Southern Mississippi Spring-Summer 2024

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Dear Seniors, Professionals, and Friends:

Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2024 edition of the Seniors Blue Book of Southern Mississippi. For 23 years, the Seniors Blue Book has served South MS as the most comprehensive resource directory for seniors, their families, caregivers, and professionals who refer services to seniors.

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The information is presented in an easy-to-use format. On the edge of each page, you will see our color-coded chapters: Resources are in Blue, Health at Home is in Purple, and Housing is in Green.

The Seniors Blue Book of Southern Mississippi

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

of senior centers on pages 45-46.

BALLROOM DANCING

USA Dance Inc

601-928-2696

BOCCE

Woolmarket Prime of Life Center 228-396-3228

CHAIR EXERCISES

Leisure Services City of Gulfport 228-243-2914

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

For 50 yrs. & older, offers health screenings, luncheon-lectures, “mini-classes,” new computer classes, traveling, & more.

Nursing Management Inc (ad on page 1)

228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634

Oxford Health Care (ad on page 6)

800-664-8031

Right At Home (ad on page 57)

228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333

Praetorian Health Services (ad on page 66)

228-314-1290 / 855-705-5338

MS Gulf Coast Community College

Lifelong Learning Institute

– George County

601-766-6421

– Harrison / Jackson Counties

228-896-2549

– Stone County

601-528-8931

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

601-264-2780

USM Hattiesburg, association of men and women 50 years and older, learning first for the love of learning.

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Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

HOME HEALTH CARE

This section features Home Health Care. Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

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First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.

SeniorsBlueBook.com

n Enhanced Search Option

n Activity Calendars

n Ask an Expert

n Articles library

n E-flip version of printed book

n Look for the and find out more information online.

ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS

Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone.

Area Agency on Aging

All Counties

800-444-8014

Community Development, Inc. (Leakesville, Richton)

601-788-2599

Five County Senior Center 1027 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-8375

Golden Oak Senior Services (ad on page 77)

14306 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi 228-396-1998

Gulf Shores Adult Day Care

2301 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1723

House of the Lord 2000 4th St, Hattiesburg 601-584-0940

Lyman Senior Center – Gulfport

14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport 228-832-2606

Open Wings Outreach Center 219 Partnership Wy, Columbia 601-633-5177

The Abigayle Hattiesburg 601-607-7820

Top Choice Adult Day Center 89 Industrial Dr, Hattiesburg 601-336-7405

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES

Organizations that perform advocacy and support roles and inform the public about the latest research developments.

Alzheimer’s Association –MS Chapter

800-272-3900

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345

American Council for the Blind

800-424-8666

American Diabetes Association

800-342-2383

American Heart Association of Mississippi

800-451-3744

American Kidney Funds

800-638-8299

American Liver Foundation

800-465-4837

American Lung Association

800-586-4872

American Parkinson’s Disease Association

800-223-2732

American Stroke Association

800-553-6321

Arthritis Foundation MS Chapter 800-283-7800

Eldercare Locator

800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Support Program

800-444-8014

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi

Oceans Biloxi is passionate about helping people attain the best possible quality of life through specialized inpatient and intensive outpatient programs. We are dedicated to meeting the unique needs of seniors managing depression, anxiety and other behavioral health challenges. Start your healing journey today.

We accept referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

180C Debuys Road • Biloxi, MS 39531 • (228) 388-0600 • oceansbiloxi.com

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

National Osteoporosis Foundation 800-231-4222

United Ostomy Association 800-826-0826

U.S. Food & Drug Administration

888-463-6332

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Oceans Behavioral Hospital

Inpatient and Outpatient Programs (ad on page 13)

180C Debuys Rd, Biloxi 228-388-0600

CARE COORDINATION

Care management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in–home care, or other services based on needs assessment and an individualized care plan.

MAC Center –Patient Discharge Support Program 228-868-2311 / 844-822-4622

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC –Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 17)

Ocean Springs 228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1)

228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196

CONSUMER AFFAIRS / LEGAL

Government and non-profit organizations that provide consumer information or legal advice.

Area Agency on Aging 228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014

Better Business Bureau 800-987-8280

Disabilities: LIFE (Living Independent For Everyone) 228-388-2401 / 601-583-2108

Fraud Hotline 800-299-6905

Health Help Mississippi 877-314-3843

MS Center for Legal Services (George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River & Stone Counties) 228-896-9148 / 877-664-0238

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CONSUMER AFFAIRS / LEGAL

MS Center for Legal Services (Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry & Wayne Counties)

601-545-2950 / 800-498-1804

MS State Attorney General & Consumer Protection

800-281-4418

MS Volunteer Lawyers Project 800-682-0047

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Mississippi State Dept of Health 866-458-4948

– Covington County, Collins 601-765-4291

– Forrest County, Hattiesburg 601-583-0291

– George County, Lucedale

601-947-4217

– Greene County, Leakesville 601-394-2389

– Hancock County, Bay St. Louis 228-467-4510

– Harrison County 228-863-1036

– Jackson County, Ocean Springs 228-762-1117

– Jackson County, Pascagoula 228-762-1117

– Jefferson Davis County, Prentiss 601-792-5135

– Jones County, Ellisville 601-426-3258

– Lamar County, Purvis 601-794-1055

– Marion County, Columbia 601-736-2676

– Pearl River County, Carriere 601-798-6212

– Perry County, New Augusta 601-964-3288

– Stone County, Wiggins 601-928-5293

– Wayne County, Waynesboro 601-735-2351

DENTAL RESOURCES

Bethesda Free Clinic 6912 N Washington Ave, Ocean Springs 228-818-9191

Coastal Family Health Center

– 15024 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-863-9781

– 715 Division St, Biloxi 228-374-4993

– 951 Main St, Leakesville 601-394-2381

Donated Dental Services of Mississippi 800-366-3640

Hattiesburg Community Dental Center 68 Old Airport Rd 601-583-4800

Pearl River Community College

Dental Hygiene Clinic 601-554-5509

SE MS Rural Health Initiative 601-450-4970

DERMATOLOGY

Pine Belt Dermatology (ad on page 15)

– 1009 Tommy Munro Dr, Biloxi 228-232-0872

– 1244 N Hwy 29, Ellisville 601-800-9020

– 5003 Hardy St, Tower B, Ste 100, Hattiesburg 601-475-9968

– 201 S Main St, Petal 601-336-5626

– 2112 Bienville Blvd, Ste F1, Ocean Springs 228-818-1850

DISABILITY RESOURCES

ADA (American with Disabilities) Information Line

800-514-0301 / 800-514-0383 TTY

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Center

800-949-4232 / 800-949-4232 TTY

Arc of MS 228-497-1035

Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities 601-969-0601

Dept of Rehabilitation Workshop 228-897-7616

Disability Connection –MS Gulf Coast 228-604-4020

Institute for Disability Studies

University of Southern MS –Hattiesburg

601-266-5163 / 888-671-0051 TTY

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DISABILITY RESOURCES

Life of Mississippi (Living Independence for Everyone)

– Biloxi 228-388-2401

– Hattiesburg 601-583-2108

MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices)

800-443-1000

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

Government and non-profit agencies which advocate for or protect seniors from abuse in housing, financial matters, and physical harm.

Dept of Human Service / Family Service

– Covington County, 601-765-5005

– Forrest County, 601-554-4354

– George County, 601-947-0230

– Greene County, 601-394-2731

– Hancock County, 228-467-4100

– Harrison County, 228-897-5790

– Jackson County, 228-769-3444

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206

– Jones County, 601-426-2266

– Lamar County , 601-794-1080

– Marion County, 601-736-6044

– Pearl River County, 601-403-2424

– Perry County, 601-964-8378

– Stone County, 601-928-2510

– Wayne County, 601-735-6254

Mississippi 24-Hour Adult Protective Services Hotline

844-437-6282

MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence

800-898-3234

Ombudsman Program

228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014

State of MS Complaints for Health Facilities

800-227-7308

ELDER LAW

Davis-Morris Law Firm –Angela Davis-Morris (ad on page 19)

Hattiesburg 601-202-1496

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC –Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 17)

Ocean Springs

228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

Michael Prestia

Attorney and Counselor at Law (ad on page 21)

Gulfport 228-868-6609

Mississippi Center for Legal Services (ad on page 20)

– Gulfport, 228-896-9148

– Hattiesburg, 601-545-2950

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

– Covington County, 601-765-6687

– Forrest County, 601-544-5911

– George County, 601-947-7557

– Greene County, 601-394-5627

– Hancock County, 228-255-0942

– Harrison County, 228-865-4002

– Jackson County, 228-769-3111

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-736-9627

– Jones County, 601-649-3535

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

AGENCY continued from page 16

– Lamar County, 601-794-5378

– Marion County, 601-736-9627

– Pearl River County, 601-795-3058

– Perry County, 601-964-8370

– Stone County, 601-928-3077

– Wayne County, 601-735-2192

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

Personal medical alert products and home alarm systems activated by pushing a button.

