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Tupelo, Mississippi, is a city in the northeastern part of the state. It has a population of 38,312, of whom 14.9% are aged at least 65. Tupelo is perhaps best known as the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley, and the home that he was born in witnesses a steady stream of visitors. Seniors can also visit the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo. Tupelo is a good choice for budget-conscious seniors, as the cost of living is more than 20% less than the national average, although the cost of health care is slightly above. Tupelo enjoys many more sunny days than the national average, but it also receives a lot more rain. Snow is barely a factor at all. Tupelo scores a respectable 7.1/10 of the Best Places Comfort Index
Assisted Living in Tupelo averages $2,914 a month, and there are 18 assisted living facilities either in the city or nearby. This cost will vary depending upon the facility chosen and the services offered.
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According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Tupelo is $2,914. This is almost $800 less than the Mississippi average of $3,713 and $1,386 less than the national average cost of $4,300. In the region, only Tennessee has a higher assisted living cost, at $4,039 a month. Meanwhile, Louisiana ($3,639), Arkansas ($3,500) and Alabama ($3,150) are all less expensive than Mississippi.
Tupelo’s assisted living costs are less expensive than in most neighboring towns. Jackson, the state capital, is $4,348 a month, while the Gulfport area averages $3,738. Hattiesburg costs $4,500 a month. Just across the border, Daphne, Alabama’s monthly average is $3,600 a month, while in Tuscaloosa, home of the Crimson Tide, assisted living averages $3,138 a month.
NOTE: Data for Tupelo was unavailable, so data from the nearest city, Florence, was used instead
Mississippi provides an Assisted Living Waiver so that seniors who qualify for an institutional level of care, such as a nursing home, can instead select an assisted living facility. The waiver provides reimbursements for an assisted living program. These funds cover activities of daily living such as grooming, bathing, dressing and eating, as well as help with medication management
Seniors who would like to learn more about the assisted living waiver and other financial options for seniors in Mississippi can check our Assisted Living in Mississippi state page.
| Resource | Contact | Description |
| Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board (VAB) | (601) 576-4850(601) 576-4868 | The mission of the VAB is to provide care for veterans and their dependents. This includes ensuring that they receive all the benefits, whether local, state or federal, to which they are entitled. The VAB also helps veterans obtain admission to one of the four veterans’ homes in Mississippi that provide assisted living. |
| State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (601) 359-4500 | Mississippi’s Long-Term Care ombudsmen advocate for seniors and seek resolutions for problems that occur in long-term care facilities. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life of seniors in these facilities. The ombudsmen also work to educate the community, long-term care facilities and the seniors themselves about the rights of long-term facility residents. |
| Mississippi State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | (601) 359-4500 | Regardless of where seniors reside, whether it’s at home, in an assisted living facility or in another long-term care institution, trained volunteers with the SHIP program provide seniors with information on Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage Programs and Medigap. This includes help with filing claims and appeals. All the counseling is free, unbiased and confidential. |
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services Alter Law Project | (800) 498-1804 | The Elder Law Project provides civil legal services to Northern Mississippi residents aged 60 and above. The organization assists seniors free of charge. Seniors can receive help with legal issues such as powers of attorney, advanced medical directives, Medicaid or Medicare, monetary disputes, tax return preparation and problems with long-term care facilities. |
The Department of Health monitors assisted living communities in Mississippi to make sure they are in compliance with state laws and regulations. Visit our Assisted Living in Mississippi page to learn more.
