5/21/2009
The property is located north of Interstate 10 on New Highway 605 and is adjacent to the First Baptist Church of Gulfport and is in the Gulfport Highlands Development.
This innovative retirement community will consist of apartment homes, cottage homes, as well as Green House® homes licensed as assisted living. The former Seashore Retirement Community, located on Beach Boulevard in Biloxi, was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
MSS has been working since 2006 to acquire land in a desirable location for its latest retirement living project. Steve McAlilly, MSS President and CEO said, “This property is centrally located and offers easy access to shopping, health care, major highways and all the amenities of the Gulf Coast. Katrina may have knocked us down, but she didn’t knock us out. We are as committed as ever to fulfill our mission of serving older adults in the spirit of Christian love. We are excited about building a new community that will help make Mississippi the best place in the country to grow old.”
MSS began the search process after meeting with area focus groups to determine what the campus should look like and what amenities should be available to its residents. Alan Brown, Chief Operating Officer for MSS, indicated that the first phase of construction will likely include apartment homes as an affordable option for residents, as well as cottage homes for those who want even more space. Both will include maintenance services, freeing residents to enjoy retirement. For those who need some help with daily activities, assisted living will also be available. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2009, with completion in 2010.
