Best Assisted Living Facilities in Meridian, MS

Senior housing costs in Meridian, Mississippi, start at an average of $2,838 per month for assisted living, which is also the cost for independent living and memory care options. Prices can go up to $3,630 per month for a nursing home studio. There are plenty of options at price points in between, such as a semi-private nursing home room at $2,935 and a private room at $3,097. A one-bedroom unit in a nursing home costs $3,495, offering a range of choices to accommodate different needs and lifestyles while remaining budget-friendly.

In Meridian, assisted living costs a monthly average of $2,838, which is significantly lower than the United States average of $4,546 per month. Meridian is more expensive than some other cities in the area, including Philadelphia ($2,388 per month) and Walnut Grove ($2,388 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Meridian compares to Mississippi and the national average:

There are many choices for senior living in Mississippi. The state is home to 88 facilities, while Meridian has 3 communities, and the area surrounding Meridian has 4 options.

Older adults make up about 36.4% of Meridian, Mississippi's population of 34,990. Within this senior group, 11.7% are in their 50s, 12.1% in their 60s, 8.5% are in their 70s, and 4.1% are aged 80 and above. The gender ratio is tilted slightly towards females, who constitute 53.4%, whereas males account for 46.6%. In terms of marital status, 34.1% of seniors are married, 17.9% are divorced, 39.4% have never married, and 8.6% are widowed. When examining diversity among Meridian’s seniors, 30.7% identify as White, while a majority of 65.1% are Black. Small percentages include 2% mixed race, 1.9% Hispanic, and 1.1% as Asian, with an additional 1.1% identifying as other. There is no noted presence of Native American or Pacific Islander seniors.