Carlow Manor Retirement Community sits in a quiet neighborhood just off Highway 49 in Gulfport, Mississippi, offering 40 affordable one-bedroom homes for low-income folks aged 62 and over, and these homes come with things like kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, air conditioning, and cable TV, plus the rooms work well for wheelchairs, and they're smoke-free, though there's an outdoor covered patio and a smoking area. The place offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services, so seniors can stick around as their needs change, and there's a supportive staff known for kindness, who help with daily needs like dressing, bathing, medication, and memory care. Residents get daily personal care services, daily wellness checks, and access to skilled nursing and rehab, with medical services available like nurses, wound care, medication support, a podiatrist, and occupational therapy if needed, plus there are home health care services that're Medicare-certified, and even hospice care options. The apartments allow pets under 20 pounds, two per unit unless they're service animals, and there's a $200 deposit per pet, but they don't allow aggressive breeds.
The community has lots of safety features, like a 24-hour security system, electronically-controlled building access, sprinklers, and handicap-accessible facilities. People enjoy amenities like a fitness center, a library, billiards room, walking trails, and a courtyard and garden area, and there's also a community room for activities and social events, a salon and barbershop, plus a well-decorated lobby that shows the place is well cared for. Folks have access to computer and internet, parking, WiFi, and transportation services for errands and medical visits, and maintenance and housekeeping come with the rent. Dining is handled by chefs and meal planners serving nutritious, balanced meals, with awards given for food and a private dining room for gatherings, and everyone can take part in social events, happy hours, arts and crafts, educational classes, and group activities designed to support mental, social, and emotional health, with special programming for memory care residents who need extra support or therapies to feel safe and oriented.
For convenience, there's also onsite laundry, housekeeping, transportation, and guest parking, and the property remains pet-friendly, smoke-free indoors, and easy for walkers or wheelchairs. Carlow Manor offers different room types from studios to semi-private and private rooms, and affordable senior housing makes it possible for folks on limited incomes to have safe, comfortable homes. The staff make long-term care plans, work with families on contracts, help with billing, and support both thorough in-person and virtual tours before people move in. The place has been recognized for its friendly staff, good meals, activities, and quality care, and it keeps up community discussion through its community forum, so families and residents can share experiences and ask questions. Overall, Carlow Manor Retirement Community covers a broad range of services and amenities, giving seniors options whether they want to live independently, need help with daily tasks, or require specialized memory care or skilled nursing, all managed by SunStates Management Corporation.
