Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ridgeland, MS

Average senior housing costs in Ridgeland, Mississippi, range from $3,694 per month for independent living to $5,182 per month for a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home. A few other popular options include assisted living and memory care, both priced at $4,656 per month. For those considering a nursing home, options vary with a private room averaging $4,062, a semi-private room at $5,023, and a studio at $4,903, offering a broad spectrum of choices to meet different preferences and budgets.

When compared to the nationwide average for assisted living costs ($4,546 per month), Ridgeland is more expensive at $4,656 per month. On the other hand, assisted living in Ridgeland is more expensive than in nearby cities, such as Puckett ($3,852 per month) and Braxton ($4,094 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Ridgeland compares to Mississippi and the national average:

Ridgeland residents have 6 assisted living facilities to choose from. If you expand your search to the surrounding area, there are 15 facilities nearby. For those who want to find a facility anywhere in Mississippi, there are 88 communities to choose from.

In Ridgeland, Mississippi, seniors represent 32% of the total population of 24,618. This senior demographic is composed of 13.9% in their 50s, 9.1% in their 60s, 5.2% in their 70s, and 3.8% in their 80s and older, indicative of a well-represented older age spectrum. The gender balance leans towards female, with 54.1% of the population being women and 45.9% men. When examining marital status, 40.5% of seniors are married, 14.6% are divorced, 39.3% have never married, and 5.6% are widowed. Ridgeland is notably diverse, with a racial composition that includes 49.2% White, 41.3% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 3.5% identifying as other, 3.1% Asian, and smaller percentages of Pacific Islanders and mixed race residents, reflecting a tapestry of cultural backgrounds.