senior Care

12 Victory Rd

Laurel, MS 39443

1-855-241-4685

Located at 12 Victory Rd, Lynnwood Senior Care is a senior care facility serving Laurel, Mississippi. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with roughly 23,000 poeple living in the zip code of 39443. With a median household income ...

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Magnolia Place For Seniors - Ellisville, MS

Magnolia Place For Seniors

5192 Highway 11 N

Ellisville, MS 39437

1-855-243-3078

Located at 5192 Highway 11 N, Magnolia Place For Seniors is a senior housing community serving Ellisville, Mississippi. The surrounding area has an average population density, with about 14,000 individuals residing in the 39437 zip code. With a ...

4 miles away from Laurel, MS

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Jones County Rest Home - Ellisville, MS

Jones County Rest Home

683 County Home Rd

Ellisville, MS 39437

1-855-240-2530

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Located at 683 County Home Rd in Ellisville, Mississippi, Jones County Rest Home is a 122 room senior community. With around 14,000 people residing in the 39437 zip code, the neighboring area has an average population density. It ...

8 miles away from Laurel, MS

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Bedford Care Center - Petal, MS

Bedford Care Center

203 W 10th Ave

Petal, MS 39465

1-855-221-7955

Bedford Care Center is a senior housing community located at 203 W 10th Ave in Petal, Mississippi. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 22,000 residents in the zip code of 39465. With an average family income ...

26 miles away from Laurel, MS

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We Care Day Care - Richton, MS

We Care Day Care

109 Elm Ave E

Richton, MS 39476

1-855-224-5130

Located at 109 Elm Ave E, We Care Day Care is a senior housing facility serving Richton, Mississippi. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with a median per-household income of $43,232. It has an average ...

26 miles away from Laurel, MS

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Brookdale Hattiesburg I - Hattiesburg, MS

Brookdale Hattiesburg I

103 Fox Chase Dr

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

1-855-241-4685

Brookdale Hattiesburg I is located at 103 Fox Chase Dr in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is a senior community for people 55 and over. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with an average household income of ...

27 miles away from Laurel, MS

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Covington Ridge - Collins, MS

Covington Ridge

100 Covington Ridge Pl

Collins, MS 39428

1-855-224-5130

Located at 100 Covington Ridge Pl, Covington Ridge is a senior community serving Collins, Mississippi. The surrounding area has an average population density, with around 11,000 individuals living in the 39428 zip code. With a median family ...

28 miles away from Laurel, MS

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Provision Living at Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg, MS

Provision Living at Hattiesburg

217 Methodist Hospital Blvd

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

1-855-233-7205

Provision Living at Hattiesburg is a senior community situated within the West Hattiesburg area of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 38,000 people residing in the zip code of 39402. With a median household ...

28 miles away from Laurel, MS

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Brookwood Villa - Waynesboro, MS

Brookwood Villa

915 Wayne St

Waynesboro, MS 39367

1-855-233-7205

Brookwood Villa is a senior care community located at 915 Wayne St in Waynesboro, Mississippi. The facility is in a largely working class area, with a median per-family income of $30,208. It has a medium-density population, with around ...

29 miles away from Laurel, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions



Question
What does assisted living cost in the state of Mississippi?

Answer
Assisted living in Mississippi averages approximately $97 daily (ranging from $27 to $263), $2,900 per month (ranging from $800 to $7,875), and $34,800 per year (ranging from $9,600 to $94,500). By comparison, the national averages are $117 daily, $3,500 per month, and $42,000 per year.

Question
What services are included with assisted living?

Answer
The services offered in assisted living facilities typically include medication monitoring, help getting dressed, social activities, transportation services, and help with bathing.

Question
What assisted living communities in Laurel accept Medicaid?

Answer
Jones County Rest Home is the only faciility in Laurel accepting Medicaid.

Question
How many retirees live in Laurel?

Answer
It has a population of 43,244, with 61,307 residents in the surrounding metro area. People over the age of 55 represent 26% of the total community.

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