HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
ADDITIONAL HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Amedisys Home Health Services
800-273-5212
ALL COUNTIES
Comfort Care Home Health
601-425-7521
CO FO JO PE WA
Deaconess Homecare, Info and Referral
601-261-4010 / 228-388-7707
ALL COUNTIES
Encompass Health
877-999-1974
ALL COUNTIES
Mississippi Home Care
866-832-1190
ALL COUNTIES
Saad Healthcare
228-432-8855
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St Luke Home Health
601-296-1862
CO JD LA MA PR
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Co – Gulfport
228-831-9821
FO GE G HN HR JA LA PR ST
Wayne General Home Health
601-735-5500
FO G JO PE WA
SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS
*COUNTIES: Covington-CO / Forrest-FO / George-GE / Greene-GR / Hancock-HN / Harrison-HR / Jackson-JA / Jasper-JS / Jefferson Davis- JD / Jones-JO / Lamar-LA / Lawrence-LW / Marion-MA / New Orleans-OR / Pearl River- PR / Perry-PE / Simpson-SI / Stone-ST / Smith-SM / Walthall-WL / Wayne-WA
Senior Housing Definitions ASSISTED LIVING – Communities are typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Also included in this category are residential area homes with an average of 5-8 residents. Some offer companion accommodations. Amenities vary. Services include meal plans, cable television, local phone, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and transportation. Also provided is personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. CCRC / LIFE CARE – Continuing Care Retirement Community otherwise known as Life Care, offers a campus-style environment that may include villas, apartments/condos,
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assisted living and skilled nursing services. An endowment fee may be required that entitles residents to use assisted or skilled services when needed throughout their lifetime. DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed ALFs are prohibited by law to promote these services without a license. INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES – Housing designed specifically for the elderly. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths. Services may include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Ameni-