Located between Jackson and the Gulf coast, Hattiesburg is a city of 48,730 residents, 11.4% of whom are seniors. Although slightly above the statewide average, the city’s cost of living is more than 17% below the national figure. Seniors in this southern town have several choices for where they receive emergency medical care with the nationally recognized Forrest General Hospital among the most well-known.
With registered nurses and physicians providing 24-hour medical supervision, nursing homes offer the most robust set of care services in a long-term care facility. Medication management, injections, wound care and assistance with daily living activities are commonly provided, and many facilities have on-site physical and occupational therapy. On average, nursing home care in Hattiesburg costs $7,376 a month, which is above the statewide median. By opting for home care or assisted living, instead, seniors who don’t need around-the-clock medical attention could save money and live more freely.
The cost of senior care and free resources that could help seniors find a nursing home and pay for its care are included in this guide. We also cover programs providing in-home services which could help seniors delay nursing home placement.