Acadian On Call

800-259-1234

All Counties

ADT Medical Alert

877-356-0454

Medical Guardian

800-591-5242

Mobile Help

844-469-0371

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Amada Senior Care

(ad on page 67)

601-864-3752 / 228-216-2448

Bedford Care Center (ad on page 93)

www.bedfordcarecenters.com

Care4All Caregivers

(ad on Inside Front Cover)

228-493-6363

Caspoint Care

(ad on page 66)

228-563-8951

Cornerstone Caregiving (ad on page 3)

228-256-4505

Covenant Caregivers

(ad on page 59)

601-856-5660

Home Instead Senior Care (ad on page 63)

800-311-0855 / 601-261-2114

Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1)

228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196

Right At Home Homecare

(ad on page 2)

228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333

S aad Healthcare (ad on page 67) 228-432-8855

Salus Home Care (ad on page 64) 228-207-2515

Senior Helpers (ad on page 65)

601-207-1006

VitalCaring Group –Private Care (ad on page 66) 228-604-4550

Your Choice Senior Care (ad on page 65) 228-447-5440

Senior Community Service Employ (All Counties) 800-444-8014

WIN (Workforce Investment Network)

Job Center Job Placement, WIA Services, Veterans Services, TAA, Job Corps and On-The-Job Training

– Covington County, 601-399-4000

– Forrest County, 601-584-1202

– George County, 228-762-4713

– Greene County, 228-762-4713

– Hancock County, 228-466-5425

– Harrison County, 228-897-6900

– Jackson County , 228-762-4713

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-736-2628

– Jones County, 601-399-4000

– Lamar County, 601-584-1202

– Marion County, 601-736-2628

– Pearl River County, 601-798-3472

– Perry County, 601-584-1202

– Stone County, 228-897-6900

– Wayne County, 601-399-4000

ESTATE PLANNING

Davis-Morris Law Firm –Angela Davis-Morris (ad on page 19)

Hattiesburg 601-202-1496

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC –Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 17)

Ocean Springs 228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

Michael Prestia Attorney and Counselor at Law (ad on page 21)

Gulfport 228-868-6609

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance companies specialize in assisting seniors facing financial problems or in need of financial assistance.

American Red Cross 866-438-4636

Back Bay Mission – Biloxi (Food pantry, men’s clothing, Prescription assistance, utility bill & rent, mortgage) 228-432-0301

Catholic Social Service 228-701-0555

Christian Care Ministry –Picayune (Emergency Assistance) 601-799-3593

Christian Services Utility Assistance 601-582-5683

GC Community Action Agency (Energy Assistance & Weatherization)

– George County, 601-947-7426

– Greene County, 601-394-2942

– Gulf Coast, 228-220-0941

– Jackson County, 228-769-3292

– Stone County, 601-928-5044

LIHEAP

(Energy Assistance) 601-359-4500

Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121

Mississippi Access to Care Center 844-822-4622

MS Dept of Human Services

Division of Family Services

– Covington County, 601-765-5005

– Forrest County, 601-554-4354

– George County, 601-947-0230

– Greene County, 601-394-2731

– Hancock County, 228-467-4100

– Harrison County, 228-897-5790

– Jackson County, 228-769-3275

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206

– Jones County, 601-426-2266

– Lamar County, 601-794-1080

– Marion County, 601-736-6044

– Pearl River County, 601-795-4507

– Perry County, 601-964-8378

– Stone County, 601-928-4996

– Wayne County, 601-735-6254

MS Dept of Human Services

Economic Assistance

(Temporary Assistance)

– Covington County, 601-765-6585

– Forrest County, 601-554-4350

– George County, 601-947-7551

– Greene County, 601-394-2362

– Hancock County, 228-467-4565

– Harrison County, 228-897-5600

– Jackson County, 228-769-3275

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206

– Jones County, 601-426-1200

– Lamar County, 601-794-1050

– Marion County, 601-736-6383

– Pearl River County, 601-795-4507

– Perry County, 601-964-8374

– Stone County, 601-928-4996

– Wayne County, 601-735-4752

Multi County Community Energy Assistance – Wayne County 601-735-3470

Pearl River Valley Opportunity (Energy, Rent & Mortgage Assistance)

– Covington County, 601-765-4871

– Forrest County, 601-544-1394

– Greene County, 601-394-2248

– Hancock County, 228-231-1314

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5356

– Jones County, 601-428-3171

– Lamar County, 601-794-1093

– Marion County, 601-736-6077

– Pearl River County, 601-403-2288

– Perry County, 601-964-8231

– Stone County, 601-928-5525

Salvation Army MS Coast Area Command 228-374-8301

– Gulfport, 228-868-1188

– Hattiesburg, 601-544-3684

– Laurel, 601-428-4232

– Lucedale, 601-766-3577

– Pascagoula, 228-762-7222

– Waynesboro, 601-735-0792

FOOD RESOURCES

Sliding scale or income qualifying food resources for seniors and also list of congregate meal sites.

CONGREGATE MEALS

Area Agency on Aging 800-444-8014

Feed My Sheep (Gulfport) 228-864-2701

Hattiesburg Christian Services Center (Soup Kitchen) 601-582-5683

Loaves & Fishes – Biloxi (Community Kitchen) 228-436-6172

Pearl River Valley Opportunity

– Arco Lane 433 Arco Ln, Laurel 601-425-2611

– Columbia Senior Ctr Open Wings 219 Partnership Wy, Columbia 601-633-5177

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FOOD RESOURCES

– Oak Grove Senior Center 5874 W 4th S, Hattiesburg 601-336-5019

– Palmer’s Crossing Center 225 Tatum Rd, Hattiesburg 601-584-0989

– Raine Street Senior Center

504 Raine St, Poplarville 601-795-7757

– St. Matthew Senior Center 2301 James Thomas St, Picayune 601-798-6358

– Sumrall Senior Center 90 Pine St, Sumrall 601-758-3752

Senior Center Congregate Meals

– Bay St. Louis, 228-467-9292

– Collins, 601-765-4491

– Gulfport, 228-575-4535

– Long Beach, 228-868-7517

– Lucedale, 601-947-2162

– Lumberton, 601-796-2012

– Lyman, 228-832-2606

– Moss Point, 228-769-3292

– North Gulfport, 228-868-8416

– Ocean Springs, 228-230-1900

– Pass Christian/Delisle, 228-255-4757

– Picayune, 601-798-9892

– Poplarville, 601-795-7757

– Prentiss, 601-792-8375

– Purvis, 601-794-6772

– Saucier, 228-832-5835

– Woolmarket, 228-396-3228

The Lord Is My Help

1205 DeSoto St, Ocean Springs 228-875-2331

FOOD PANTRIES

Brother’s Keeper Ministries (Pearl River only) 601-795-3173

Christian Food Mission, Inc. (Jones County) 601-428-0136

Christian Services (Hattiesburg) 601-582-5683

Feeding the Gulf Coast 877-833-2550

Gone Fishing – Pass Christian 228-263-0703

Hancock County Human Resources Agency 228-467-9292

Harrison County Human Resources Agency 228-896-0214

Jackson County Human Resources Agency 228-769-3292

Jackson County Community Action 228-471-1243

Long Beach Community Food Pantry 228-861-1291

Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121

Salvation Army

– Gulfport 228-868-1188

– Lucedale

601-766-3577

– Pascagoula 228-762-7222

Twelve Baskets – Gulfport 228-822-0836

Valley Pack 800-444-8014

($111 per month, 20 frozen meals)

MEALS ON WHEELS

Area Agency on Aging (All Counties) 800-444-8014

– Gulf Coast 228-868-2311 HEALTH CLINIC FOR

CenterWell (ad on page 23)

– 2650 Beach Blvd #40, Biloxi 228-200-8451

– 12057 US Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-200-8314

Coastal

228-467-5121

–

228-432-4035

– 3017 13th St, Gulfport 228-863-6592 de

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HEARING RESOURCES continued

International Hearing Society

800-521-5247

Mississippi Relay (captioned telephone service)

Teresa.Burns@sprint.com

601-936-5012 / 601-709-4624 (TTY)

National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now

800-648-4327

Caption Call (telephone visual device)

