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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Dear Seniors, Professionals, and Friends: Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2026 edition of the Seniors Blue Book of Southern Mississippi! Founded in 2001 by Thad and Carolan Anderson, the mission has always been clear— to provide our community with the most up-to-date resources for “Aging Well” and to connect families with the services they need most. Now, 25 years later, the Seniors Blue Book continues to proudly serve as South Mississippi’s most comprehensive and trusted resource for seniors, their families, caregivers, and the professionals who help guide them through life’s important decisions. 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. Please support our advertising partners featured in this guide and let them know you found them in the Seniors Blue Book – their support TM
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The Seniors Blue Book of Southern Mississippi P. O. Box 10073 Gulfport, MS 39505 Phone: 228.596.6565 Email: Leeann@seniorsbluebook.com Web: www.seniorsbluebook.com
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Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors. The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2026.
CONTENTS
RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL
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How to use this Guide
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Publisher’s Letter and Contact Information
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Advertiser Index
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Adult Day Care Alzheimer's and Dementia Resources Associations for Specific Illnesses Care Coordination Consumer Affairs/Legal County Health Departments Dental Resources Disability Resources Elder Abuse Prevention Elder Law Emergency Management Emergency Response Systems Employment Opportunities Estate Planning Financial Advisor Financial Assistance Food Resources Foot Care Funeral Homes Health Clinic for Seniors Hearing Resources
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
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Home Generators
Front Cover
Arden Hospice
Treasured Gems See page 4.
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Home Medical Equipment
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Hospitals and Clinics
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Libraries
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Medicare/Medicaid
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Mental Health Services and Counseling
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Pharmacies
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Prescription Assistance
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Real Estate
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Rehabilitation Facilities
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Rehabilitation Hospitals
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Respite Care
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Senior Activities, Entertainment & Sports
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Senior Centers
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Senior Organizations and Services
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Senior Placement Consultant
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Social Security
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Support Services
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Transportation
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Vein Care Specialist
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Veteran Centers and Services
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Vision Resources
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Websites for Seniors
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Wound Care
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Back Cover
Care4All Caregivers
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Understanding Senior Care Options
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Non Medical Care Agencies Comparison Grid
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Home Health Agencies Comparison Grid
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Hospice Comparison Grid
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Covenant Caregivers Read about them on Inside Back Cover.
HOME HEALTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL SERVICES
SENIOR HOUSING
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Understanding Senior Living Options
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Housing Authority
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Independent Living/Retirement Communities Comparison Grid
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Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid
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Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid
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FEATURED
Medicare "In a Nutshell"
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
Getting Started Is Easy
Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
ESTATE PLANNING
Davis-Morris Law Firm – Angela Davis-Morris
(ad on page 19) www.davismorrislawfirm.com Hattiesburg 601-545-3127
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 17) www.southmselderlaw.com Ocean Springs 228-215-1223
Michael Prestia Attorney and Counselor at Law (ad on page 21)
www.michaelprestialawyers.com 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
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Gulf Coast 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 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – MS Dept of Human Services 601-359-4500
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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...
Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121 Mercy Housing & Human Development 228-896-1945
Mississippi Access to Care Center (ad on page 57) 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
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6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 39404
1301 W 1st St, Laurel 39404
101 E Main Ave, Lumberton 39455
3200A US 11, Picayune 39466
1425 Columbia Ave, Prentiss 39474
505 Front St, Richton 39476
111 Hospital Dr, Tylertown 39667
10598 D’Iberville Blvd, D’Iberville 39540
10281 Corporate Dr, Gulfport 39503
4509 Hospital Rd, Pascagoula 39581
930 Hall St, Wiggins 39577
*COUNTIES: Covington-CO / Forrest-FO / George-GE / Greene-GR / Hancock-HN / Harrison-HR / Jackson-JA / Jasper-JS / Jefferson Davis- JD / Jones-JO / Lamar-LA / Lawrence-LW / Marion-MA / New Orleans-OR / Pearl River- PR / Perry-PE / Simpson-SI / Stone-ST / Smith-SM / Walthall-WL / Wayne-WA **THERAPIES: S=Speech / P=Physical / O=Occupational / R=Respiratory BC = Back Cover
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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.
HEALTH AT HOME HOUSING OPTIONS
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Caritas Manor, 145 W 10th Ave, Petal 39465
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Bellemont Gardens, 871 Motsie Rd, Biloxi 39532
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Century Oaks, 1718 Pass Rd, Biloxi 39531
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Creekwood North Apartments, 15235 O’Neal Rd, Gulfport 39503
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Riverside Living Apartments, 12420 Lamey Bridge Rd, Biloxi 39532
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Riverstone Senior Residence, 1900 Switzer Road, Gulfport 39507
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Sanderson Village, 1000 E 34th St, Gulfport 39507
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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.
SMPDD Mississippi Access to Care (ad on page 64)
The Abigayle 1608 Broadway Dr, Hattiesburg 601-520-1919 Top Choice Adult Day Center 89 Industrial Dr, Hattiesburg 601-336-7405
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ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES
Community Development, Inc. – Richton 601-788-2599
Organizations that perform advocacy and support roles and inform the public about the latest research developments.
Five County Senior Center 1027 2nd St, Prentiss
Alzheimer’s Association – MS Chapter (www.alz.org) 800-272-3900
Golden Oak Senior Services 14306 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi 228-396-1998 Gulf Shores Adult Day Care 2301 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1723
Hoop Cares – Charis Home
American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) 800-227-2345 / 601-941-8082 American Council for the Blind (www.acb.org) 800-424-8666
(ad on page 67) Moss Point 228-990-9749
American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org) 800-342-2383
House of the Lord 2000 4th St, Hattiesburg 601-584-0940
American Heart Association of Mississippi (www.heart.org) 800-451-3744
Lyman Senior Center 14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport 228-832-2606
American Kidney Funds (www.kidneyfund.org) 800-638-8299
Opal Smith Drop-In Center – Mental Health Association of South MS 4803 Harrison Cir, Gulfport 228-864-6274
American Liver Foundation (www.liverfoundation.org) 800-465-4837
Open Wings Outreach Center 219 Partnership Wy, Columbia 601-633-5177
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American Parkinson’s Disease Association (www.apdaparkinson.org) 800-223-2732 American Stroke Association (www.stroke.org) 800-553-6321 Arthritis Foundation MS Chapter (www.arthritis.org) 800-283-7800 Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (www.bonehealthandosteoporosis. org) 800-231-4222 Lupus Foundation of America (www.lupus.org) 800-558-0121 Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org) 800-473-4696 United Ostomy Association (www.ostomy.org) 800-826-0826
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.
