Singing River's Pascagoula Skilled Nursing Facility is home to the Mississippi Gulf Coast's only Five Star Rated facility*, which now features a recently expanded 54-bed unit. In our Skilled Nursing Facility, patients will receive exceptional one-on-one care from our dedicated and talented skilled nursing staff.
Skilled nursing provides a short-term rehab solution for individuals needing more time and attention to transition back into life after a joint replacement, stroke, heart attack, hip fracture, & more.
*As rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
In this listing you will find organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities. You will find a complete list 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.
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...
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.
HOUSING OPTIONS
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.
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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
Gulf Shores Adult Day Care
2301 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi
228-388-1723
Harrison County Senior Resources Agency
228-896-0214
House of the Lord 2000 4th St, Hattiesburg
601-584-0940
Lyman Senior Center – Gulfport, Lyman
14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport 228-832-2606
Magnolia Place for Seniors – Ellisville
601-649-7921
Marion Park for Seniors
200 W Lafayette, Columbia
601-731-9421
Open Wings Outreach Center 219 Partnership Wy, Columbia
601-633-5177
89 Industrial Dr, Hattiesburg
601-336-7405
Organizations that perform advocacy and support roles and inform the public about the latest research developments.
Alzheimer’s Association –MS Chapter
800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Mississippi
228-236-7211
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
601-853-7556
Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116
Family Caregiver Support Program
800-444-8014
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
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.
Area Agency on Aging –
Mississippi Access to Care
(ad on Inside Back Cover)
228-868-2311 / 844-822-4622
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC –Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D.
(ad on page 17)
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
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
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– Jackson County, Ocean Springs
228-875-1336
– 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
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
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
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
800-721-7255 / 800-721-7255 TTY
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
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
Office of Vocational Rehab
(Provides resources for going back to work)
228-575-3798
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
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– 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
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC –Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D.
(ad on page 17)
228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
– 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
– 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
Personal medical alert products and home alarm systems activated by pushing a button.
Acadian On Call
800-259-1234
All Counties
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All Ways Caring
(ad on page 55)
866-737-2273 / 228-388-6296
Amada Senior Care
(ad on page 61) – Caregivers
601-864-3752 / 228-216-2448
Bedford Care Center
(ad on page 91)
www.bedfordcarecenters.com
Caspoint Care
(ad on page 61)
Caregivers
228-563-8951
Cornerstone Caregiving
(ad on page 3)
Caregivers
228-256-4505
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Covenant Caregivers
(ad on page 63)
601-856-5660
Home Instead Senior Care
(ad on page 64)
Caregivers
800-311-0855 / 601-261-2114
Kare-In-Home Private Care
(ad on Back Cover)
– Caregivers
228-604-4550
Nursing Management, Inc.
(ad on page 1)
Caregivers
228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196
Right At Home Homecare
(ad on page 2)
Caregivers
228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333
S aad Healthcare
(ad on page 55)
228-432-8855
Salus Home Care
(ad on page 62)
– Caregivers
228-207-2515
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
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC –
Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D.
(ad on page 17)
228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059
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 Rescue 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, Inc.