877-557-2227

HOME GENERATORS

Bay Motor Winding (ad on page 24)

228-863-0677

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Companies that provide / sell medical supplies, oxygen and respiratory equipment, emergency response systems, wheelchairs, and diabetic supplies for home use. Many companies can directly bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

Covington County Medical Supply (ad on Back Cover)

205 Main St, Collins

601-765-3277

Gulf Coast Medical Supply (ad on Back Cover)

9095 US 49 S, Gulfport 228-604-8558

Hattiesburg

Medical Supply (ad on Back Cover)

1301 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg 601-296-6000

Hattiesburg Medical Supply – West (ad on Back Cover)

6424 US Hwy 98, Ste 20, Hattiesburg 601-475-2290

Jones County

Medical Supply (ad on Back Cover)

104 S 13th Ave, Laurel 800-273-0845

Lawrence County

Medical Supply (ad on Back Cover)

865E Broad St, Ste A, Monticello 601-587-0422

Lucedale

Medical Supply (ad on Back Cover)

103 W Frontage Rd, Ste B, Lucedale 601-766-0340

Readi Steadi Anti-Tremor Glove (ad on page 25) 225-614-2631

SAAD Healthcare (ad on page 67)

10598 D’Iberville Blvd, Ste A, D’Iberville 228-432-5622

Wayne County

Medical Supply (ad on Back Cover)

709 Azalea Dr, Waynesboro 601-735-3144

Christian Service, Inc – Hattiesburg (Free when available) 601-582-5683

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

COVINGTON COUNTY

Covington County Hospital

701 S Holly St, Collins 601-765-6711

FORREST & LAMAR COUNTIES

Forrest General Hospital (ad on page 70)

6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-288-7000

Hattiesburg Family Health Center

66 Old Airport Rd, Hattiesburg 601-544-7500

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg 601-268-8000

Regency / Select Hospital 4th Fl, Forrest General Hosp, Hattiesburg 601-288-8517

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HOSPITALS & CLINICS

continued

SE MS Rural Health

5488 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-545-8700

VA Outpatient Clinic

5003 Hardy St, Tower B, Ste 402, Hattiesburg

601-296-3530

GEORGE COUNTY

Coastal Family Health Clinic

11231 Old Hwy 63, Ste C-1, Lucedale 601-947-8268

Community Medical Center

92 W Ratliff St, Lucedale 601-947-8181

George Regional Health System

859 Winter St, Lucedale 601-947-3161

GREENE COUNTY

Coastal Family Health Clinic

1616 Williams Dr, Leakesville 601-394-2381

Coastal Family Health Clinic

State Line Medical Center

52 Kennedy St, State Line 601-848-7912

Greene County Hospital

1017 Jackson Ave, Leakesville 601-394-4135

HANCOCK COUNTY

Coastal Family Health Clinic

109 Hospital Dr, Bay St. Louis 228-463-9666

Memorial Diamondhead

Family Walk-In (ad on page 27)

45000 E Aloha Dr. Diamondhead 228-822-6006

Ochsner Health Center –4540 Shephered Square, Diamondhead 228-220-5200

– Bay St. Louis

202 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay St.Louis 228-220-5200

– Diamondhead

5435 Gex D, Diamondhead 228-220-5200

– Port Bienville

3068 Port and Harbor Dr, Bay St. Louis 228-220-5200

Oschner Medical Center – Hancock 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay St. Louis 228-467-8600

HARRISON COUNTY

Coastal Family Health Clinic

– 715A Division St, Biloxi 228-374-4991

– 3446 Big Ridge Dr, D’Iberville 228-392-4153

– 15024 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-864-0003

– 295 Fleitas, Pass Christian 228-452-6284

– 23453 Central Ave, Saucier 228-832-7223

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on page 39)

4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990

Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center – Biloxi 228-376-2550

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Compassion for a lifetime.

Whether you or your loved one need assistance finding a primary care provider, short-term rehabilitation following a recent surgery or healthrelated event, or if you are considering long-term options in our skilled nursing facilities, Memorial is here. We take pride in offering a variety of unique amenities and services tailored to meet your individual needs.

To learn more about our comprehensive Senior Care, please call us at (228) 867-5000 or visit WeAreMemorial.com.

SENIOR CARE

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

continued from page 26

Memorial Hospital of Gulfport (ad on page 27)

4500 13th St, Gulfport 228-867-4000

Biloxi

– Cedar Lake Walk-In

1756 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi 228-865-3200

– Internal Medicine Walk-In

2771 Pass Rd, Ste A, Biloxi 228-822-6590

Gulfport

Acadian Plaza Walk-In

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12261 Hwy 49N, Gulfport 228-867-5185

– Bridgewater Walk-In 8970 Lorraine Rd, Gulfport 228-575-1787

– Courthouse Road Walk-In

371 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport 228-575-1333

– Magnolia Grove Walk-In 4333 15th St, Gulfport 228-822-6065

– Walmart Walk-In 9350 Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-563-6800

Long Beach

– Long Beach Walk-In

5120 Beatline Rd, Long Beach 228-575-2118

Pass Christian

– The Crossings at Vidalia Walk-In 27368 J P Ladner Rd, Pass Christian 228-575-1476

Merit Health Biloxi

150 Reynoir St, Biloxi 228-432-1571

Ochsner Health Center –Long Beach

111 N. Cleveland Ave, Long Beach 228-220-5200

Ochsner Specialty Health Center –Cedar Lake

7121 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, Biloxi 228-364-4140

Select Specialty Hospital

4500 13th St, 3rd Fl, Gulfport 228-575-7500

Singing River Gulfport

Hospital (ad on page 74) 15200 Community Rd, Gulfport 228-575-7000

Singing River Medical Clinic –

– Downtown Biloxi

131 Reynor St, Biloxi 228-205-6821

– Cedar Lake

967 Cedar Lake Rd, Biloxi 228-205-6814

– Gulfport

350 Cowan Rd, Ste 140. Gulfport 228-206-7054

– Orange Grove

12121 Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-831-1572

US Naval Branch Medical Clinic

Naval Const. Battallion Base, Gulfport 228-871-2807

VA Veterans Health Care

400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi 228-523-5000

JACKSON COUNTY

Bethesda Free Clinic

6912 N Washington Ave, Ocean Springs 228-818-9191

Coastal Family Health Clinic

– 10828 Hwy 57 N, Vancleave 228-826-4711

– 4770 Amaco Dr, Moss Point 228-474-9511

Memorial Hospital of Gulfport (ad on page 27)

– Escatawpa Walk-In 8006 Hwy 613, Moss Point 228-475-1166

– Gautier Walk-In 6510 Hwy 90, Gautier 228-822-6148

– Ocean Springs Walk-In 3434 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs 228-575-2180

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital (ad on page 74)

3109 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs 228-818-1111

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital (ad on page 74)

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-5000

– Geriatric Clinic 228-809-6157

Singing River Medical Clinic –

– 2819 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-762-3466

– 3099 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs 228-872-2403

– 11700 Hwy 57, Vancleave 228-826-1482

– 7001 Hwy 614, Hurley 228-588-6622

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Family Health Clinic

910 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-2078

Jefferson Davis County Hospital

1102 Rose St, Prentiss 601-792-1142

JONES COUNTY

Family Health Center

117 S 11th Ave, Laurel 601-425-3033

South Central Regional Med Center

1220 Jefferson St, Laurel 601-649-4000

MARION COUNTY

Marion General Hospital 1560 Sumrall Rd, Columbia 601-736-6303

Marion General Rural Health Clinic

1560 Sumrall Rd, 2nd Fl, Columbia 601-261-2940

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Highland Community Hospital

130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune 601-358-9400

Manna Ministries – Picayune

120 Street A, Picayune 601-799-2121

Pearl River County Hospital

305 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-795-4543

Picayune Health Svcs

2274 Memorial Blvd, Picayune 601-798-3989

PERRY COUNTY

Perry County General Hospital 206 Bay Ave, Richton 601-788-6316

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STONE COUNTY

Memorial Stone County Hospital (ad on page 27)

1434 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6600

– Family Medical Clinic

1440 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700

– Primary Care Clinic

1428 S Azalea Dr, Wiggins 601-928-9674

WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne General Hospital

950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro 601-735-5151

INSURANCE & INSURANCE COUNSELING

Area Agency on Aging (All Counties)

800-444-8014

MAC – Mississippi Access to Care

844-822-4622 / 228-868-2311

Medicare

800-633-4227 / 877-486-2048

Sharon Trippe –Complete Benefit Solutions (ad on page 31) 228-697-7983 / 888-485-5243