SMPDD Mississippi Access to Care (ad on page 64)
844-822-4622
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 21) 228-215-1223
Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1) 228-385-9196
Prime Senior Placement (ad on page 17) 228-447-5074
Senior Solutions (ad on page 17) 228-365-4824
CONSUMER AFFAIRS / LEGAL Government and non-profit organizations that provide consumer information or legal advice. Better Business Bureau 800-987-8280 Disabilities: LIFE (Living Independent For Everyone) 228-388-2401 / 601-583-2108 Fraud Hotline – MS Dept of Human Services 800-299-6905 Health Help Mississippi 877-314-3843 MS Center for Justice – Housing Campaign 228-435-7284 MS Center for Legal Services (Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone, & Wayne Counties) 800-498-1804 Continued on page 18
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DENTAL RESOURCES
MS State Attorney General & Consumer Protection 800-281-4418
Bethesda Free Clinic 6912 N Washington Ave, Ocean Springs 228-818-9191
MS Volunteer Lawyers Project 601-960-9577
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
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
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Donated Dental Svcs of Mississippi 800-366-3640 SE MS Rural – Hattiesburg Community Dental Center 68 Old Airport Rd 601-583-4800 Pearl River Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic – Forrest County Campus 5448 Hwy 49 S, Hattiesburg 601-554-5509 UMMC School of Dentistry 2500 N State St, Jackson – Appt with Student or Resident 601-984-6155 – Appt with Dental Hygiene Student 601-984-6340
DISABILITY RESOURCES ADA (American with Disabilities) Information Line 800-514-0301 / 800-514-0383 TTY Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Ctr 800-949-4232 / 800-949-4232 TTY Arc of MS 228-497-1035 Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities 601-969-0601
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Dept of Rehabilitation Workshop 228-897-7616 Disability Connection – MS Gulf Coast – Local Resource Guides Online (www.DisabilityConnection.org) 228-870-7775 – MS Coast Community Resource Guide – Family Resource Guide – TRACK Guide – Career Success Guide Institute for Disability Studies University of Southern MS – Hattiesburg 601-266-5163 / 888-671-0051 TTY Life of Mississippi (Living Independence for Everyone) 800-748-9398 – Gulfport 228-357-5120 – 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, 601-394-2362 – Hancock County, 228-467-4565 – Harrison County, 228-897-5790 – Jackson County, 228-769-3444 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com
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Dept of Human Service / Family Service continued from page 19 – 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, 601-928-4996 – Wayne County, 601-735-6254 Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence 228-436-3809 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 601-545-3127
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 21) Ocean Springs 228-215-1223
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Michael Prestia Attorney and Counselor at Law (ad on page 23) Gulfport 228-868-6609
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 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 877-636-1769 Medical Guardian 800-591-5242 Mobile Help 844-469-0371
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Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC is here to help your family overcome the obstacles that come along with the elder care continuum. We help you integrate legal, financial, and personal care needs to allow you to find, coordinate, and pay for good, quality assistance. Our goal is to create a plan to allow you to stay at home as long as possible, and have a plan to protect you and your family if that is not possible. We assist you in answering the following questions: What happens if one of us gets sick and needs care? What happens if one of us dies? Can I protect my assets for my family? n What happens if I become incapacitated, incompetent or disabled? n What happens if it is Parkinson’s, dementia or Alzheimer’s? n How can I avoid becoming a burden to my family? n Can I qualify for long-term care Medicaid? n How can I avoid wiping out my life savings on a Medicaid spend-down? n What steps do i need to take to protect myself and my family? n n
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
About You In Home Care
(ad on page 67) www.aboutyouinhomecare.com 228-273-4933 / 601-222-3303
All Ways Caring HomeCare (ad on page 76) www.allwayscaring.com 228-207-7798
Amada Senior Care
(ad on page 69) www.amadaseniorcare.com/ hattiesburg-gulfport-senior-care 601-864-3752 / 228-216-2448
Bedford Care Center
(ad on page 101) www.bedfordcarecenters.com
Care4All Caregivers
(ad on Back Cover) www.care4allcaregivers.com 228-493-6363
Cornerstone Caregiving
(ad on Inside Front Cover) www.cornerstonecaregiving.com Gulf Coast 228-256-4505 Hattiesburg 769-207-0773
Covenant Caregivers
(ad on Inside Back Cover) www.covenantcaregivers.com 601-856-5660
Elite Home Care
(ad on page 76) www.elitehomecare.com 228-325-8263
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Harrison County Senior Services – Senior Companion Program (www.harrisoncountyms.gov/ departments/senior_resources) 228-241-2010
Heart of Grace Home Care
(ad on page 66) www.heartofgracehomecare.com 601-287-8021
Home Instead Senior Care (ad on page 75) www.homeinstead.com 800-311-0855 / 601-261-2114
Hoop Cares (ad on page 67) www.hoopcaresllc.com 228-990-9749
Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1) www.nursingmgt/com 228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196
Prime Care Nursing (ad on page 77) www.pcnursing.com 800-844-4298
Right At Home Homecare (ad on page 2) www.rightathome.net 228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333
Saad Healthcare
(ad on page 85) www.saadhealthcare.com 228-432-8855
Salus Home Care (ad on page 74) www.salushomecarems.com 228-207-2515
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Serenity Home Care
(ad on page 66) www.serenityhomecarems.com 228-369-3268
SMPDD – Senior Community Service Employment Program (ad on page 64) www.smpdd.com 228-868-2311
Treasured Gems Home Care
(ad on page 4) www.treasuredgemshomecare.com 228-304-2880 / 601-317-3438
Your Choice Senior Care
(ad on page 77) www.yourchoiceseniorcare.com 228-447-5440
– H arrison 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
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Senior Helpers (ad on page 3) www.seniorhelpers.com – Gulf Coast 228-256-1618 – Hattiesburg 601-909-0409
ESTATE PLANNING
Davis-Morris Law Firm – Angela Davis-Morris
(ad on page 19) www.davismorrislawfirm.com Hattiesburg 601-545-3127
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 21) www.southmselderlaw.com Ocean Springs 228-215-1223
WIN (Workforce Investment Network) Job Center Job Placement, WIA Services, Michael Prestia Veterans Services, TAA, Job Corps and Attorney and Counselor On-The-Job Training at Law (ad on page 23) – Covington County, 601-399-4000 www.michaelprestialawyers.com – Forrest County, 601-584-1202 Gulfport – George County, 228-762-4713 228-868-6609 – Greene County, 601-399-4000 – Hancock County, 228-270-1983 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com