(Past due Utility)
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 (ad on Inside Back cover)
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
PRVO (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
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
PRVO
– Arco Lane
433 Arco Ln, Laurel
601-425-2611
– Columbia Senior Center
1060 Hwy 13 S, Columbia
601-731-2377
– 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
– Collins, 601-765-4491
– 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
The Lord Is My Help
1205 DeSoto St, Ocean Springs
228-875-2331
Area Agency on Aging (All Counties)
800-444-8014
– Gulf Coast 228-868-2311
Brother’s Keeper Ministries (Pearl River only)
601-795-3173
Christian Food Mission, Inc. (Jones County)
601-428-0136
Christian Svcs, Inc. – Angel Food Ministries (Hattiesburg)
601-582-5683
Feeding the Gulf Coast
877-833-2550
Food Stamps
(See Financial Assistance MS Dept of Human Scvs)
Hancock County
Human Resources Agency
228-466-4353
Harrison County
Human Resources Agency
228-896-0214
Home Delivered Meals
– Meals On Wheels (Biloxi) 228-896-0214
Jackson County
Human Resources Agency
228-769-3292
Jackson County Community Action
228-471-1243
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
($97 per month, 20 meals)
Area Agency on Aging (All Counties) 800-444-8014
– Gulf Coast 228-868-2311
Better Hearing Institute / Hearing Help Line
800-327-9355
de l’ Epee Deaf Center 1450 North St, Gulfport 228-897-2280 / 228-897-2280 TTY
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
Bay Motor Winding
(ad on page 23)
228-863-0677
HOSPITAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
Senior Circle –Merit Health Wesley
– Hattiesburg 601-268-8192
Senior Circle – Memorial Stone County Hospital
601-928-6700
SeniorExtra – Merit Health Biloxi
228-432-1571
COVINGTON COUNTY
Covington County Hospital
701 S Holly St, Collins
601-765-6711
FORREST & LAMAR COUNTIES
Forrest General Hospital
(ad on page 72)
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
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
Ochsner Health Center –
4540 Shephered Square, Diamondhead
228-220-5200
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– 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 37)
4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport
228-822-6990
Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center
– Biloxi
228-376-2550
Memorial Hospital
4500 13th St, Gulfport
228-867-4000
– Memorial Immunization Van
228-867-4246
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
1500 Broad Ave, Ste 300, Gulfport
228-575-7500
Singing River Gulfport
Hospital (ad on Inside Front Cover)
15200 Community Rd, Gulfport
228-575-7000
Singing River Medical Clinic
– 350 Cowan Rd, Ste 140, Gulfport
228-206-7054
– 15190 Community Rd, Ste 220, Gulfport
228-575-7975
Singing River Medical Clinic –
– Downtown Biloxi
131 Reynor St, Biloxi
228-205-6821
– Cedar Lake
967 Cedar Lake Rd, Biloxi
228-205-6814
– Woolmarket
13034 Shriners Blvd, Biloxi
228-396-5022
– 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
Preventative Medicine Clinic
3300 Ladnier Rd, Gautier
228-497-2652
Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital (ad on Inside Front Cover)
3109 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs
228-818-1111
Singing River Pascagoula Hospital (ad on Inside Front Cover)
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
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HOSPITALS & CLINICS
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PERRY COUNTY
Perry County General Hospital
206 Bay Ave, Richton
601-788-6316
STONE COUNTY
Memorial Stone County – Hospital
1434 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700
– Family Medical Clinic
1440 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700
WAYNE COUNTY
Wayne General Hospital
950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro
601-735-5151
INSURANCE & INSURANCE COUNSELING
Area Agency on Aging (All Counties)
800-444-8014
Lisa Scott – Cigna
251-349-5230
MAC – Mississippi Access to Care (ad on Inside Back Cover)
844-822-4622 / 228-868-2311
Medicare
800-633-4227
877-486-2048 TTY/TTD
Sharon Trippe –Complete Benefit Solutions
(ad on page 27)
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
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Margaret S. Sherry
2141 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1633
Orange Grove
12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-832-6924
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
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Lisa Scott – Cigna
251-349-5230
MAC – Mississippi Access to Care (ad on Inside Back Cover)
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 31)
877-272-8720
Sharon Trippe –Complete Benefit Solutions
(ad on page 27)
228-697-7983 / 888-485-5243
State Insurance Commission Consumer Hotline
800-562-2957
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
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
Gulf Coast Mental Health
819 Central Ave, Bay St Louis
228-467-1881
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
Gulf Coast Mental Health Center
1600 Broad Ave, Gulfport 228-863-1132