State Insurance Commission – Consumer Hot Line

800-562-2957

LIBRARIES

Blind & Physically Handicapped Library Services

800-446-0892

COVINGTON COUNTY

Conner Graham

101 Willow Ave, Seminary

601-722-9041

Jane Blain Brewer

102 S 5th St, Mt Olive

601-797-4955

R.E. Blackwell

403 S Fir Ave, Collins

601-765-4612

FORREST COUNTY

Hattiesburg

329 Hardy St

601-582-4461

McCain (genealogical material)

USM Campus, Hattiesburg

601-266-4345

Petal

714 S Main St

601-584-7610

GEORGE COUNTY

Lucedale

507 Oak St

601-947-2123

GREENE COUNTY

Leakesville

301 LaFayette

601-394-2897

McLain

106 Church Ave

601-788-6539

State Line

229 Main St

601-848-7011

HANCOCK COUNTY

Bay St Louis

312 Hwy 90 228-467-5282

East Hancock / Diamondhead

4545 Shepherd Square

228-255-4800

Kiln

17065 Hwy 603 228-255-1724

Pearlington

6096 First Ave 228-533-0755

Waveland

333 Coleman Ave

228-467-9240

HARRISON COUNTY

Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library

10391 Auto Mall Pkwy 228-392-2279

East Biloxi

580 Howard Ave, Biloxi 228-436-3095

Gulfport 1708 25th Ave 228-871-7171

Long Beach

209 Jefferson Davis Ave 228-863-0711

Margaret S. Sherry

2141 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1633

Orange Grove

12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-832-6924

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Pass Christian 111 Hiern Ave 228-452-4596

Saucier Children’s 24006 1st St 228-539-4419

West Biloxi

2047 Pass Rd 228-388-5696

Woolmarket

13034 Kayleigh Cove 228-354-9464

JACKSON COUNTY

Kathleen McIlwain 2100 Library Ln, Gautier 228-497-4531

Ina Thompson (Moss Point) 4119 Bellview Ave 228-475-7462

Ocean Springs 525 Dewey Ave 228-875-1193

Pascagoula

3214 Pascagoula St 228-769-3060

St. Martin

15004 Lemoyne Blvd 228-392-3250

Vancleave

12604 Hwy 57 228-826-5857

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Dr. Frank L. Leggett

61 Gen Robt E Blount Blvd, Bassfield 601-712-3013

Prentiss

2229 Pearl St

601-792-5845

JONES COUNTY

Ellisville

110 Court St 601-477-9271

Laurel

530 Commerce St, Laurel 601-428-4313

LAMAR COUNTY

Lumberton

106 W Main St

601-796-4227

Oak Grove

4958 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg 601-296-1704

Purvis

122 Shelby Speights Dr 601-794-6291

Sumrall

103 Poplar 601-758-4711

MARION COUNTY

Columbia

900 Broad St 601-736-5516

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Margaret Reed Crosby

900 Goodyear Blvd, Pic 601-798-5081

Poplarville

202 W Beers St 601-795-8411

PERRY COUNTY

Conway Hall

9220 Hwy 42, Petal 601-584-7610

New Augusta

510 First St

601-964-3774

Richton Library

210 Front St

601-788-6539

STONE COUNTY

Stone County

242 2nd St, Wiggins 601-928-4993

William & Delores Mauldin

25 McHenry School Dr

601-528-9465

WAYNE COUNTY

Waynesboro

1103 A Mississippi Dr 601-735-2268

MEDICARE & MEDICAID

Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, provides health insurance for Americans. Medicaid is a state and federal program based largely on income guidelines.

Attorney General (Medicaid fraud/neglect vulnerable adults)

800-852-8341

MAC – Mississippi Access to Care

844-822-4622 / 228-868-2311

Medicaid

800-421-2408

– Covington, Jefferson Davis, & Marion Counties

601-731-2271

– Forrest, Lamar, & Perry Counties

601-264-5386

– George & Jackson Counties

228-762-9591

– Greene, Jones, & Wayne Counties

601-425-3175

– Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties

601-798-0831

– Harrison County 228-863-3328

Medicaid / Medicare Fraud

800-447-8477

MS Medicare Assist Patrol Project

800-444-8014

Senior Medicare Patrol (ad on page 35)

877-272-8720

Sharon Trippe –Complete Benefit Solutions (ad on page 31)

228-697-7983 / 888-485-5243

State Insurance Commission Consumer Hotline

800-562-2957

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Mental Health America

800-969-6642

– 24-hr hotline 800-273-8255

Pearl River County Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program

610 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-543-4610

Pine Belt Regional Mental Healthcare

601-544-4641

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COVINGTON COUNTY

Covington County Hospital

Senior Care Unit 601-698-0158

FORREST / LAMAR COUNTIES

Merit Health Wesley

Behavioral Health 601-268-5026

Pine Belt Mental Health 601-264-2111

Pine Grove Behavioral Health 888-574-4673

HANCOCK COUNTY

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare

819 Central Ave, Bay St Louis 228-220-5454

HARRISON COUNTY

Coastal Family Mental Health 739 Division, Biloxi 228-234-5584

Graceful Pathways Mental Health

11530 US 49, Ste E, Gulfport 228-707-2007

Gulfport Behavioral Health System 11150 US 49 N, Gulfport 800-831-1700

Mental Health Association of MS 4803 Harrison Cir, Gulfport 228-864-6274

Merit Health Biloxi – Senior Care

150 Reynoir St, Biloxi 228-231-9233

Oceans Behavioral Hospital

Inpatient & Outpatient

Programs (ad on page 13) 180C Debuys Rd, Biloxi 228-388-0600

Veterans Mental Health Care

VA Hospital – Biloxi 228-523-5000

JACKSON COUNTY

Phoenix Behavioral Health 2112 Bienville Blvd, Ste K, Ocean Springs 228-222-8560

Singing River Outpatient

Behavioral Health Services

4502 Lt. Eugene J. Majure Dr, Pascagoula 228-696-9224

Singing River Inpatient

Behavioral Health Services

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-5131

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Jefferson Davis County Hospital

Sojourners Geriatric – Prentiss 601-792-1130

JONES COUNTY

South Central Senior Care – Laurel 601-426-4300

MARION COUNTY

Marion Park for Seniors

200 W Lafayette, Columbia 601-731-9421

Mississippi SMP warns beneficiaries of scam callers claiming to be from Medicare. If you receive a call, hang up and call us immediately.

877-272-8720

www.stopmedicarefraud.org

This project in Mississippi is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $538,619.00 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the US Government.

Corner Drugstore

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center – Picayune 601-798-7001

Pearl River County 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-403-8284

STONE COUNTY

GC Mental Health Center – Wiggins 601-928-2357

PHARMACIES

GULF COAST

Beach Pharmacy

1110 Cowan Rd, Gulfport 228-896-7070

5101 Beatine Rd, Long Beach 228-687-3040

French Drug Co.

400 E Pass Rd, Gulfport 228-896-5656

Hometown Family Pharmacy 930 Hall Street, Wiggins 39577 601-476-5777

Ladner Drugs

– 12435 Shriners Blvd, Biloxi 228-354-9616

– 12261 US-49 N, Gulfport 228-284-1450

Love’s Pharmacy

12345 Vidalia Rd, Pass Christian 228-255-7800

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PHARMACIES

Lyman Pharmacy

20006 Hwy 53 (near County Line Rd), Lyman 228-831-9997

North Gulfport Discount Pharmacy

4723 Tennessee Ave, Gulfport 39501 228-265-5193

T-D Pharmacy

12372 US Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-832-1414

Waveland Pharmacy

112 Auderer Blvd, Waveland 228-463-1055

Woolmarket Pharmacy

13066 Shriners Blvd, Woolmarket 228-392-5355

PINE BELT

Dobbins Family Pharmacy

914 Grand Ave, Leakesville 601-394-4720

Fairview Pharmacy

500 Katie Ave, Hattiesburg 601-544-4871

Park Place Pharmacy

46 Parkway Ln, Petal 601-450-3673

OWL Drug Store

2 Medical Blvd, Hattiesburg 601-268-5740

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

Always ask your pharmacist about discounts on your medications, and shop-

around to get the best price. A prescription costing $89 at one pharmacy may cost $17 at another with available discount programs. Not all pharmacies have the same discount programs.