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FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Rhodes Wealth Management
Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121
(ad on page 25) 228-273-1854
Mercy Housing & Human Development 228-896-1945
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SMPDD Mississippi Access to Care Center
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 Charities of South MS 228-701-0555 Christian Care Ministry – Picayune (Emergency Assistance) 601-799-3593 Christian Services Utility Assistance 601-582-5683 Gulf Coast Community Action Agency (Energy Assistance & Weatherization) – George County, 601-947-7426 – Gulf Coast, 228-896-1409 – Jackson County, 228-769-3292 Hancock Resource Center 228-463-8887 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – MS Dept of Human Services 601-359-4500
(ad on page 64) 844-822-4622
MS Dept of Human Services Division of Family Services – Covington County, 601-765-5005 – Forrest County, 601-554-4354 – George County, 601-947-7551 – 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 Continued on page 26
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We understand commitment When you work with Edward Jones, our entire team will help you work toward your financial goals. We’ll learn which special moments you want to create in your life – and then we’ll design a tailored strategy to help you build the future you envision. Together. Sarah M Rhodes Financial Advisor
Thad D Rhodes, AAMS Financial Advisor
1978 Popps Ferry Rd Suite C Biloxi, MS 39532 228-392-9486
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– 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, 601-545-8110 – Greene County, 601-394-2248 – Hancock County, 228-231-1314 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5356 – Jones County, 601-682-0129 – Lamar County, 601-794-1093 – Marion County, 601-736-9564 – Pearl River County, 601-403-2206 – Perry County, 601-964-8231 – Stone County, 601-928-3000 Salvation Army MS Coast – Biloxi, 228-374-8301 – Gulfport, 228-374-8301 – Hattiesburg, 601-544-3684 – Laurel, 601-428-4232 – Lucedale, 601-766-3577 – Pascagoula, 228-762-7222 United Way of South MS – Gulf Coast 228-896-2213 United Way of Southeast MS – PineBelt 601-545-7141
FOOD RESOURCES CONGREGATE MEALS Feed My Sheep 2615 19th St, Gulfport 228-864-2701 Hattiesburg Christian Svcs Center 301 E 2nd St, Hattiesburg 601-582-5683 Mercy Cross Center| 390 Crusaders Dr, Biloxi 228-337-2308 Senior Center Congregate Meals – Bay St. Louis, 228-467-9292 – Collins, 601-765-4491 – Columbia, 601-633-5177 – Gulfport, 228-575-4535 – Hattiesburg, 601-584-0989 – Laurel, 601-425-2611 – 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 – Oak Grove, 601-336-5019 – Ocean Springs, 228-230-1900 – Pass Christian/Delisle, 228-255-4757 – Picayune, 601-798-6358 – Poplarville, 601-795-7757 – Prentiss – Purvis, 601-794-6772 – Saucier, 228-832-5835 – Sumrall, 601-758-3752 – Woolmarket, 228-396-3228 The King’s Kitchen 2005 Longfellow Rd, Bay St. Louis 228-493-4796 The Lord Is My Help 1205 DeSoto St, Ocean Springs 228-872-2331
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Chicago Social Work Conference NIU Conference Center • Naperville, IL Hybrid Event
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Continuing Education Productions
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FOOD PANTRIES Back Bay Mission (Biloxi) 228-432-0301 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 Edward Street Fellowship Center – Hattiesburg 601-544-6149 Extended Hands Food Pantry – Saucier 228-832-3838
Feeding the Gulf Coast 877-833-2550 First Church of Lucedale 601-947-8132 Gone Fishing – Pass Christian 228-263-0703 Good Samaritan Center – Laurel 601-426-3963 Gulf Coast Community Ministries – Gulfport 228-868-8202 Hancock County Food Pantry 228-467-2790 Hope Community Collective Pantry – Marion County 601-724-3628 Continued on next page
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Jackson County Community Action 228-471-1243 Long Beach Community Food Pantry 228-861-1291 Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121 Our Daily Bread – Pascagoula 228-769-7510 Our Daily Bread Food Pantry – Wiggins 601-928-1668 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church – Saucier 228-861-3345 Salvation Army – Biloxi 228-374-8301 – Gulfport 228-374-8301 – Hattiesburg 601-544-3684 – Laurel 601-428-4232 – Lucedale 601-766-3577 – Pascagoula 228-762-7222 Twelve Baskets – Gulfport 228-822-0836 HOME DELIVERED MEALS
SMPDD Mississippi Access to Care (ad on page 64) 800-444-8014 TRIO Meal
FUNERAL HOME
Riemann Family Funeral Homes
(ad on page 29) – Bay Waveland 141 Hwy 90 228-242-4500 – Biloxi 274 Beauvoir Rd 228-374-1188 – Gulfport 11280 Three Rivers Rd 228-539-9800 – Long Beach 19130 Commission Rd 228-865-4700 – Pass Christian 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd 228-586-0510 – West Jackson County 13872 Lemoyne Blvd 228-215-8700
HEALTH CLINICS FOR SENIORS
CenterWell (ad on page 35)
– 2650 Beach Blvd #40, Biloxi 228-200-8451 – 12057 US Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-200-8314
HEARING RESOURCES
FOOT CARE
Better Hearing Institute / Hearing Help Line 800-327-9355
Southern Sole Care By Logan Graham, RN 228-314-4194
de l’ Epee Deaf Center 1450 North St, Gulfport 228-897-2280 / 228-897-2280 TTY International Hearing Society 800-521-5247
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Riemann Family Funeral Homes has been a part of this community for over 100 years… and guiding coast families through the pre planning process is just one of the services they offer. Just like we pre plan for other life events such as weddings, vacations, college, retirement etc. The time to pre-plan for your funeral is now.
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Photo from L to R: Mike Riemann, Chad Riemann, Addison Riemann and Jason Green
Est. 1920
Gulfport 228-539-9800 Biloxi 228-374-1188 West Jackson County 228-215-8700 Long Beach 228-865-4700
Visit our website today for access to all of our pre-planning resources.
Pass Christian 228-586-0510
RIEMANNFAMILY.COM
Bay Waveland 228-242-4500
Mississippi Relay (captioned telephone service) Teresa.Burns@sprint.com 601-936-5012 / 601-709-4624 (TTY)
wheelchairs, and diabetic supplies for home use. Many companies can directly bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.
National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now 800-648-4327
Christian Service, Inc – Hattiesburg (Free when available) 601-582-5683
Caption Call (telephone visual device) 877-557-2227
Covington County Medical Supply (ad on page 33)
HOME GENERATORS
Bay Motor Winding (ad on page 31) 228-863-0677
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Companies that provide / sell medical supplies, oxygen and respiratory equipment, emergency response systems,
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celebrating a life lived happens once in a lifetime.
