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Nursing Home Communities in Jackson, Mississippi

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Jackson is among the more affordable options in the state and nation as a whole for nursing home care, with seniors paying $6,388 per month for semiprivate rooms. This is about $700 lower than the statewide median of $7,057 and almost $1,400 less than the national rate of $7,756. 

Jackson is the most inexpensive surveyed city in Mississippi for nursing home care. In Hattiesburg and Gulfport, rates exceed the state median but are affordable compared to the national average, at $7,376 and $7,499, respectively. Across state lines, monthly rates may be lower than in Jackson, with seniors in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, paying $6,183 per month and those in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, paying $6,235. 

Jackson

$6,388

Mississippi

$7,057

The United States

$7,756

Hattiesburg

$7,376

Gulfport Area

$7,499

Pine Bluff, AR

$6,183

Tuscaloosa, AL

$6,235

Nursing Home Costs in Jackson, MS

Nursing homes in Jackson charge approximately $6,388 for shared rooms. Private accommodations are several hundred dollars higher at $6,844. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Jackson, 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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

While nursing home rates in Jackson are generally affordable at $6,388 for shared rooms and $6,844 for private, this is the most expensive type of care in the city. Older adults who need limited skilled nursing services may obtain that care at home through home health care, which costs $3,432 per month. Home care, which is also provided in the individual’s home, doesn’t include skilled nursing and has the same monthly rate of $3,432. Assisted living facilities provide personal care, meals and, in some cases, limited skilled nursing services for $4,348. Adult day health care is the most inexpensive type of senior care at $1,083 monthly.  

Home care

$3,432

Home health care

$3,432

Adult Day Health Care

$1,083

Assisted living

$4,348

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$6,388

Nursing home (private room)

$6,844

Free Resources for Seniors in Jackson, MS

Seniors in Jackson can reach out to numerous local and statewide programs and agencies when making decisions regarding their long-term care options. The following table features nonprofit resources that provide free and low-cost advice and assistance to seniors, helping them avoid or delay nursing home placement. These resources can also help prospective nursing home residents identify options for paying for care when placement is necessary.  

ResourceContactService
Central Mississippi Planning & Development District Area Agency on Aging(601) 981-1516The AAA administers a range of free and low-cost services to those aged 60 and over to help them maintain their independence and make informed decisions regarding their care. It’s staffed with information and referral specialists who assist seniors with accessing services in the community, such as nonemergency medical transportation, home-delivered meals and health screenings. Through its Community Transition Services program, Medicaid beneficiaries work with trained Community Navigators who help seniors transition out of nursing home care back to their homes or an assisted living facility.
City of Jackson Senior Services(601) 960-0335Through the city’s Senior Services Division, those aged 60 and over can get direct services or referrals for community-based services that may enable them to age in place. Programs include home-delivered and congregate meals and curb-to-curb transportation services.
Meals on Wheels(601) 923-3930The local Meals on Wheels program offers nutritious home-delivered meals on weekdays to those unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves. To qualify for services, applicants must be at least 60 years old and homebound. Meals are delivered by volunteers and Hinds County Human Resource Agency staff members and are free of charge.
Jackson Regional Office(800) 827-1000The VA’s Jackson Regional Office provides information and advocacy for older veterans in the region, helping them obtain the benefits they’re entitled to. Its staff screens visitors for eligibility for veterans’ and survivors’ pension and Aid and Attendance, as well as veterans’ home placement.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program(601) 359-4500SHIP is a statewide program that provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. Seniors in Jackson can call the program’s hotline for one-on-one assistance from trained volunteers who can explain Medicare’s coverage for nursing home care and available Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. SHIP counselors can also help seniors determine whether they may qualify for Medicaid to cover nursing home or in-home care.

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