Eli Lily & Co

877-795-4559

Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121

Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400

MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices)

800-443-1000

Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation

800-277-2254

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

888-477-2669

People’s Benefit Services

800-566-0003

Prescription Benefit Card 800-377-1614

Pearl River Valley Opportunity (PRVO)

601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564

St. Vincent dePaul Pharmacy – Gulf Coast 228-374-9097

REAL ESTATE

Vivian Champaigne –Coldwell Banker (ad on page 37) 228-596-0407

REHABILITATION FACILITIES

There are two types of rehabilitation facilities; in-patient where you live at a facility for a specific amount of time and out-patient where you visit a facility for services. Most hospitals have an associated rehabilitation department, and all skilled nursing facilities offer rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Hospitals, however, exclusively provide intense rehabilitation care 24/7, frequent physicians’ visits, and rehabilitation team experts directly supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Azalea Gardens Nursing Center (ad on page 91)

530 Hall St, Wiggins 601-928-5281

Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center (ad on page 93)

298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg 601-544-5300

Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg (ad on page 93)

10 Medical Blvd., Hattiesburg 601-264-3709

Bedford Care Center

Monroe Hall (ad on page 93)

300 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 601-582-9157

Bedford Care Center of Petal (ad on page 93)

908 South George St, Petal 601-544-7441

Bedford Care Center of Picayune (ad on page 93) 2797 Cooper Rd, Picayune 601-799-1616

Dunbar Village (ad on page 91)

725 Dunbar Ave, Bay St. Louis 228-466-3099

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on page 39)

4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990

Greenbriar Nursing Center (ad on page 93)

4347 W Gay Rd, D’Iberville 228-392-8484

Gulfport Care Center (ad on page 92)

11240 Canal Rd, Gulfport 228-701-1500

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REHABILITATION FACILITIES

Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

(ad on page 92)

6428 US Hwy 11, Lumberton 601-794-8566

Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center (ad on page 27)

1500 Broad Ave, Gulfport 228-822-6900

Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center (ad on page 27)

5427 Gex Rd, Diamondhead 228-255-4832

Merit Health Wesley Rehab

5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg 601-268-8000

River Chase Village

(ad on page 91)

5090 Gautier Vancleave Rd, Gautier 228-522-6700

South Central Wellness Center 23 Mason St, Laurel 601-399-0530

Singing River Health System

Skilled Nursing Facility

(ad on page 74)

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-1131

Stone County Rehab & Nursing

1436 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-1889

REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

(ad on page 39)

4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990

Forrest General Inpatient Hospital (ad on page 70) 6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-288-4232

SRHS Singing River Inpatient Rehabilitation (ad on page 74)

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-1131

RESPITE CARE

Respite Care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care. Listed are agencies providing this service in residence. See Housing pages.

Amada Senior Care (ad on page 67)

– Gulf Coast 228-216-2448

– Pine Belt 601-864-3752

Care4All Caregivers (ad on Inside Front Cover) 228-493-6363

Caspoint Care (ad on page 66) 228-563-8951/228-806-8721

Cornerstone Caregiving (ad on page 3) 228-256-4505

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THE TRUSTED CHOICE

At Encompass Health, we create rehabilitation programs that are specifically designed for each patient’s needs, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. It’s why so many people and their caregivers choose us. And why we are the trusted choice of a growing number of medical professionals.

encompasshealth.com/gulfportrehab ©2021:Encompass

RESPITE CARE

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Covenant Caregivers

(ad on page 59)

601-856-5660

Home Instead (ad on page 63)

– Gulf Coast

800-311-0855 / 228-818-6110

– Hattiesburg

601-261-2114

– Laurel

601-427-9370

Nursing Management, Inc.

(ad on page 1)

(All Counties)

228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634

Right At Home

(ad on page 2)

– Gulf Coast

228-255-9225

– Pine Belt

601-426-6333

S alus Home Care (ad on page 64)

228-207-2515

Senior Helpers (ad on page 65)

601-207-1006

VitalCaring Group –Private Care (ad on page 66)

228-604-4550

Your Choice Senior Care

(ad on page 65)

228-447-5440

SENIOR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

In this listing you will find organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities. Also Senior Centers for a complete list.

Island View Casino Resort

(ad on pages 50-51)

www.islandviewcasino.com

– View Crew Senior Days

– Spring Fling “How To” Classes

Mississippi Senior Games

www.msseniorgames.com

AQUATIC EXERCISE

Biloxi Natatorium

228-435-6205

Donal Snyder Community Center 228-388-1340

Francis Collins Recreation Center 228-868-5791

Red Barnett Senior Ctr – D’Iberville 228-392-9988

The Salvation Army – Kroc Ctr –Biloxi 228-207-1218

YMCA Biloxi

(Tradition Community, Summer Only) 228-831-8749

YMCA Hattiesburg

601-583-4000

YMCA Ocean Springs 228-875-5050

YMCA Petal 601-583-9399

BALLROOM DANCING

USA Dance, Inc

601-928-2696

BOCCE

Woolmarket Bocce Courts Director 228-341-6054

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

For 50 yrs. & older, offers health screenings, luncheon-lectures, “mini-classes,” new computer classes, traveling, & more.

MS Gulf Coast Community College

– George County

601-766-6421

– Harrison / Jackson Counties

228-896-2549

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) (ad on page 41)

– USM Campus, Hattiesburg 601-266-6554

– USM Campus, Long Beach 228-214-3277

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers classes that meet the needs and schedules of active adults. OLLI locations are Hattiesburg (USM Campus) and in Gulfport (USM Gulf Park Campus). Programs include field trips, seminars, and classes. “Learning is a Lifelong Experience”

Road Scholar

800-454-5768

Road Scholar, the non-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 6,500 educational tours in all 50 states

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and 150 countries. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more. www.roadscholar.org

EXERCISES

Leisure Services City of Gulfport 228-868-5881

The Salvation Army – Kroc Center –Biloxi – Silver Sneakers® 228-207-1218

MALL WALKING

Edgewater Mall – Biloxi (11 am - 7 pm) 228-388-4636

Sawmill Square – Laurel (10 am - 8 pm) 601-426-6320

Turtle Creek – Hattiesburg (10 am - 8 pm) 601-261-3032

PICKLEBALL

FaceBook: MS Gulf Coast Pickleballers

FaceBook: Hattiesburg Pickleball

Donal Snyder Community Center 228-388-1340

Gulfport Leisure Services 228-868-5881

H Wilson Community Center 228-868-5777

Lobouy Center – Pass Christian 228-255-4757

Long Beach Senior Center 228-868-7517

THEATRE

Legacy Actors Theatre Experience (legacyactorstheatre@gmail.com)

YMCA

Gulf Coast YMCA

1810 Government St, Ocean Springs 228-875-5050

Petal Family YMCA

547 Hillcrest, Petal 601-583-9399

YMCA of SE Mississippi

3719 Veterans Memorial Dr, Hattiesburg 601-583-4000

SENIOR CENTERS

Senior Centers are gathering places for elders who are still active and are seeking a place for planned activities, friendship and programs.

COVINGTON COUNTY

Collins Senior Center

900 S Civic Center Blvd, Collins 601-765-4491

Five-County Senior Citizens Program

– 1027 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-8375

– 1010 Sessica St, Mt Olive 601-797-9695

– 101 7th St, Mt Olive 601-797-9695

FORREST / LAMAR COUNTIES

City of Hattiesburg Senior Center

315 Conti St 601-545-1805

Lamar Meadows

805 Hwy 589, Purvis 601-794-6634

Lumberton

514 5th Ave 601-796-2012

Oak Grove Senior & Veterans Ctr

5874 W 4th St, Hattiesburg 601-336-5019

Petal Center for Seniors & Veterans

425 E Central Ave 601-402-7040

Purvis

218 Shelby St 601-794-6772

Sumrall

19 Center Ave 601-758-3752

GEORGE COUNTY

George County Senior Center 7102 Hwy 198 E, Lucedale 601-947-2162

HANCOCK COUNTY

Bay St. Louis Senior Center

601 Bookter St, Bay St Louis 228-467-9292

HARRISON COUNTY

Charles Walker

4008 8th St, Gulfport 228-575-4535

D’Iberville / Red Barnett 10450 Lamey Bridge Rd 228-392-9988

Donal Snyder Community Center 2520 Pass Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1360

East Biloxi Senior Center 461 Parker St 228-435-4192

Frances Fredricks 3312 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-868-8416

Lobouy Senior Center 9509 Lobouy Rd, Pass Christian/Delisle 228-255-4757

Long Beach 20257 Daughtery Rd 228-868-7517

Lyman

14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport 228-832-2606

Pass Christian 315 Clark Ave 228-452-3314

Saucier Senior Center 23468 Saucier Lizana Rd 228-832-5835

H. Wilson Community Ctr 3225 Hancock Ave, Gulfport 228-868-5777

Woolmarket Prime of Life 16320 Old Woolmarket Rd 228-396-3228

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JACKSON COUNTY

Moss Point

5343 Jefferson St 228-471-1243

Ocean Springs

514 Washington Ave 228-230-1900

Pascagoula

1912 Live Oak Ave 228-769-8329

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Senior Citizen Progam 601-792-8375

JONES COUNTY

B. E. Murphy Center for Seniors

715 N 10th Ave, Laurel 601-428-6142

Magnolia Place for Seniors

5192 Hwy 11 S, Ellisville 601-649-2933

MARION COUNTY

Open Wings Senior Center

219 Partnership Way, Columbia 601-633-5177

South Columbia

1050 Hwy 13 S 601-731-2377

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Lumberton Senior Citizens Ctr 514 5th Ave 601-796-2012

Picayune

45 El Patch Pkwy 601-798-9892

STONE COUNTY

Farris-O’Neal

1240 S Magnolia Dr, Wiggins 601-528-5952

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

These senior organizations, such as government, non-profit, and community, were created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives.