205 Main St, Collins 601-765-3277
Gulf Coast Medical Supply (ad on page 33) 9095 US 49 S, Gulfport 228-241-2100
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Hattiesburg Medical Supply – West (ad on page 33)
6424 US Hwy 98, Ste 20, Hattiesburg 601-475-2290
Jones County Medical Supply (ad on page 33) 104 S 13th Ave, Laurel 800-273-0845
Lawrence County Medical Supply (ad on page 33) 865E Broad St, Ste A, Monticello 601-587-0422
Lucedale Medical Supply (ad on page 33) 49 Mill St, Lucedale 601-766-0340
SAAD Healthcare
(ad on page 85) 10598 D’Iberville Blvd, Ste A, D’Iberville 228-432-5622
Wayne County Medical Supply (ad on page 33)
709 Azalea Dr, Waynesboro 601-735-3144
HOSPITALS AND CLINICS COVINGTON COUNTY Covington County Hospital Clinics – Collins Clinic 301 Hospital Blvd, Collins 601-765-3180 – Magee Clinic 800 3rd St SW, Magee 601-849-1918
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– Mt. Olive Clinic 603 S Main St, Mt. Olive 601-797-3405 – Seminary Clinic 104 W Main St, Seminary 601-722-3610 – Sumrall Clinic 1039 Hwy 42, Ste 3, Sumrall 769-307-6995 – Taylorsville Clinic 105 Easton St, Taylorsville 601-452-4280 Hattiesburg Clinic – Family Medicine 704 S Fifth St, Collins 601-765-4414 SE MS Rural Health 100 Hwy 535, Seminary 601-722-3208 FORREST & LAMAR COUNTIES Bellevue Family Medicine of ForrestHealth 7148 US Hwy 98, Hattiesburg 601-261-1500 Edward Street Fellowship Center – Health Clinic 1919 Edwards St #3, Hattiesburg 601-255-5077 Family Medicine Residency Clinic of ForrestHealth 415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg 601-579-3300 Hattiesburg Clinic– Internal Medicine – 415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg 601-264-6000 – #4 Medical Blvd, Hattiesburg 601-579-5444
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Hattiesburg Clinic – Family Medicine – 5 0 Parkway Ln, Petal 601-544-7404 – 1 02 Shelby Speights Dr, Purvis 601-794-8065
Community Medical Center 92 W Ratliff St, Lucedale 601-947-8181
SE MS Rural Health – Hattiesburg Family Health Center 66 Old Airport Rd, Hattiesburg 601-544-7500
Coastal Family Health Clinic 1616 Williams Dr, Leakesville 601-394-2381
SE MS Rural Health – 4 4 Brooklyn-Janice Rd, Brooklyn 601-582-1188 – 5 98 W 11th Ave, Lumberton 601-796-4215 – 1 016 Hwy 42, Sumrall 601-758-4214 GEORGE COUNTY Coastal Family Health Clinic 11231 Old Hwy 63, Ste C-1, Lucedale 601-947-8268
GREENE COUNTY
Coastal Family Health Clinic – State Line Medical Center 52 Kennedy St, State Line 601-848-7912 HANCOCK COUNTY Coastal Family Health Clinic 109 Hospital Dr, Bay St. Louis 228-463-9666 Continued on next page 33
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HOSPITALS FACILITIES
COVINGTON COUNTY COLLINS, Covington County Hospital, 701 S Holly St FORREST / LAMAR COUNTIES HATTIESBURG, Forrest General Hospital, 6051 Hwy 49 HATTIESBURG, Merit Health Wesley, 5001 Hardy St GEORGE COUNTY LUCEDALE, George Regional Health System, 859 Winter St GREENE COUNTY LEAKESVILLE, Greene County Hospital, 1017 Jackson Ave HANCOCK COUNTY BAY ST. LOUIS, Oschner Medical Center, 149 Drinkwater Blvd HARRISON COUNTY BILOXI, Memorial Hospital Biloxi, 150 Reynoir St GULFPORT, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, 4500 13th St GULFPORT, Singing River Gulfport, 15200 Community Rd JACKSON COUNTY OCEAN SPRINGS, Singing River Ocean Springs, 3109 Bienville Blvd PASCAGOULA, Singing River Pascagoula, 2809 Denny Ave JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY PRENTISS, Jefferson Davis Community Hospital, 1102 Rose St JONES COUNTY LAUREL, South Central Regional Medical Center, 1220 Jefferson St MARION COUNTY COLUMBIA, Marion General Hospital, 1560 Sumrall Rd PEARL RIVER COUNTY PICAYUNE, Highland Community Hospital, 130 Highland Pkwy POPLARVILLE, Pearl River County Hospital, 305 W Moody St PERRY COUNTY RICHTON, Perry County General Hospital, 206 Bay Ave STONE COUNTY WIGGINS, Memorial Stone County Hospital, 1434 E Central Ave WAYNE COUNTY WAYNESBORO, Wayne General Hospital, 950 Matthew Dr
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PHONE NUMBER
601-765-6711 601-288-7000 601-268-8000 601-947-3161 601-394-4135 228-220-5200 228-432-1571 228-867-4000 228-575-7000 228-818-1111 228-809-5000 601-792-4246 601-649-4000 601-736-6303 601-358-9400 601-795-4543 601-788-6316 601-928-6600 601-735-5151
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JONES COUNTY MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC.
