Century Oaks is a gated independent living community of 71 permanently placed, hurricane-resistant manufactured homes in Biloxi, Mississippi. Located six blocks from the Gulf, the community survived Hurricane Katrina without losing a single home and is restricted to residents 55 and older.
Families consistently praise the community's cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and enforced standards. The gated setting with strict codes creates what residents describe as a peaceful environment, though some note the restrictions, including leash laws for dogs, take adjustment for those accustomed to fewer rules. One family wrote, "everyone is friendly and everything is convenient." Residents report a good range of activity levels available; those who want engagement find active neighbors, while others enjoy the calm setting.
The community maintains a 4.4 out of 5 rating across 19 Google reviews. Families highlight responsive emergency services and the visible contentment of long-time residents in their accounts of the neighborhood.