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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Meridian, MS for 2024

Meridian lies approximately 93 miles east of Mississippi’s state capital of Jackson and close to the border with Alabama. Home to almost 35,000 people, seniors account for approximately 16.2% of Meridian’s population. Local health facilities include Anderson Regional Health System, Regency Meridian and plentiful pharmacies. Meridian’s overall cost of living is lower than state and national norms, and Mississippi doesn’t tax Social Security income or most forms of retirement income. Per Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $6,312, which is lower than the national median rate of $7,908.

Nursing homes provide the highest level of care, including skilled nursing, therapies, 24-hour supervision and various clinical services. This type of facility is appropriate for those who need medical care and monitoring. Seniors who need nonmedical assistance may find assisted living or home health care more affordable and better suited for their needs.

This guide details local care costs and lists free and affordable services that assist older adults in Meridian.

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Nursing Home Costs in Meridian, MS

Meridian’s seniors can expect to pay an average of $6,312 per month for a nursing home semiprivate room and around $6,677 per month for private accommodations.   

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using average monthly rates of nursing home semiprivate rooms to draw comparisons, nursing home care in Meridian costs less than the statewide median of $7,118. It is also more than $1,500 lower than the national average of $7,908. Meridian has some of the lowest nursing home costs in Mississippi; median monthly rates in Hattiesburg and Gulfport are $7,376 and 7,314, respectively. Comparing nearby state capitals, seniors in Jackson typically pay $7,087 per month, while nursing homes in Montgomery, Alabama, generally charge around $6,509 each month.   

Meridian

$6,312

Mississippi

$7,118

The United States

$7,908

Jackson

$7,087

Hattiesburg

$7,376

Gulfport

$7,314

Montgomery, AL

$6,509

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care choice in Meridian, costing an average of $867 per month. Assisted living rates run around $3,150 per month. Older individuals aging at home typically pay $3,838 for home care and $4,113 for home health care. Nursing home care is the priciest option, costing more than double the price of assisted living. The median fees for semiprivate and private rooms are $6,312 and $6,677, respectively.  

Home Care

$3,838

Home Health Care

$4,113

Adult Day Health Care

$867

Assisted Living

$3,150

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,312

Nursing Home (private room)

$6,677

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Meridian, MS

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Meridian, MS

Meridian’s seniors have several free and low-cost resources at their disposal. Services may help delay nursing home admission by providing support for those aging at home. Some help seniors understand nursing home care and make the transition into residential care smoother, and others provide financial assistance.  

ResourceContactService
Multi-County Community Service Agency(800) 898-0659Multi-County Community Service Agency serves residents of Lauderdale and surrounding counties. The organization delivers nutritious meals to housebound older adults via Meals on Wheels and low-income seniors aged at least 60 may qualify for nutritional assistance via the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The Tax Counseling for the Elderly program offers free tax, pension and retirement advice to older taxpayers, and the agency operates weatherization, energy assistance and disaster relief programs.
East Central Planning & Development District(800) 264-2007ECPDD operates as the local Area Agency on Aging for seniors in Lauderdale County. Programs include SHIP Medicare counseling, legal assistance, transportation, home-delivered and congregate meals and respite care. Advisors can assist seniors with applying for Medicaid waivers, and the agency is home to the long-term care ombudsman.
Mississippi Center for Legal Services(800) 498-1804Mississippi Center for Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and seniors. Areas of law include health care, public benefits, SSI, housing, disability-related issues, consumer matters, wills, deeds, powers of attorney and living wills. The organization has several offices throughout the state, including in Meridian.
Lauderdale County Habitat for Humanity(601) 485-4992Habitat for Humanity is a national nonprofit organization with a local branch in Meridian. Its work includes completing essential home repairs, installing safety features and making tailored need-dependent home modifications for seniors.

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