Offering home modification services and medical equipment from leading manufacturers. • Accessible Showers • Indoor & Outdoor Stair Lifts • Walk-in Tubs • Wheelchair Ramps • Grab Bars
• Ceiling Lifts • Handrails • Door Widening • Rollators • Canes
• Wheelchairs • Walkers • Scooters • Incontinence Supplies • & Much More
Serving Customers Throughout Mississippi Since 1978 49 Mill Street
205 Main Street
104 South 13th Avenue
Laurel, MS 800-273-0845
Lucedale, MS 601-766-0340
865 E Broad Street STE A
1301 South 28th Avenue
6424 US Highway 98, Suite 20
Collins, MS 601-765-3277
Monticello, MS 601-587-0422
Hattiesburg, MS 601-296-6000
Hattiesburg, MS 601-475-2290
709 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 601-735-3144
9095 US 49 S
Gulfport, MS 228-687-4583
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Memorial Diamondhead Family Walk-In 45000 E Aloha Dr, Diamondhead 228-822-6006 Ochsner Health Center 228-220-5200 – 202 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay St. Louis – 4540 Shephered Square, Diamondhead – 5435 Gex D, Diamondhead HARRISON COUNTY Bethel Free Health Clinic 1650 Carrol Dr, Biloxi 228-594-3640 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 Memorial Clinics 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 12261 Hwy 49N, Gulfport 228-867-5185 – Bridgewater Walk-In 8970 Lorraine Rd, Gulfport 228-575-1787
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– 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 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 Singing River Medical Clinics – 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 JACKSON COUNTY Bethesda Free Clinic 6912 N Washington Ave, Ocean Springs 228-818-9191
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Coastal Family Health Clinic – 10828 Hwy 57 N, Vancleave 228-826-4711 – 4770 Amaco Dr, Moss Point 228-474-9511 Memorial Clinics – 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 Geriatric Outpatient Clinic 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 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 Rural Health Clinic of ForrestHealth 1014 Rose St, Prentiss 601-792-2200 Continued on next page
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JONES COUNTY Family Health Center 117 S 11th Ave, Laurel 601-425-3033 Jones Family Medicine Clinics – 2680 Hwy 15, Bay Springs 601-764-6972 – 85 Hal Crocker Rd, Ellisville 601-719-0092 – 1208 Academy Dr, Heidelberg 601-787-4906 – 235 S 14th Ave, Laurel 601-651-2830 – 30 Circle J Dr, Laurel 601-425-0092 MARION COUNTY Family Health Care Clinic 628 Main St, Columbia 601-736-6877 Marion General Rural Health Clinic of ForrestHealth 1560 Sumrall Rd, 2nd Fl, Columbia 601-261-2940 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Hattiesburg Clinic – Family Medicine – 906 Sixth Ave, Picayune 601-798-7529 – 1407 S Main St, Poplarville 601-795-0659 Highland Community Family Medicine Clinic of ForrestHealth 1702 Hwy 11 N, Picayune 601-799-3130
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Manna Ministries – Free Health Clinic 120 Street A, Picayune 601-799-2121 Pearl River Family Clinic of ForrestHealth 302 Hwy 11 S, Poplarville 601-403-8284 SE MS Rural Health 1911 Read Rd, Picayune 601-251-3500 PERRY COUNTY Hattiesburg Clinic – Family Medicine 201A Bay Ave, Richton 601-583-1559 The Doctors Clinic of ForrestHealth 210 Bay Ave, Richton 601-788-9222 SE MS Rural Health – 1411 Bradley Ave, Beaumont 601-784-3922 – 404 Main St, New Augusta 601-964-8391 STONE COUNTY Hattiesburg Clinic – Family Medicine 805 Hall St, Wiggins 601-928-4412 Memorial Clinics – Family Medical Clinic 1440 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700 – Primary Care Clinic 1428 S Azalea Dr, Wiggins 601-928-9674 WAYNE COUNTY Family Health Center 713 Lomax Ave, Waynesboro 601-671-2400
RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL
SeniorsBlueBook.com L•L
The Mississippi Library Commission
800-647-7542
Hoopla! Ebooks Talking Books
800-446-0892
COVINGTON COUNTY COLLINS, 403 S Fir Ave MT. OLIVE, 102 S 5th St SEMINARY, 101 Willow Ave
601-765-4612 601-797-4955 601-722-9041
FORREST COUNTY HATTIESBURG, 329 Hardy St PETAL, 714 S Main St
601-582-4461 601-584-7610
GEORGE COUNTY LUCEDALE, 507 Oak St
601-947-2123
GREENE COUNTY LEAKESVILLE, 301 LaFayette MCLAIN, 106 S Church Ave STATE LINE, 229 Main St
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LIBRARIES
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601-394-2897 601-753-9207 601-848-7011
HANCOCK COUNTY BAY ST. LOUIS, 312 Hwy 90 DIAMONDHEAD, 4545 Shepherd Square KILN, 17065 Hwy 603 PEARLINGTON, 6096 First Ave WAVELAND, 333 Coleman Ave HARRISON COUNTY D’IBERVILLE, 10391 Auto Mall Pkwy EAST BILOXI, 580 Howard Ave LONG BEACH, 209 Jefferson Davis Ave NORTH BILOXI, 2141 Popps Ferry Rd ORANGE GROVE, 12135 Old Hwy 49 PASS CHRISTIAN, 111 Hiern Ave SAUCIER, Children’s Library, 24014 Church Ave WEST BILOXI, 2047 Pass Rd WOOLMARKET, 13034 Kayleigh Cove Unbound Mobile Outreach Library Van
228-467-5282 228-255-4800 228-255-1724 228-533-0755 228-467-9240 228-392-2279 228-436-3095 228-863-0711 228-388-1633 228-832-6924 228-452-4596 228-539-4419 228-388-5696 228-354-9464 228-539-0110 Continued on next page
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LIBRARIES (cont’d) JACKSON COUNTY GAUTIER, 2100 Library Ln
228-497-4531
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 BASSFIELD, 61 General Robert Blount Blvd
601-712-3013
PRENTISS, 2229 Pearl St
601-792-5845
JONES COUNTY ELLISVILLE, 110 Court St
601-477-9271
LAUREL, 530 Commerce St
601-428-4313
LAMAR COUNTY LUMBERTON, 106 W Main St
601-796-2505
OAK GROVE, 4958 Old Hwy 11
601-296-1620
PURVIS, 122 Shelby Speights Dr
601-794-6291
SUMRALL, 121 Poplar
601-758-4711
MARION COUNTY COLUMBIA, 900 Broad St
601-736-5516
PEARL RIVER COUNTY PICAYUNE, 900 Goodyear Blvd
601-798-5081
POPLARVILLE, 202 W Beers St
601-795-8411
PERRY COUNTY NEW AUGUSTA, 510 First St
601-964-3774
RICHTON, 210 Front St
601-788-6539
STONE COUNTY MCHENRY, 25 McHenry School Dr
601-528-9465
WIGGINS, 242 2nd St
601-928-4993
WAYNE COUNTY WAYNESBORO, 1103A Mississippi Dr 38 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI – SPRING–SUMMER 2026
601-735-2268
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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
Complete Benefit Solutions – Sharon Trippe (ad on page 40) 228-697-7983
Kim Casano-Ware Senior Insurance Services (ad on page 39) 601-668-0338
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SMPDD Mississippi Access to Care – SHIP Program (ad on page 65) 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
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– 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 41) 877-272-8720
State Insurance Commission Consumer Hotline 800-562-2957
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Report Fraud 877Ͳ272Ͳ8720
What is Medicare fraud? Medicare fraud happens when someone intentionally bills Medicare for services or supplies that were never provided, weren’t medically necessary, or were misrepresented.