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 Healthcare
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
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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
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
Benzer Pharmacy
1720 Medical Park Dr, Biloxi
228-207-7716
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
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
Quinn Pharmacy
3160 Audubon Dr, Laurel
601-428-0688
Always ask your pharmacist about discounts on your medications, and shoparound 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
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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 35)
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 96)
530 Hall St, Wiggins
601-928-5281
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center (ad on page 91)
298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg
601-544-5300
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg (ad on page 91)
10 Medical Blvd., Hattiesburg
601-264-3709
Bedford Care Center
Monroe Hall (ad on page 91)
300 Cahal St, Hattiesburg
601-582-9157
Bedford Care Center of Petal
(ad on page 91)
908 South George St, Petal
601-544-7441
Bedford Care Center of Picayune (ad on page 91)
2797 Cooper Road, 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 37)
4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport
228-822-6990
Greenbriar Nursing Center
(ad on page 96)
4347 W Gay Rd, D’Iberville
228-392-8484
Gulfport Care Center
(ad on page 97)
11240 Canal Rd, Gulfport
228-701-1500
Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
(ad on page 97)
6428 US Hwy 11, Lumberton
601-794-8566
Merit Health Wesley Rehab
5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg
601-268-8000
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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 Inside Front Cover)
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 37)
4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport
228-822-6990
Forrest General Inpatient Hospital (ad on page 72)
6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg
601-288-4232
SRHS Singing River Inpatient Rehabilitation
(ad on Inside Front Cover)
2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula
228-809-1131
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.
All Ways Caring
(ad on page 55)
228-388-6296
Amada Senior Care
(ad on page 61)
– Gulf Coast
228-216-2448
– Pine Belt
601-864-3752
Caspoint Care
(ad on page 61)
228-563-8951/228-806-8721
Cornerstone Caregiving
(ad on page 3)
228-256-4505
Covenant Caregivers
(ad on page 63)
601-856-5660
Home Instead (ad on page 64)
– Gulf Coast
800-311-0855 / 228-818-6110
– Hattiesburg
601-261-2114
– Laurel
601-427-9370
Kare In Home Private Care
(ad on Back Cover)
(All Counties)
228-604-4550
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
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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
Are you ready to laugh, have fun, meet new people, and get some exercise? Let me introduce you to Pickleball.
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA! Last year, over 36.5 million individuals participated in Pickleball!
We put it all together and played a game. I am excited to sharpen my skills and play again! Come out and play – paddles and balls are provided at the beginner lessons.
With over 60 courts along the Coast, there is always a place to have FUN!
For more information and court times, visit:
Facebook: MS Gulf Coast Pickleballers or www.msgulfcoastpickleball.com
Facebook: Hattiesburg Pickleball www.usapickleball.org
Beginner Lessons are available at these sites. Please contact to confirm specific times:
Biloxi
– Donal Snyder Community Center
Spearheading the increased participation on the Gulf Coast is the Mississippi Gulf Coast Pickleball organization. As a 501c3, they are promoting Pickleball to all ages. Free beginner lessons are available to adults, seniors, active military, veterans, and school children.
Today, I took my first pickleball lesson. I learned quickly that pickleball can be “Slow and Easy” or “Fast-Paced and Competitive”! Our group worked on serving, control of the ball and paddle, balance exercises, game rules, and “Never run backwards” (Fall Prevention).
– Popp’s Ferry Recreation Complex
Long Beach
– Long Beach Senior & Activity Center
Pass Christian
– Lobouy Senior Center
Simple rules, Simple to learn, Easy to play! ~
Editor’s Note: “The seven-foot zone on each side of the net is known as the non-volley zone, commonly referred to as “the kitchen”. Players are not permitted to volley while standing in the kitchen.”
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S alus Home Care
(ad on page 62)
228-207-2515
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
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
USA Dance, Inc
601-928-2696
BOCCE
Woolmarket Bocce Courts
Director 228-341-6054
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
USM Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast, association of men and women 50 years and older, learning first for the love of learning.
