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.
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10 Medical Blvd, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My husband is in Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall. They provide good care and I'm very satisfied with it. I haven't really had anything to complain about. Everything seems to be good and in order. I don't see any problems with it. They have all kinds ..."
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37 HILLCREST DRIVE, Hattiesburg, MS, 39502
4.3
(4 reviews)
"My grandfather was at Windham House for about a little over a year. He was almost a hundred and one when he passed away and that facility treated him very well. So, when my mother felt bad and felt that she needed a home, we chose Windham House. We l..."
READ MORE514 Bay Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
3.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured Hattiesburg Health & Rehab memory care. It was clean, but because it's a nursing home, it's just busy. The nurses had the medical carts going down the hall and there was too much going on. It will be too much stimulation for my mother and i..."
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298 Cahal St, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
"Bedford Alzheimer���s Care Center, located in Hattiesburg, MS, specializes in providing memory care for its residents. This center focuses o..."
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"Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, located in Hattiesburg, MS, specializes in providing skilled nursing care. This facility offe..."
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On a monthly basis, semiprivate rooms in Hattiesburg’s nursing homes average $7,376. The median cost of care with private accommodations is $7,604.
Hattiesburg’s seniors pay more for nursing home care than most older adults in Mississippi, but they save about $380 a month compared to what seniors pay throughout the country. In Jackson, the average monthly cost of nursing home care is $988 less than in Hattiesburg, making it the state’s most affordable city for care. Across the border in Mobile, AL, nursing home care is also quite affordable. The city with the highest cost of care in Mississippi is Gulfport, where its seniors are paying about $123 more each month than seniors in Hattiesburg for nursing home care.
Hattiesburg
$7,376
Mississippi
$7,057
The United States
$7,756
Jackson
$6,388
Gulfport
$7,499
Mobile, AL
$6,540
At $4,500 a month, assisted living falls near the middle of the range of senior care costs in Hattiesburg. Home care and home health care cost $3,718 and $3,766 a month, respectively, and nursing home care with a private room costs $228 more than the semiprivate option. While specific cost data for adult day health care wasn’t available, its statewide median is well below other types of care, suggesting it would be the most affordable in Hattiesburg as well.
Home care
$3,718
Home health care
$3,766
Assisted living
$4,500
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,376
Nursing home (private room)
$7,604
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Some of the following resources may help seniors choose a nursing facility and pay for care. Programs that could enable seniors to live at home longer by receiving in-home care are included as well.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| State Health Insurance Assistance Program | (228) 868-2311 | SHIP offers free counseling to seniors who are unsure whether Medicaid, Medicare or another insurance option is best for their needs. The program's volunteers can explain the benefits and eligibility guidelines for different plans, including which plans cover nursing home care. Through SHIP, seniors can also receive assistance with filing insurance claims and appeals. |
| Meals on Wheels | (601) 582-5683 | Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors who are unable to leave their homes or prepare their own food. During their deliveries, volunteers also provide seniors with social interaction and perform a casual wellness checkup. Every meal is prepared to contain one-third of the recommended daily nutrition for seniors, and deliveries are usually made five days per week. |
| Southern MS Planning & Development District | (228) 868-2311 | The SMPDD is the Area Agency on Aging for Hattiesburg. The agency administers care services for the Medicaid Elderly and Disabled waiver which may include transportation, home care and nutrition programs. The SMPDD also provides caregiver support and manages various preventative health and wellness programs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (228) 868-2311 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman works to ensure nursing home residents can maintain a high quality of life with the freedom to exercise the rights mandated to them by law. In addition to investigating and resolving complaints seniors have about their care facilities, the Ombudsman advises families on programs that can make nursing home care more affordable and what to look for when selecting a facility. |
Nursing Homes
Susan
3
Review of Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center
We toured Hattiesburg Health & Rehab memory care. It was clean, but because it's a nursing home, it's just busy. The nurses had the medical carts going down the hall and there was too much going...
Nursing Homes
Lillian
5
Review of Bedford Care Center of Hatties
My husband is in Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall. They provide good care and I'm very satisfied with it. I haven't really had anything to complain about. Everything seems to be good and in order. I...
Nursing Homes
Deborah109262050
4
Review of Bedford Care Center of Hatties
Bedford Care Center was a good facility. The care was nice. My mom was cared for well there. It was a nice facility. The grounds were kept fine, and the people were very attentive.
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