What are common examples of Medicare fraud? Some common schemes include: • Billing for services not provided • Upcoding (charging for more expensive services than provided) • Unnecessary tests or procedures How does Medicare fraud affect beneficiaries? • Increase healthcare costs • Lead to denied legitimate claims • Compromise patient medical records
Review Your Medicare Summary Notice—Protect YOUR Medicare 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% funding by ACL/HHS. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING Mental Health America 800-969-6642 – 24-hr hotline 800-273-8255 COVINGTON COUNTY Covington County Hospital Senior Care Unit – Brightside 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 AP Associates 8933C Lorraine Rd, Gulfport 228-897-7730 Coastal Family Mental Health 739 Division, Biloxi 228-374-4991 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
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Mental Health Association of MS 4803 Harrison Cir, Gulfport 228-864-6274 Oceans Behavioral Hospital Inpatient & Outpatient Programs 180C Debuys Rd, Biloxi 228-388-0600 JACKSON COUNTY Singing River Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 4502 Lt. Eugene J. Majure Dr, Pascagoula 228-696-9224 Singing River Inpatient Behavioral Care Unit 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-5131 JONES COUNTY South Central Mental Health – Laurel 601-426-9614 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
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Beach Pharmacy 1110 Cowan Rd, Gulfport 228-896-7070
Woolmarket Pharmacy 13066 Shriners Blvd, Woolmarket 228-392-5355
Corner Drugstore 5101 Beatine Rd, Long Beach 228-687-3040
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French Drug Co. 400 E Pass Rd, Gulfport 228-896-5656 Hometown Family Pharmacy 930 Hall St, Wiggins 39577 601-476-5777 Ladner Drugs – 1 2435 Shriners Blvd, Biloxi 228-354-9616 – 1 2261 US-49 N, Gulfport 228-284-1450 Love’s Pharmacy – 1 2345 Vidalia Rd, Pass Christian 228-255-7800 – 4 5000 E Aloha Dr, Diamondhead 228-363-6100 – 6 390 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs 228-818-3391 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
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
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Waveland Pharmacy 112 Auderer Blvd, Waveland 228-463-1055
PHARMACIES
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 Continued on nest page
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Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center (ad on page 101)
MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices) 800-443-1000
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg (ad on page 101)
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 45) 228-596-0407
REHABILITATION FACILITIES Arrington Living Center 701 S Holly Ave, Collins 601-698-0400
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center (ad on page 98) 530 Hall St, Wiggins 601-928-5281
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298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg 601-544-5300
10 Medical Blvd., Hattiesburg 601-264-3709
Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall (ad on page 101) 300 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 601-582-9157
Bedford Care Center of Petal (ad on page 101)
908 South George St, Petal 601-544-7441
Bedford Care Center of Picayune (ad on page 101) 2797 Cooper Rd, Picayune 601-799-1616
Dunbar Village
(ad on page 98) 725 Dunbar Ave, Bay St. Louis 228-466-3099
Greenbriar Nursing Center (ad on page 100) 4347 W Gay Rd, D’Iberville 228-392-8484
Gulfport Care Center (ad on page 101) 11240 Canal Rd, Gulfport 228-701-1500
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab 514 Bay St, Hattiesburg 601-544-4230
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Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (ad on page 100) 6428 US Hwy 11, Lumberton 601-794-8566
Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center (ad on page 99) 1500 Broad Ave, Gulfport 228-822-6900
Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center (ad on page 99) 5427 Gex Rd, Diamondhead 228-255-4832
Merit Health Wesley Rehab 5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg 601-268-8000
River Chase Village
(ad on page 98) 5090 Gautier Vancleave Rd, Gautier 228-522-6700 South Central Wellness Center 23 Mason St, Laurel 601-399-0530
Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility (ad on page 80) 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-1131
Stone County Rehab & Nursing 1436 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-1889
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on page 47) 4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990
Forrest General Inpatient Hospital (ad on page 87) 6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-288-4232
Singing River Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center (ad on page 80) 2809 Denny Ave, 4th Fl, Pascagoula 228-809-5020
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.
About You In Home Care (ad on page 67) – Gulf Coast 228-273-4933 – Hattiesburg 601-222-3303
All Ways Caring HomeCare (ad on page 76) 228-388-6296
Amada Senior Care (ad on page 69) – Gulf Coast 228-216-2448 – Pine Belt 601-864-3752
Care4All Caregivers (ad on Back Cover) 228-493-6363
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Cornerstone Caregiving (ad on Inside Front Cover) – Gulf Coast 228-256-4505 –H attiesburg 769-207-0773
Covenant Caregivers (ad on Inside Back Cover) 601-856-5660
Elite Care Home Care (ad on page 76) 228-325-8263
Heart of Grace Home Care (ad on page 66) 601-287-8021
Home Instead (ad on page 75) – Gulf Coast 800-311-0855 / 228-818-6110 – Hattiesburg 601-261-2114 – Laurel 601-427-9370
Hoop Cares (ad on page 67) 228-990-9749
Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1) (All Counties) 228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634
Prime Care Nursing (ad on page 77) 800-844-4298
Right At Home
(ad on page 2) – Gulf Coast 228-255-9225 –H attiesburg 601-402-7536 – Pine Belt 601-426-6333
Saad
(ad on page 85) 228-432-8855
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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
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Salus Home Care
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.