AARP Mature Driver Safety Program & Tax Aide

888-227-7669

AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.

AARP Mississippi State Office 866-554-5382

Area Agency on Aging (All Counties)

800-444-8014

Provides a network of resources & information to seniors and their families.

Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116

Eldercare Locator service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers so that older persons can live independently in their communities.

First Call 2-1-1

2-1-1 is a phone number that connects the public to a local agency that can provide information about services, as well as refer callers’ to appropriate programs to meet their needs.

Foster Grandparent Program 1101 Hwy 11 S, Pine Belt 601-477-5803

The Foster Grandparent Program offers income-eligible seniors, age 60 and older, the chance to make a difference in the life of a child.

MAC – Mississippi

Access to Care

844-822-4622 / 228-868-2311

Advocacy and information for any person seeking assistance with in-home and Long Term Care Services and Support

The TRIAD Program

Sponsored by the Sheriffs Depts, this is a volunteer organization that promotes senior safety and reduces the fear of crime that seniors often experience. They provide reflective address signs, files of life and emergency beacon lights. Volunteers will distribute and install the safety items if necessary.

– Hancock County 228-466-6900

– Harrison County 228-896-0614

– Jackson County 228-363-1599

Long-Term Care Ombudsman (All Counties)

800-444-8014

Residence of long term care facilities have specific rights protected by state and federal regulations. An ombudsman is an advocate for these rights.

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association 228-234-1484

RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)

RSVP provides volunteer placement services for individuals aged 55 and older and adults with disabilities.

– Hancock County 228-467-9073

– Harrison County 228-896-0412

Call 228.596.6565 today to reserve your space in the next issue of the Seniors Blue Book, or email Leeann@seniorsbluebook.com

SENIOR PLACEMENT CONSULTANT

A senior placement consultant offers a FREE service to Seniors and their families to help find an appropriate retirement residential communities.

Prime Senior Placement (ad on page 46) 228-447-5074

Senior Solutions (ad on page 47) 228-365-4824

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security General Info

800-772-1213 / 800-325-0778 TTY

Social Security Fraud Hotline

800-269-0271

Social Security Offices

Counties Served:

– Hancock, Harrison, Stone & Pearl River Counties

9394 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport 228-868-2854

– Forrest, Lamar, Covington, Simpson, Marion, Greene, Perry & Jefferson Davis Counties

1911 Broadway Dr, Hattiesburg 866-331-2186

– East Jackson & George Counties

6000 Hwy 63, M`oss Point 866-253-5675

SUPPORT SERVICES

Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi

800-272-3900

GULF COAST

Alcohol Anonymous (24 Hour Hotline) 844-714-7186

– Al-Anon Family Group 228-861-2278

Grief & Loss Support – First United Methodist Church (Gulfport) 228-388-9288

Home of Grace (Drug / Alcohol Recovery) 228-826-5283

Hospice of Light Bereavement Group (ad on page 74) 228-818-2160 / 601-766-1800

Jaybird Project Grief Center –Long Beach

504-329-5820 / 228-257-2865

Junction Grief Center – Ocean Springs 228-327-3798

Living With Cancer Support Memorial 228-575-1234

Low Vision 228-575-4066

Lupus Support 228-313-1676

Mental Health Assn of MS 228-385-1119

Parkinson’s Disease 228-575-1330

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SUPPORT SERVICES continued

Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s – Saad Healthcare (ad on page 67)

228-432-8855

Vital Caring Grief Support (ad on page 66)

228-220-0438

HATTIESBURG

Alcoholics Anonymous 601-582-1475

LAUREL

Alcoholics Anonymous 601-426-0108

South Central Regional Medical Center Community Education 601-399-0506

TRANSPORTATION

ALL COUNTIES

Area Agency on Aging 800-444-8014

Grove Transit 601-544-5403

Traveling Grace 833-244-7223

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Five County Senior Citizens Program 601-792-4196

Senior Center 601-792-8375

FORREST COUNTY

City of Petal Transportation 601-554-5440

Hattiesburg Mass Transit 601-545-4671

Mobile One 601-545-3322

GEORGE COUNTY

City of Lucedale 601-947-2082

Veterans Transportation 601-508-0596

GREENE COUNTY

Community Development Corp 601-788-2777

HANCOCK COUNTY

CircleWood Transport 601-298-4431

Coast Transit Authority 228-896-8080

Senior Center 228-467-9292

HARRISON COUNTY

CircleWood Transport 601-298-4431

Coast Transit Authority 228-896-8080

Harrison County Senior Resources 228-241-2000

JACKSON COUNTY Community Action of South Mississippi 228-769-3292

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TRANSPORTATION

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Coast Transit Authority 228-896-8080

Hoop Cares Transportation 228-363-1599

PERRY COUNTY

Community Development Corp 601-788-2777

STONE COUNTY

City of Wiggins 601-928-7221

VEIN CARE SPECIALIST

Vein Institute of South Mississippi (ad on page 53)

– D’Iberville 228-200-9449

– Hattiesburg 601-336-8368

VETERAN CENTERS & SERVICES

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

601-545-3668

Provides a network of resources & information to seniors and their families.

LOCAL

– Covington County, 601-765-4004

– Forrest County, 601-583-4521

– George County, 601-247-2117

– Greene County, 601-394-2442

– Hancock County, 228-467-2100

– Harrison County (Biloxi), 228-435-8271

– Harrison County (Gulfport), 228-865-4027

– Jackson County, 228-769-3075

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5939

– Jones County, 601-428-0467

– Lamar County, 601-794-4218

– Marion County, 601-736-0740

– Pearl River County, 601-403-2558

– Perry County, 601-964-8214

– Stone County, 601-928-7509

– Wayne County, 601-735-4258

Equal Steps Veterans Home –Long Beach 228-265-8576

G.V. Sonny Montgomery

VA Medical Center – Jackson, MS 601-364-1511

Gulf Coast Veterans Affairs – Biloxi

VA Medical Center 228-523-5000

US Veterans Center – Biloxi 228-388-9938

Veterans Medical Foster Home Program – Biloxi 228-523-5000

NATIONAL Veterans Crisis Line (All Counties)

800-273-8255

– Debt Management 800-827-0648

– Education Benefits

888-442-4551

– Health Benefits

877-222-8387

– Health Eligibility Center 800-929-8387

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VETERAN CENTERS & SERVICES

– Life Insurance

800-669-8477

– VA Benefits

800-827-1000

– VA Beneficiary 877-294-6380

VISION RESOURCES

American Council for the Blind 800-424-8666

Coastal Family Health Center –Biloxi

228-374-4993

Independent Living for the Blind –Hattiesburg

601-544-1676

Lions Club – Biloxi 228-424-7840

MS Public Broadcasting

Radio Reading of MS 601-432-6301

Reading of newspapers, books, magazines over closed circuit

National Eye Care Project 800-222-3937

North America Resource Line for Braille 800-272-4553

Prevent Blindness America 800-331-2020

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

American Red Cross –Gulf Coast 228-896-4511 / 866-438-4636

Arden Hospice

(ad on page 75)

– Biloxi

228-207-0260

– Hattiesburg

855-273-3648

– Poplarville 601-403-9822

Area Agency on Aging

All Counties

800-444-8014

Christian Food Mission – Laurel 601-428-0136

Forrest General Hospice (ad on page 70)

601-288-2500

Foster Grandparents (Covington, Jasper, Jones, Smith, Wayne Counties) 601-477-5803

