Samaritan House is a senior living community in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, at 642 Jackson Ave, offering assisted living and independent living options. The facility has 50 units, including studio and one-bedroom apartments set in six-story buildings, with rooms that are wheelchair accessible and have air conditioning, heating, and cable readiness, and people can have up to two pets that each weigh less than 20 pounds if they pay a deposit and meet breed rules, so those with pets might find this handy if they're not too big. People who live at Samaritan House get help with day-to-day activities if they need it, and the staff can assist with incontinence, diabetic care, and for those who can't walk on their own, so even those with bigger health issues can still get care. Meals are planned by chefs and meal planners, and residents get to eat food that tries to be nutritious, so no one has to worry much about grocery shopping or cooking. There are common areas, devotional activities, and both onsite and offsite programs that keep seniors engaged physically, mentally, and emotionally, and people have a chance to be social or spend quiet time as they prefer.
The apartments offer basic comfort with features like carpeting, tile or vinyl floors, refrigerators, tub or shower setups, window coverings, and they've got smoke-free apartments plus common spaces, so people who worry about smoke can feel better living there, but those who need to smoke have a covered outside area and pavilion. There's also a community room, laundry on the property, and the building uses electronic access for safety, plus it's near public transportation and close to downtown Ocean Springs, which helps if folks want to go out or need to get around. Seniors over 62 can apply for the apartments, and disabled persons of any age might be eligible too, including people on a fixed income, so the place tries to open the door for a variety of needs, and there's something about affordable or accessible housing for families as well.
Samaritan House Apartments on the same property give people a choice of independent living, and services like housing assistance, resource coordination, and case management are there for those who might want a little extra guidance with paperwork or daily living, while for those facing homelessness or needing support, there's transitional housing and emergency shelter as part of the broader service. The place has a good review score, around 8.7 out of 10, based on what some residents and family members have shared, though reviews always tell part of the story and folks may want to visit themselves if they can. There's not a lot of extra info about special programs or fancy activity names, but the overall environment is made to be welcoming and offer a sense of community, with resources for retirement living, including different floor plans and photo galleries to look at before deciding.
