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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Gulfport, MS for 2024

Gulfport, Mississippi, is a popular place to retire due to its affordability. U.S. News and World Report ranked it among the top 150 places to retire in the United States for this reason. It’s also a small, close-knit community of just 72,000, 14% of whom are aged 65 and older. In spite of its small size, it’s home to the Memorial Hospital Gulfport, which puts good medical care close at hand.

For older seniors who have physical health needs, nursing homes in Gulfport provide 24-hour skilled nursing care to support those needs. Based on data from the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors can expect to pay around $7,314 a month for a semiprivate room in a Gulfport nursing home. Assisted living care may be a better choice for seniors who need a little extra support but not complete nursing care, and home health care can allow seniors to stay at home longer with additional support.

This guide outlines the cost of nursing home care in Gulfport and provides seniors and their families with a list of resources they can tap into to make retirement more comfortable.

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Nursing Home Costs in Gulfport, MS

According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, semiprivate rooms in Gulfport average $7,314 a month, while private rooms average $7,466.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The average monthly cost for nursing home care in a semiprivate room in the state of Mississippi is about $200 less than Gulfport. Mississippi nursing homes cost an average of $7,118 compared to Gulfport’s average of $7,314. These are both significantly less than the $7,908 national average. Gulfport’s nursing home costs are similar to the next closest city, Hattiesburg, where fees average $7,376. Further north in Jackson, nursing homes have a slightly more affordable cost of $7,087 a month. The price drops significantly across the border in Mobile, Alabama, where nursing homes charge approximately $6,692 a month.

Gulfport

$7,314

Mississippi

$7,118

The United States

$7,908

Hattiesburg

$7,376

Jackson

$7,087

Mobile, AL

$6,692

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

While Gulfport area seniors pay an average of $7,314 a month for nursing home care in a semiprivate room and $7,466 for a private room, the cost for assisted living facilities is much less at $3,800. The Genworth Cost of Care Survey did not list an average for adult day health care, but this is usually the cheapest option. Seniors who would prefer to stay at home can expect to pay $4,195 a month for both home care and home health care services.

Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,195

Assisted living

$3,800

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$7,314

Nursing Home (private room)

$7,466

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, MS

Seniors in Gulfport can get help and support from a number of local resources. These programs and organizations provide services at little to no cost to those aged 60 and older.

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Senior Services(228) 864-2026Harrison County’s Senior Services department serves seniors in Gulfport and many other cities in the county. It provides eligible seniors with transportation to medical appointments, other appointments or community activities. Senior Services also operates seven senior centers where older adults can get public benefits counseling and access other community-based programs.
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District(210) 477-3275SMPDD is the local Area Agency on Aging that serves Gulfport. It provides education and direct assistance to seniors to help them take advantage of community support options, including resources that help with long-term care if needed. Through the SMPDD, seniors and their families can also learn about programs that help them live in a healthier way as they age.
Mississippi Center for Legal Services(228) 896-9148The Mississippi Center for Legal Services provides free legal guidance for seniors in Gulfport and many surrounding communities. Older adults facing civil legal concerns, including instances of neglect or abuse, can reach out to qualified attorneys for legal representation and advice at no cost. They can also request assistance with estate planning through the Center.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Judy Young

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Gulfport Care Center

The room was ok.Most if the food was ok. My complaint is with the staff. Some of the CNA s are very rude and uncaring, working just for a check, do not care for patients. Had to wait forever at...

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heart broke daughter

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Lakeview Nursing Center

My mom is there now. She says it has taken almost 45 minutes for someone to respond to call light. She is there recovering from knee surgery and needs therapy. She sent a picture of head/footboard...

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Better Days

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Gulfport Care Center

The room was clean that my family member stayed in. The nurses and therapist were nice, but Administration needs to have training on how to speak with Resident families. I have never seen...

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