Gentiva Hospice (ad on page 71) 228-385-7845

Habitat for Humanity – Gulf Coast 228-678-9100

Hands On Gulf Coast 228-257-6094

Hospice of LIght (ad on page 74) 228-818-2160

Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary (ad on page 27) 228-867-4077

MS Renaissance Garden Foundation 228-388-2622

Pearl River Valley Opp, Inc. (PRVO) 601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

– RSVP Hancock 228-467-9073

– RSVP Harrison 228-896-0412

SAAD Hospice (ad on page 67) 228-432-8855

Salvation Army (Biloxi, Gulfport, Lucedale, Pascagoula) 228-207-2761

Senior Medicare Patrol (ad on page 35) 877-272-8720

United Way of South Mississippi 228-896-2213

United Way of Southeast Mississippi 601-545-7141

VitalCaring Group – Hospice (ad on page 66) 228-220-0438

Volunteers Gulf Coast 228-896-0073

FORREST COUNTY – HATTIESBURG

Area Development Partnership 601-296-7500

Christian Service, Inc – Hattiesburg 601-582-5683

Forrest General Hospital (ad on page 70) 601-288-4214

Habitat for Humanity (Hattiesburg Area) 601-582-4663

Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum 601-582-5460

Merit Health Wesley Medical Ctr 601-268-8127

YMCA, YWCA 601-583-4000 / 601-583-9399

HARRISON COUNTY

Goodwill Industries of South MS – Good Works 228-863-2323

Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra 228-435-9800

Merit Health Biloxi Medical Ctr 228-432-1571

TRIAD Program (Sponsored by the Harrison County Sheriffs Dept) 228-896-0614

Volunteers in Police Service –Gulfport 228-868-5703

JACKSON COUNTY

Community Action of South MS 228-769-3292

Walter Anderson Museum of Art 228-872-3164

YMCA Ocean Spring 228-875-5050

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Brother’s Keeper Ministries 601-795-3173

Picayune Main Street 601-799-3070

Picayune Retiree Attraction Committee 601-798-9079

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Picayune Senior Patrol

601-798-7411x0

WEBSITES FOR SENIORS

American Association of Retired People – AARP

www.AARP.org

AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.

BenefitsCheckUp

www.benefitscheckup.org

The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives.

Eldercare Locator

eldercare.acl.gov

The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and their caregivers find local services & housing options for seniors.

Federal Trade Commission –Identity Theft, http://www.ftc.gov

The Federal Trade Commission has posed information on their website to help educate everyone on this growing problem. Look for Consumer Information and then the topic of Identity Theft.

MS Dept of Human Services

Division of Age / Adult Services

www.mdhs.ms.gov

The mission of the Department of Human Services is to provide services for people in need by optimizing all available resources to sustain the family unit and to encourage traditional family values thereby promoting self-sufficiency and personal responsibility for all Mississippians.

MS Office of Attorney General

Consumer Protect Division

www.attorneygenerallynnfitch.com

Protecting vulnerable adults, many victims of crimes are senior citizens.

The Office of Attorney General helps seniors, from cracking down on home repair fraud and identity theft to educating seniors on lottery scams and mail fraud.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, www.n4a.org

N4A staff and their grassroots network across the country are champions of many critical issues concerning the well-being of older adults.

National Council on Aging – NCOA

www.ncoa.org

NCOA is a private, nonprofit organization providing information, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and leadership in all aspects of aging services and issues.

Social Security Administration – SSA www.ssa.gov

Called Social Security Online, the website offers benefits planning, social security statements, online application to retire and more.

WOUND CARE

MedCentris (ad on page 57) 855-432-5328

SAAD

(ad on page 67)

Home Health Care Definitions

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES – Refers to someone State licensed health care providers that offer both medical and non-medical assistance in the comfort of your home. Services include skilled nursing, occupational, physical and speech therapies, assistance with activities of daily living, homemaker services and transportation services, both local and long distance.

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES –Services provided by a companion/ sitter to be with your family member for a specified amount of time each day up to and including 24hour supervision. The companions may provide assistance with routine activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands etc. Many agencies provide transportation to doctor visits, shopping etc, as well as recreational activities. They may not dispense medications.

HOSPICE – a comprehensive program of comforting care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.

RESPITE CARE – care that is shortterm or temporary. It is designed to give families a break from the stress of daily caregiving. Respite care can

be for a few hours, overnight, or for days. The amount of care changes with the needs of the family and the patient.

SKILLED NURSING – a higher level of care where services are performed by a licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Skilled Nursing includes, but is not limited to patient assessments, performance of prescribed medical treatments, administration of prescribed medications, education for the patient and the caregiver related to the disease process, treatment, health measures and medication management.

SOCIAL WORKER – a clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.

THERAPY SERVICES (SPEECH, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIES) – A variety of services to assess, treat and rehabilitate patients to improve their readiness to perform daily living tasks.

WOUND CARE – diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure soars and other wounds. Treatments may include but are not limited to irrigations & dressing. ~

HEALTH AT HOME -

**PAYMENT METHODS

FREE ASSESSMENT

24 HOUR CARE

MEDICATION REMINDERS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMEMAKER / COMPANION

*COUNTIES SERVED

HOUSEKEEPING MEALS PREPARATION PARTNERS

PHONE #

228-563-8951

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HEALTH AT HOMENON MEDICAL HOME CARE

HEALTH AT HOMENON MEDICAL HOME CARE

A family tradition of caring for over 55 years!

The only family owned and operated full service home health company.

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For over fifty-five years, the name Saad has been synonymous with high-quality and compassionate home health care along the MS Gulf Coast and Mobile, AL. Today, Saad Healthcare is the only remaining locally-owned, family-operated home health care company on the Gulf Coast. Saad Healthcare is proud to serve our patients and the community with the care and compassion that local residents deserve.

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•Provides referral and placement services

•Supervises our caregivers.

•Provides periodic customer service visits.

• Assists our clients and their families with the challenges of “aging in place”.

•Arranges for other related care services.

• Provides additional support to families who manage care from a distance.

Forrest General Home Care provides specialized care, in the comfort of your home, when you are recovering from an illness, injury or surgery and is available for all ages.

When you or someone you love becomes terminally ill and needs special attention at home, Forrest General Hospice can help meet these healthcare needs for patients who meet criteria. Asbury Hospice House, another option for hospice care, provides a peaceful, serene environment to allow a person and their loved ones to spend time in the best way possible when their care cannot be managed at home.

• Skilled Nursing

• Wound/Ostomy Care

• IV Therapy

• Mental Health

• Pediatrics

• Physical Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Speech Therapy

• Social Services

• Certified Nurse Aides

• Telemonitoring

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HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS

INPATIENT CARE

INDIGENT PATIENTS

HOME HEALTH AGENCY

PCP OVERSIGHT

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

24/7 ADMISSIONS

LEVELS OF CARE

RO=Routine / RE=Respite / G=General In-Patient Care / C=Continuous Care

SERVICES PROVIDED

RN/SW =Registered Nurse / Social Worker / CH=Chaplain / V=Volunteer

PALLIATIVE CARE

COUNTIES SERVED*

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HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS

PARTNERS OF THE SENIORS

Arden Hospice –Biloxi

Arden Hospice –Hattiesburg

Arden Hospice –Poplarville

Forrest General –Hospice –Asbury House

Forrest General –Hospice –Hattiesburg

Forrest General –Hospice –Picayune

Gentiva Hospice –Gulf Coast

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Gentiva Hospice –Lucedale

Gentiva Hospice –Picayune

Hospice of Light –Singing River Hospital

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VitalCaring Group –MS –Hospice

601-909-6105

228-687-1385

228-207-0390

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*COUNTIES: Covington-CO / Forrest-FO / George-GE / Greene-GR / Hancock-HN / Harrison-HR / Jackson-JA / Jefferson DavisJD / Jones-JO / Lamar-LA / Marion-MA / Pearl RiverPR / Perry-PE / Stone-ST / Wayne-WA

ADDITIONAL HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS

More information on these communities available at www.SeniorsBlueBook.com

HomeCare Hospice –Hattiesburg

601-391-6347

Notre Dame Hospice

228-435-2265

Traditions Hospice

601-714-1221

228-206-4196

Compassus Hospice

Deaconess Hospice

Heart of Hospice –Hattiesburg

HomeCare Hospice –Gulf Coast

HOSPICE CARE

Hospice Care Definitions

HOSPICE Hospice provides individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort, rather than treatment.

INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM

Hospice provides care for a patient with a team approach. All disciplines work together to help the patient, caregiver, and family. The team provides for the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.