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 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
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It’s a community where you can enjoy new experiences, informative seminars, fun-filled activities and social gatherings.
Hattiesburg | 601.266.6554
Gulf Coast | 228.214.3277
usm.edu/lifelong-learning
Leisure Services City of Gulfport
228-243-2914
The Salvation Army – Kroc Center –Biloxi – Silver Sneakers®
228-207-1218
Edgewater Mall – Biloxi
228-388-4466
Sawmill Square – Laurel
601-426-6320
Turtle Creek – Hattiesburg
601-261-0106
FaceBook: MS Gulf Coast Pickleballers
FaceBook: Hattiesburg Pickleball
Donal Snyder Community Center
228-388-1360
Gulfport Leisure Services
228-243-2914
H Wilson Community Center
228-868-5777
Lobouy Center – Pass Christian
228-365-5683
Long Beach Senior Center
228-868-7517
MS Gulf Coast Pickleballers
– Lyman Community Center
– Popp’s Ferry Recreation Complex
– Vancleave Community Park
OLLI is the prescription for a dynamic retirement.
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
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 601-705-0837
Purvis 218 Shelby St 601-794-6772
Sumrall 19 Center Ave 601-758-3752
The Petal Family YMCA
547 Hillcrest Loop 601-583-9399
YMCA of SE Mississippi
3719 Veterans Memorial Dr, Hattiesburg 601-583-4000
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 4020 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
4901 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
JACKSON COUNTY
Moss Point
5343 Jefferson St
228-471-1243
MS GC YMCA
1810 Government St, Ocean Springs
228-875-5050
Ocean Springs
514 Washington Ave
228-230-1900
Pascagoula
1912 Live Oak Ave
228-769-8329
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
Raine Community Center 504 Raine St, Poplarville 601-795-0871
STONE COUNTY
Farris-O’Neal
1240 S Magnolia Dr, Wiggins 601-528-5952
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.
(ad on Inside Back Cover)
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
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
ALS Support Group Memorial
228-812-5159
Alzheimer’s Support
– Biloxi
228-314-1290
– Hattiesburg
601-271-8480
– Laurel
601-422-0022
Alcohol Anonymous
(24 Hour Hotline)
844-714-7186
Better Breathers & Friends –Hattiesburg
601-288-3871
Cancer Support SRHS
228-809-5598
Grief & Loss Support – First United Methodist Church (Gulfport)
228-388-9288
Heart Support SRHS
228-809-5308
Home of Grace (Drug / Alcohol Recovery)
228-826-5283
Hospice of Light
Bereavement Group (ad on Inside Front Cover)
228-818-2160 / 601-766-1800
Living With Cancer Support Memorial
228-865-3104
Low Vision
228-575-4066
Lupus Support
228-313-1676
Mental Health Assn of MS
228-385-1119
Parkinson’s Disease
228-575-1330
Stroke Support Memorial
228-867-5255
Stroke Support SRHS
228-809-5626
Vital Caring Grief Support
(ad on Back Cover)
228-220-0438
HATTIESBURG
Alcoholics Anonymous
601-982-0081
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Bereavement, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart, Parkinson’s, Stroke
800-844-4445
LAUREL
Alcoholics Anonymous
601-426-0108
Alzheimer’s
601-426-4300
Breast Cancer
601-399-0506
Cancer
601-321-5514
Diabetes
601-426-4934
Grief
601-426-4700
Heart
601-399-0541
TRANSPORTATION
ALL COUNTIES
Area Agency on Aging
800-444-8014
Grove Transit
601-544-5403 / 866-331-6004
Mobile One
601-545-3322
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY
Senior Center
601-792-8375
FORREST COUNTY
City of Petal Transportation
601-554-5440
Hattiesburg Mass Transit
601-545-4671
GEORGE COUNTY
City of Lucedale
601-947-2082
Veterans Transportation
601-508-0596
GREENE COUNTY
Community Development Corp
601-788-2777
HANCOCK COUNTY
Senior Center
228-467-9292
HARRISON COUNTY
Coast Transit Authority (Specialized Service)
228-896-4010
Department of Human Resources
228-896-0214
Hoop Cares Transportation
228-363-1599
JACKSON COUNTY
Community Action of South Mississippi
228-769-3292
Coast Transit Authority
228-875-8070
Hoop Cares Transportation
228-363-1599
PERRY COUNTY
Community Development Corp
601-788-2777
STONE COUNTY
City of Wiggins
