Assisted Living
For someone who can live in a community but needs help with meals, medications, bathing, dressing or other daily activities.
View Assisted Living →HELP FOR MISSISSIPPI FAMILIES
Senior Care Resources
Practical information to help you compare care, understand common costs and know what to ask before choosing a provider.
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SENIOR CARE GUIDES
Choose the right type of care
Memory Care
A secure setting with specialized routines and staff support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
View Memory Care →In-Home Care
Medical home health or non-medical personal assistance delivered where the older adult lives.
View In-Home Care →Hospice Care
Comfort-focused medical, emotional and family support for a person facing a life-limiting illness.
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PAYING FOR SENIOR CARE
Questions to ask about cost
- Ask for the complete monthly price, including care-level charges and one-time fees.
- Find out what happens to the price if care needs increase.
- Ask whether long-term-care insurance benefits are accepted.
- Medicare generally does not pay for long-term room and board; ask what medical or short-term services may qualify.
- Mississippi Medicaid eligibility and covered services depend on the person’s circumstances. Confirm coverage before making a decision.
- Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for benefits; contact an accredited veterans service representative.
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CHECKLIST FOR TOURING
Take these questions with you
- Is the community currently licensed?
- What is included in the monthly price?
- How are emergencies handled?
- Is staff present around the clock?
- How are medications managed?
- What training does the care staff receive?
- Can residents keep their current physician?
- What transportation is available?
- Can the kitchen handle special diets?
- What activities happen each week?
- How are families kept informed?
- What could cause a resident to need to move?
Touring tip: Visit once during a scheduled tour and, if possible, again during a meal or busy part of the day.
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MISSISSIPPI SENIOR RESOURCES
Start with the right statewide directory
Residential Communities
Search assisted living, memory care and residential senior-living communities throughout Mississippi.
Search Communities →Home-Care Providers
Compare medical home-health agencies and non-medical in-home care offices.
Search Home Care →Hospice Programs
Find hospice programs by city and county with direct contact information.
Search Hospice →Senior Transportation
Find public transit, paratransit, senior rides and Medicaid medical transportation.
Find Transportation →