Physician – Medical Director –

Oversees the care of a patient by working closely with the RN to make sure the patient’s needs are met. The Medical Director reviews a patient’s chart every 14 days with the Interdisciplinary Care Team.

Registered Nurse – Manages the individual Plan of Care for each patient. Visits the patient to assess needs. Coordinates visits by the other team members.

Aide – Assists patient and family with personal care needs and light housekeeping.

Social Worker – Assesses patient and families’ emotional and social needs. Provides counseling, referrals, and support to meet identified needs.

Chaplain – Supports patient and family with spiritual needs.

Volunteer – Provides companionship and support to the patient and family.

Bereavement Specialist – Offers counseling and grief support to a family for a year after a loved one passes.

LEVEL OF CARE

RO-Routine Care – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the patient’s home, retirement community, assisted living or skilled nursing facility.

RE-Respite Care – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility.

GIP – General In-Patient Care – Provided in a skilled nursing facility when symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. GIP is usually short in duration.

CC-Continuous Care – Provided for end of life or time of crisis that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team. The criteria for CC may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, break-down of caregiver, imminent death, or family unable to cope.

24/7 ADMISSION Admission to hospice is 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

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

HOUSING AUTHORITY

Housing Authority

– Bay St. Louis, 228-467-4545

– Bay Waveland, 228-467-4545

– Biloxi, 228-374-7771

– Gulfport, 228-831-2992

– Laurel, 601-425-7977

– Long Beach, 228-863-8256

campus-style environment that may include villas, apartments/condos, 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 apart-

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– Lumberton, 601-796-8628

– Picayune, 601-798-3281

– Richton, 601-788-6231

– Waynesboro, 601-735-4522

MS Regional Housing Authority

– Gulf Coast, 228-248-1030

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING

HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION

MEALS / MEAL OPTIONS

3-BEDROOM (3)

2-BEDROOM (2) 1 BEDROOM (1) STUDIO (S)

INCOME BASED (IB)

INDEPENDENT LIVING / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

601-797-478724IB1,2

601-545-774433IB1

601-583-125550IB1,2,S

COVINGTON COUNTY

Village Manor, 1001 Cotton St, Mt. Olive

Federation Towers, 812 Arnold St, Hattiesburg

601-582-7664

601-545-708880IB1,2

601-401-62831421,2,3

MS Regional Housing Authority Hattiesburg, 208 Gordon St, Hattiesburg 39401

North Hill Place Apartments, 200 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 39401

The Claiborne Independent Living, 200 Whispering Pines Blvd, Hattiesburg

Wesley Manor Retirement Community 246 Westover Dr, Hattiesburg

601-796-555528IB1,2

601-947-703029IB1,2

601-394-523630IB1,2

601-394-500450IB1,2

GEORGE / GREENE COUNTY

Woodchase Apartments, 203 N10th St, Lumberton

Heritage Apartments, 18107 Hwy 26 W, Lucedale

Magnolia Apartments, 2001 2nd St, Leakesville

McIntosh Homes, 1320 Mississippi 63, Leakesville

601-394-262130IB1,S

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HARRISON COUNTY

Notre Dame De La Mer, 292 Hwy 90, Bay Saint Louis 39520

Oak Haven, 1200 Russell Dr, Waveland 39576

800-422-9988

228-604-243872IB1,2

228-392-3350601,2

228-436-776776IB1,2

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Bellemont Gardens, 871 Motsie Rd, Biloxi 39532

Cadet Point Senior Village, 200 Maple St, Biloxi 39530

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228-435-0055

228-822-16002041,2,3

228-388-101352IB1,S

228-207-4937100IB1,2

228-896-619029IB1

228-863-6272

228-255-944510

228-396-27221171,2

Carlow Manor Retirement Home, 15195 Barbara Dr, Gulfport 39503

Century Oaks, 1718 Pass Rd, Biloxi 39531

Creekwood North Apartments, 15235 O’Neal Rd, Gulfport 39503

Gabriel Manor Retirement, 2321 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 39531

Gulf Shore Villas, 2301 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 39531

Hillside Gulfport Manor, 488 Tegarden Rd, Gulfport 39507

MS Regional Housing Authority Gulf Coast, 2909 26th Ave, Gulfport 39501

Pass Oaks, 13410 Edwin Ladner Rd, Pass Christian 39571

Riverside, 12420 Lamey Bridge Rd, Biloxi 39532

TRANSPORTATION

MEALS

HOUSEKEEPING

3-BEDROOM (3)

2-BEDROOM (2) 1 BEDROOM (1)

INCOME BASED (IB)

228-388-2495209IBS,1

228-206-2506801,2 Santa

228-863-7297100IB1,2

228-205-095380IB1,2,S

228-202-507657IBS,1,2

228-818-457756IB1,2

Senior Housing Definitions

ments with full kitchens, and private baths. Services may include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; libraries, computer stations, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly and based upon size/location of apartment.

MEMORY CARE – These communities are either licensed assisted living facilities that specialize in delivering care to residents with dementia or a unit of a skilled nursing facility. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Staff is usually specially trained. Amenities vary. Services include meal plans, cable television, local phone calls, housekeeping, laundry maintenance and transportation. Personal assistance with ADLs available. Rates also vary from all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Payor sources usually accepted are private pay or some insurance plans.

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a resident to have a short-term stay in a community that can meet their needs. Many assisted living communities and nursing homes have a respite care program. Residents typically stay from a week to a month, depending on the situation, and receive all the services of the community to meet their needs. Respite care services are usually private-pay.

SKILLED NURSING CARE –

Is provided by licensed nurses in nursing homes, 24-hrs, for residents with complex medical conditions requiring a high level of need and routine services. Residents can have a private or a shared room. Meals are served in a dining area, activities are scheduled, and therapies are available as prescribed by a physician. Some skilled nursing facilities have a separate secured area for residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia conditions. “Long term care facilities” or “nursing centers” are synonymous terms for skilled nursing facilities. Most facilities provide rehabilitation following a hospital stay, and accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. ~

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

PRIVATE ROOMS

SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS TRANSPORTATION

RESPITE / SHORT-TERM STAY

MEMORY CARE UNIT

601-325-172536

601-296-971145

601-602-492916

601-818-201650

601-271-217790

601-329-2030100

601-318-066918

601-909-238580

601-947-020215

601-947-779615

601-766-910626

GEORGE COUNTY

601-598-059748

601-426-648840

601-342-247047

769-242-234416

601-403-817711

601-798-567314

769-242-900015

769-926-259630

601-799-160015

601-788-259917

601-723-007615

601-945-505325

601-735-026430

601-735-012025

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Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center

298 Cahal St. • Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-544-5300

Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg

10 Medical Blvd. • Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-264-3709

Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall 925 W. Mangum St. • Mendenhall, MS 39114 601-847-1311

Bedford Care Center of Newton

1009 S. Main St. • Newton, MS 39345 601-683-6601

Bedford Care Center of Marion 6434 Dale Dr. • Marion, MS 39342 601-297-3515

Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall 300 Cahal St. • Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-582-9157

Bedford Care Center of Petal 908 South George St. • Petal, MS 39465 601-544-7441

Bedford Care Center of Picayune 2797 Cooper Rd. • Picayune, MS 39466 601-799-1616

www.BedfordCareCenters.com

Medicare 2024 “In A Nutshell”

(Parts A, B & Medigap Plans)

Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)

$1,632 deductible (per benefit period)

It is possible to pay the $1632 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA. No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Most people pay monthly $174.90 (Premium could be higher based on income)

$240 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)

80/20 after deductible.

Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits

Most doctors accept Medicare.

No coverage outside the USA. No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

A & B are designed for people over age 65 and those with certain disabilities

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment

(Other special enrollment periods may be avalable)

These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered

Can provide benefits outside USA

Plans are available through insurance companies.

Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

To contact call: 801-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com

Medicare 2024 “In A Nutshell”

Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)

Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage Plans Part C INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium $174.70 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, etc.

Plans have co-pays and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

Deductible (Phase I) $0–$545 deductible

Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $5,030

Coverage Gap / Doughnut Hole (Phase III)

The member now pays much more for covered drugs 25% generic / 25% brand. There is a drug manufacture discount on certain drugs that can count toward the “True out-of-pocket” (TrOOP). You remain here until the $8,000 (TrOOP) has been met. It’s estimated you will pay about $3,300 of the $8,000.

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV)

$0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calandar year Approved formulary insulins are no more than $35 per month.

Part D can be separate with Medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7 each year

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 10/2023

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