601-928-7221
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
State Veterans Affairs – Biloxi VA Medical Center
228-523-5000
US Veterans Center – Biloxi
228-388-9938
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
– Life Insurance
800-669-8477
– VA Benefits
800-827-1000
Veterans Medical Foster Home Program – Biloxi
228-523-5000
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
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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
American Red Cross –
Gulf Coast
228-896-4511 / 866-438-4636
Area Agency on Aging
(ad on Inside Back Cover)
All Counties
800-444-8014
Canon Hospice
(ad on page 70)
Gulf Coast
228-575-6251
Christian Food Mission – Laurel
601-428-0136
Forrest General Hospice
(ad on page 72)
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 Inside Front Cover) 228-818-2160
Vital Caring Hospice
(ad on Back Cover) 228-220-0438
Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary 228-867-4077
MS Renaissance Garden Foundation 228-388-2622
Notre Dame Hospice
228-687-1385 / 601-247-2048
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 55) 228-432-8855
Salvation Army (Biloxi, Gulfport, Lucedale, Pascagoula) 228-207-2761
Solace Hospice
(ad on page 73)
– Biloxi
228-205-2504
– Poplarville
601-403-9822
– Tylertown
601-803-2880
St. Joseph Hospice
(ad on page 70)
228-865-7897 / 601-261-2515
United Way of South Mississippi
228-896-2213
United Way of Southeast Mississippi
601-545-7141
Volunteers Gulf Coast
228-896-0073
FORREST COUNTY – HATTIESBURG
Area Development Partnership
601-296-7500
Forrest General Hospital
(ad on page 72)
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
Picayune Senior Patrol
601-798-7411x0
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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
www.eldercare.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.state.ms.us
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.ago.state.ms.us
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.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
www.usm.edu/olli
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”.
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.
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.
patient’s veins including antibiotic and hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy, and central line care. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a M.D.
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 24-hour 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.
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV THERAPY) – any medical treatments/medications that need to be introduced into the body via a
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.
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In-home support services that focus on daily, weekly or 24/7 non-medical services. These services include personal care, housekeeping, errands, respite care, meal preparation and social contact.
All Ways Caring (ad on page 55)
866-737-2273 / 228-388-6296
Amada Senior Care
(ad on page 61)
601-864-3752 / 228-216-2448
Area Agency on Aging
(ad on Inside Back Cover)
228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014
Care4all Caregivers
228-216-4917
Caspoint Care (ad on page 61)
228-563-8951
Cornerstone Caregiving
(ad on page 3)
228-256-4505
Covenant Caregivers
(ad on page 63)
601-856-5660
Elite Care Home Services
228-596-5911
Home Instead
(ad on page 64)
– Covington, Forrest, Jones & Lamar Counties
601-261-2114
– Hancock, Harrison & Jackson Counties
228-818-6110 / 800-311-0855
Kare In Home Private Care
(ad on Back Cover)
– All Counties
228-604-4550
Nursing Management, Inc.
(ad on page 1)
– All Counties
228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634
Right At Home
(ad on page 2)
– George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Perry & Stone Counties
228-255-9225
–
Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Smith, & Wayne Counties
601-426-6333
S alus Home Care
(ad on page 62)
– Hancock, Harrison & Jackson Counties
228-207-2515
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.
