The Orchard Retirement

07/28/2025

⭐️ Our staff means the world to us, and we were so excited to show our heartfelt appreciation. Here's a sneak peek from our luncheon. Doesn't a fully catered meal from Mississippi's premier catfish restaurant sound like a fantastic perk? We can confidently say Penn’s was a huge hit! ⭐️

07/23/2025

🌹 Very special thank you to Covenant Caregivers and Teri Roddy for coming out and teaching our residents how to make these beautiful charcuterie flowers. They were beautiful and delicious! It was so much fun for everyone. 🌹


07/14/2025

Baptist Hospice, thank you for treating us to spa nails and hand massages. What a fantastic time everyone had. Our ladies were pampered to perfection with outstanding hand massages. After their nails were painted, our residents had an amazing time relaxing and visiting. We loved it!

07/07/2025

👏🏼 A huge round of applause is in order for one of our latest talents. Their performance was outstanding and we cannot wait to welcome them back. Both our residents and staff had an absolute blast, singing and dancing the entire time. Light of Entertainment Music Artists impersonators performed Etta James, Aretha Franklin, and numerous other legendary artists. 👏🏻

07/04/2025

🇺🇸Wishing you all a very safe and happy 4th of July from your friends and family at The Orchard! 🇺🇸

07/02/2025

✨✨ Congratulations Lesa Chism Larkins✨✨
You are the lucky winner! Pick up your door prize at The Orchard. It will be in the front office of the main building. The address is 600 Pear Orchard Road in Ridgeland.

06/28/2025

We love our seniors! Thank you Chef Michael for the great food!

06/26/2025

Biscuit time! Our residents had the funnest time making biscuits this morning. This was such a wonderful project for our men and women because it reminded them of how they used to make biscuits a long time ago. This was such a welcomed fun blast from the past!

06/19/2025

🚨Attention Friends It’s Give Away Time!🚨
This is the perfect addition to any cook out!
You must pick up at The Orchard in Ridgeland and drawing date is July 3rd!
🇺🇸To win: Like our page, post, share and tag a friend! Good Luck!

06/16/2025

How Senior Living Helps
Ease Loneliness and Build Connection

A 2025 U.S. News & World Report survey revealed something powerful: moving into a senior living community significantly reduces feelings of loneliness among older adults.

Before the move, 69% of seniors reported feeling lonely most of the time. After settling into a community? That number dropped to just 42%. Even more heartening—85% made new friends, and 61% said their loneliness improved.

“At The Orchard, friendships bloom naturally,” says Sandra Strain, Community Relations Director. “Whether it’s sharing a meal, joining a morning walk, or stopping for a chat in the hall, connection is part of everyday life here. At The Orchard, you’re not just finding a place to live—you’re joining a family."

06/15/2025

Here's to all the amazing fathers and grandfathers on this special Father's Day! Take a moment to give that very special guy a hug today. Wishing you all the best from you friends and family at The Orchard.

06/11/2025

Here’s our new commercial in case you missed it! We love it! ♥️

Testimonial from The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community in Ridgeland Miss