(ad on page 74) 228-207-2515
Senior Helpers
(ad on page 3) –G ulf Coast 228-256-1618 –H attiesburg 601-909-0409
Serenity Home Care (ad on page 66) 228-369-3268
Island View Casino Resort (ad on pages 54-55) www.islandviewcasino.com – View Crew Senior Days – Monthly “How To” Classes Mississippi Senior Games www.msseniorgames.com
Treasured Gems Home Care
AQUATIC EXERCISE
(ad on page 4) 228-304-2880
Your Choice Senior Care (ad on page 77) 228-447-5440
Biloxi Natatorium 228-435-6205 Donal Snyder Community Center 228-388-1340 Continued on page 50
SENIOR CENTERS COVINGTON COUNTY COLLINS, 900 S Civic Center Blvd
601-765-8313
MT. OLIVE, 101 7th St
601-797-9695
FORREST COUNTY HATTIESBURG, 315 Conti St
601-545-1805
PETAL, 425 E Central Ave
601-402-7040
GEORGE COUNTY LUCEDALE, 7102 Hwy 198E HANCOCK COUNTY BAY ST. LOUIS, 601 Bookter St HARRISON COUNTY BILOXI, Donal Snyder, 2520 Pass Rd EAST BILOXI, 461 Parker St 48 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI – SPRING–SUMMER 2026
601-947-2162 228-467-9292 228-388-1360 228-435-4192
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JONES COUNTY (cont’d) D’IBERVILLE, 10450 Lamey Bridge Rd
228-392-9988
GULFPORT, Charles Walker, 4008 8th St
228-575-4535
GULFPORT, Frances Fredricks, 3312 MLK Blvd
228-868-8416
LONG BEACH, 20257 Daughtery Rd
228-868-7517
LYMAN, 14592 County Farm Rd
228-832-2606
PASS CHRISTIAN, 9509 Lobouy Rd
228-255-4757
PASS CHRISTIAN, 315 Clark Ave
228-452-3314
SAUCIER, 23468 Saucier Lizana Rd
228-832-5835
WOOLMARKET, 16320 Old Woolmarket Rd JACKSON COUNTY MOSS POINT, 5343 Jefferson St
228-396-3228 228-471-1243
OCEAN SPRINGS, 514 Washington Ave
228-230-1900
PASCAGOULA, 1912 Live Oak Ave JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY PRENTISS, 1027 2nd St JONES COUNTY ELLISVILLE, 102 Roosevelt
228-769-8329
601-649-5275
LAUREL, ARCO, 433 Arco Ln
601-425-2611
LAUREL, 715 N 10th Ave
601-428-6142
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LAMAR COUNTY LUMBERTON, 212 N 1st St
601-796-2025
OAK GROVE, 5874 W 4th St
601-336-5019
PURVIS, 218 Shelby St
601-794-6772
SUMRALL, 90 Pine St
601-758-3752
MARION COUNTY COLUMBIA, 219 Partnership Way PEARL RIVER COUNTY PICAYUNE, 45 El Patch Pkwy STONE COUNTY WIGGINS, 1240 S Magnolia Dr
601-633-5177 601-798-9892 601-528-5952
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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 Amour Danzar School of Ballroom Dance 228-324-3730 Contra Dance 650-771-1979
MS Gulf Coast Community College – George County 601-766-6421 – Harrison / Jackson Counties 228-896-2549
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) (ad on page 51)
– 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 www.roadscholar.org MALL WALKING
BOCCE
Edgewater Mall – Biloxi (11 am - 7 pm) 228-388-4636
Facebook: Mississippi Society of Italian Americans Foundation Woolmarket Bocce Courts
Sawmill Square – Laurel (10 am - 8 pm) 601-426-6320
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Turtle Creek – Hattiesburg (10 am - 8 pm) 601-261-3032
For 50 yrs. & older, offers health screenings, luncheon-lectures, “mini-classes,” new computer classes, traveling, & more.
PICKLEBALL FaceBook: MS Gulf Coast Pickleballers FaceBook: Hattiesburg Pickleball
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Donal Snyder Community Center 228-388-1340 H Wilson Community Center 228-868-5777
YMCA of SE Mississippi 3719 Veterans Memorial Dr, Hattiesburg 601-583-4000
Lobouy Center – Pass Christian 228-255-4757
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Long Beach Senior Center 228-868-7517
These senior organizations, such as government, non-profit, and community, were created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives.
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
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 Continued on next page
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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued 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 of the Pine Belt 1101 Hwy 11 S, Ellisville 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.
SMPDD MAC – Mississippi Access to Care (ad on page 64)
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 – Hancock County 228-466-6900 – Harrison County 228-896-0614 – Jackson County 228-990-9749 Sponsored by the Sheriffs Depts, this is a volunteer organization that promotes
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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. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) – Hancock County 228-467-9073 – Harrison County 228-241-2007 RSVP provides volunteer placement services for individuals aged 55 and older and adults with disabilities
SENIOR PLACEMENT CONSULTANT A senior placement consultant offers a FREE service to Seniors and their families to help find an appropriate retirement residential communities.
Elite Care Home Care (ad on page 76) 228-325-8263
Prime Senior Placement (ad on page 17) 228-447-5074
Senior Solutions (ad on page 17) 228-365-4824
SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security General Info 800-772-1213 / 800-325-0778 TTY Social Security Fraud Hotline 800-269-0271 Continued on page 56
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BEACH VIEW CASINO RESORT
LIVE IT UP – YOU’VE EARNED IT!
You’ve reached a time in life when you know how to do things better – especially when it comes to enjoying yourself. That’s why savvy Seniors choose Island View Casino and Smoke-Free Beach View Casino! With the hottest slot machines, electrifying table games, sportsbook and self-betting kiosks, the action never slows down! Ranked #1 in the U.S. for Best Casino Rewards and a U.S. Top 10 Luckiest Casino! Join our 50+ View Crew for exclusive promotions, including Slot Tournaments, Food Specials, and exciting Giveaways designed just for you.
The Ultimate Resort Escape
Enjoy our two award-winning Hotels, complimentary Wi-Fi, no resort fees and the serene Blue Shell Spa when it’s time to unwind. Savor the good life with 21 Dining and Drink Options – more than anywhere else on the Coast! Then, tee off at the beautiful Windance Country Club. With so much to enjoy, you’ll find yourself coming back time and time again.
Call 228-314-2100 for reservations or more information. As you know, experience really does matter. And there’s no experience like Island View and smoke-free Beach View Casino!
ONE FREE LUNCH BUFFET
Buy one lunch buffet, get the second one free! Redeem this offer at the Island View Players Club to receive your Buy One Get One Free Lunch Buffet coupon. One offer per month per person may be redeemed. No facsimiles will be accepted. Must be 55 years or older. Players Club membership required. Additional restrictions may apply. Management reserves all rights. Offer expires September 30, 2026.
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SUNDAY BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH BUFFET SPECIAL!
Earn 100 points and get 50% OFF Sunday Breakfast or Brunch!* Redeem discount offer at any marketing kiosk. *Earn points starting at 4am on the day of the offer. Discount valid for one use per guest per Sunday. Discount available for cash or credit card purchase only. Gratuities not included. Subject to change without notice.
PUSH YOUR LUCK Mondays • 11am-6pm
Winners from each casino every 20 minutes get up to $1,000! Tier Bonus entries only.
FREE $15,000 SLOT TOURNAMENT Wednesdays • 11am-6pm
100 Winners • Top Prize $2,500!
ISLAND VIEW CASINO RESORT
For members who are 50 years of age or older!
TIER BONUS PAYOUTS Plus $50 • Ultimate $100 Select $250 • V Card $500
FOUR FREE SLOT TOURNAMENTS EVERY WEEK! THE MOST ON THE COAST!
$75,000 in weekly prizes! WEDNESDAYS • THURSDAYS SATURDAYS • SUNDAYS
NEW MEMBERS! Slot View Play
Food Credit
We’re the BEST because we give the MOST!
I-10 Exit 34A to the beach • Gulfport, MS • 228.314.2100 IslandViewCasino.com • MyInsider.com 21 and older only on property.
All prizes are paid in Slot View Play unless otherwise indicated. Official rules and details available at the Players Club. Management reserves all rights. Subject to change without notice. Gambling problem? Call 1.888.777.9696. ©2026 Island View Casino Resort.
