Mississippi Assisted Living
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Mississippi offers many friendly people with a laid-back attitude and a great culture. Seniors looking for a warm climate for their assisted living needs will find low cost living in "The Magnolia State." The landscape is mostly flat, especially in the Delta area at the southern border. The balance of the state contains thick forest and farmland.
The Mississippi economy is in recession, with household incomes dropping. Personal income levels for the state are the lowest in the nation. One good point, the cost of living is also the lowest, so money does stretch as much as possible. Unemployment ranks high with many of the local industrial jobs going to overseas contractors.
The states personal income tax rates covers 3 brackets from 3% to 5%. The sales tax rates are 7% with added local taxes in some areas. The current estimated population in Mississippi is at 2,971,412 and 379,025 are 65 or older senior citizens. Almost 40% of Mississippians live on the 42,000 farms across the state.
The average cost for assisted living facilities in Mississippi come to $32,800, with the lowest cost of $28,900 yearly. The larger communities that offer nursing home care centers charge an average of $65,450 a year. If a senior only needs adult day care services, the rates average $17,100 a year. The Health Facilities Licensure and Certification - Mississippi State Department of Health inspects and oversees all health care providers in the state.
Mississippi does hold world production rankings for cotton, catfish, sweet potatoes, and tug boats. The farm raised catfish market supplies most of the catfish food products consumed in the United States. The area is also a large producer of renewable timber and pulp products for the nation and abroad.
The largest metro area and state capital is Jackson, Mississippi. The next largest cities are Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Biloxi. Mississippi’s climate is hot and humid during the summer months with mild but short winters. The state does receive 50 to 60 inches of rain yearly across the state. The coastal areas receive weather patterns and storms influenced by the Gulf of Mexico.
There are many choices on assisted living for seniors in this historic southern country setting. The cotton growing old style plantation atmosphere offers an easygoing lifestyle for retiring seniors. Mississippi is a low cost cultural rich area with bountiful tree covered landscapes growing on fertile delta soils. Seniors should check the different assisted living programs offered here for their perfect retirement location.