Christian Service, Inc – Hattiesburg (Free when available)
601-582-5683
SAAD Healthcare
(ad on page 55)
10598 D’Iberville Bld, Ste A, D’Iberville
228-432-5622
A family tradition of caring for over 55 years!
The only family owned and operated full service home health company.
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. 10598
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ADDITIONAL HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT) – A variety of services to assess, treat and rehabilitate patients to improve their readiness to perform daily living tasks.
Speech Therapy – services assess and treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing. Common treatments may range from changes in food consistency, physical strengthening exercises, repetitive practice & the use of audio-visual aids.
Physical Therapy – services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process to stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities and enhance basic mobility skills. Exercise techniques are only part of the special
skills used by therapists to treat patients to help lessen disability, pain and improve overall function and quality of life.
Occupational Therapy – services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Occupational therapists help clients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities and compensate for permanent loss of function.
WOUND CARE – diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure soars and other wounds. Treatments may include but are not limited to irrigations & dressing. ~
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.
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.
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.
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.
PALLIATIVE CARE
SERVICES PROVIDED***
RN/SW =Registered Nurse / Social Worker / CH=Chaplain / V=Volunteer
LEVELS OF CARE**
RO=Routine / RE=Respite /
G=General In-Patient Care / C=Continuous Care
PALLIATIVE CARE
INPATIENT CARE
24/7 ADMISSIONS
PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
PCP OVERSIGHT
HOME HEALTH AGENCY
INDIGENT PATIENTS
PAYMENT METHODS*
COUNTIES SERVED****
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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
• Certified Diabetic Educator
• Registered Dietitian
• Hospice Program
Solace is a locally owned and operated company which places patient care above profits. Our goal is to provide south MS with the best hospice care possible. Taking care of your loved ones, like they are our family, is not just our job. It is our passion. All hospice companies are not the same. It is your right to request which hospice provider takes care of you or a loved one. Ask for us by name.
We are a VA Preferred Hospice
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
Poplarville 601.403.9822
Biloxi 228.205.2504
Tylertown 601.803.2880
www.solacehospice.net
We serve all of South Mississippi
Also Offering Pediatric Hospice
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, 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
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Housing Authority
– Bay St. Louis, 228-467-4545
– Bay Waveland, 228-467-4545
– Biloxi, 228-374-7771
– Gulfport, 228-831-2992
– Laurel, 601-426-3574
– Long Beach, 228-863-8256
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 COM-
MUNITIES – 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. 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
– Lumberton, 601-796-8628
– Picayune, 601-798-3281
– Richton, 601-788-6231
– Waynesboro, 601-735-4522
MS Regional Housing Authority
– Gulf Coast, 228-831-2992
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.
RESPITE CARE – Provides a temporary break for caregivers by allowing 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. ~
SummerHouse Bay Cove offers a long history for best-in-class Assisted Living & Memory Care in our native Biloxi. Come visit, take a tour, enjoy a delicious chef prepared lunch on us and don’t forget to ask about our current move in specials.
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With eight nursing centers located throughout services for long-term and short-term skilled nursing care including:
Occupational and Speech
• Nursing, Physician and Pharmacy Services
• Recreation and Activities Programs
• Nutritional Support Services
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
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
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Our Mission... HONOR the story, NURTURE the spirit, CARE for a lifetime.
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.”
Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)
$1,600 deductible (per benefit period)
It is possible to pay the $1600 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.
Most people pay monthly $164.90 (Premium could be higher based on income)
$226 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.
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: 877-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com
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.
Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).
Part B premium $164.90 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)
There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, PFFS, etc.
Plans have co-pay 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.
Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).
Plans are generally a variation of the following: Deductible (Phase I)
$0–$505 deductible
Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $4,660
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 brand name drugs that can count toward the “True out-of-pocket” (TrOOP) You remain here until the $7,400 (TrOOP) has been met
Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV)
For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $4.15 / $10.35 or 5% depending on drug tier As an upgrade, Insulin costs will decrese in 2023
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 10/2022