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Social Security Offices Counties Served: – Hancock, Harrison, Stone & Pearl River Counties 9394 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport 877-897-0609 – 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) 228-863-0047 Grief Share Program – First Baptist Church (Gulfport) 228-831-3400 Home of Grace (Drug / Alcohol Recovery) 228-826-5283
Hospice of Light Bereavement Group
(ad on page 80) 228-818-2160 / 601-766-1800 Jaybird Project Grief Center – Long Beach 504-500-1081 Junction Grief Center – Ocean Springs (thejunctionms@gmail.com) Living With Cancer Support Memorial 228-575-1234 Low Vision 228-575-4066 Lupus Support (LFAsouthmswarriors@gmail.com) Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast Chapter 423-618-1874
Parkinson’s Support Group Senior Helpers – Hattiesburg (ad on page 3) 601-909-0409
Riemann Grief Support (ad on page 29) 228-539-9800
Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s – Saad Healthcare (ad on page 85)
228-432-8855
VitalCaring Bereavement Support (ad on page 66)
228-604-2155
HATTIESBURG Alcoholics Anonymous 601-582-1475
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Alcoholics Anonymous 601-426-0108
Coast Transit Authority 228-896-8080
South Central Regional Medical Center Community Education 601-399-0506
Senior Center 228-467-9292
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 Sr Citizens Program
HARRISON COUNTY Coast Transit Authority 228-896-8080 Harrison County Senior Resources 228-241-2000 Your Choice Senior Care 228-447-5440 JACKSON COUNTY Community Action of South Mississippi 228-769-3292
FORREST COUNTY
Coast Transit Authority 228-896-8080
City of Petal Transportation 601-554-5440
Hoop Cares Transportation 228-990-9749
Hattiesburg Mass Transit 601-545-4671
Your Choice Senior Care 228-447-5440
Mobile One 601-545-3322
PERRY COUNTY
GEORGE COUNTY City of Lucedale 601-947-2082 Veterans Transportation 601-508-0596
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Community Development Corp 601-788-2777 STONE COUNTY City of Wiggins 601-928-7221
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VETERA a NI Veteran Services Officer Provides a network of resources & information to veterans and their families. – 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 228-435-8271 – 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 58
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Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi – Main Hospital 228-523-5000 – Billing Question 228-523-5316 – Business Office/Eligibility 228-523-5341 – Veteran Caregiver Support Program 228-523-4699 – Dental Clinic 228-523-5103 – Homeless Program 228-523-8796 – My HealtheVet Coordinator 228-523-5138 – Patient Advocate 228-523-5761 – Pharmacy 228-523-5430 – Physical Therapy & Rehab 228-523-5813 – Veteran Benefits Officer 228-523-4319 – Veteran Foster Home Program 228-523-5000 eteran Volunteer Program –V vahabilcdce@va.gov –W omen Veterans Programs 228-523-4663 G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center – Jackson, MS 601-364-1511 VA Medical Clinic at Merit Health Wesley – Hattiesburg 601-296-3530 VA Medical Clinic – McComb 601-250-0965
N INFORMATION US Air Force Base – Keesler Medical Center – Biloxi 228-376-2273 US Naval Base Medical Clinic – Gulfport 228-871-4033 VA Housing in MS 228-871-4033 – Armed Forces Retirement Home Gulfport 800-422-9988 – State Veterans Home Biloxi 228-295-7444
NATIONAL Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255
– State Veterans Home Collins 601-765-0403
Veteran Combat Call Center 877-927-8387
– State Veterans Home Jackson 601-353-6142
Veteran Affairs (www.va.gov) – 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 – VA Beneficiary 8 77-294-6380 – Women Veteran Hotline 855-829-6636
– State Veterans Home Kosciusko 662-289-7044 – State Veterans Home Oxford 662-236-7641 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AMVETS – Gulfport 228-324-6444 Crusaders for Veterans – Gulf Coast (cfv@crusadersforveterans.com) MS Heroes – Gulf Coast 228-234-4649 US Veterans Center – Biloxi 228-388-9938
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V•V
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
VEIN CARE SPECIALIST
Vein Institute of South Mississippi
(ad on page 61) – D’Iberville 228-200-9449 – Hattiesburg 601-336-8368 – Meridian 601-336-8368
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 Library Commission 800-446-0892 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 800-221-3004
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Anvoi Hospice (ad on page 86) 228-206-6418
Arden Hospice
(ad on page 81) – Biloxi 228-207-0260 – Hattiesburg 855-273-3648 – Poplarville 601-403-9822 Christian Food Mission – Laurel 601-428-0136
Forrest General Hospice (ad on page 87) 601-288-2500
Foster Grandparents (Covington, Jasper, Jones, Smith, Wayne Counties) 601-477-5803 Habitat for Humanity – Gulf Coast 228-678-9100
Hospice of Light – Singing River Health System (ad on page 80) 228-818-2160
Memorial Hospital Volunteer (ad on page 99) 228-865-3216
MS Renaissance Garden Foundation 228-388-2622
Notre Dame Hospice (ad on page 53) 228-687-1385
Pearl River Valley Opp, Inc. (PRVO) 601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564
AARP – Mississippi 866-554-5382
Retired Senior Volunteer Program – RSVP Hancock 228-467-9073 – RSVP Harrison 228-896-0412
American Red Cross – Gulf Coast 228-896-4511 / 866-438-4636
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Leg Veins?
V•V
VEIN INSTITUTE
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
That’s US!
Meridian, Hattiesburg, & D’Iberville Board-Certif ied Vein Specialist and Vascular Certif ied Team Covered by Insurance & Medicare BEFORE
NO Surgery
AFTER
NO Referral Needed NO Downtime All Visits, Tests, and Procedures Done In Our Off ices BEFORE
AFTER
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V•V
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES continued from page 60
SAAD Hospice (ad on page 85) 228-432-8855
Salvation Army (Biloxi, Gulfport, Lucedale, Pascagoula) 228-207-2761
Senior Medicare Patrol (ad on page 41) 877-272-8720
SMPDD – SHIP Program (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) (ad on page 64) 800-444-8014
St. Joseph Hospice (ad on page 84) 228-865-7897
United Way of South Mississippi 228-896-2213 United Way of Southeast Mississippi 601-545-7141
VitalCaring Hospice
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 TRIAD Program (Sponsored by the Harrison County Sheriffs Dept) 228-896-0614 Volunteers in Police Svc – Gulfport 228-868-5703 JACKSON COUNTY
(ad on page 66) 228-604-2155
Community Action of South MS 228-769-3292
FORREST COUNTY – HATTIESBURG
Walter Anderson Museum of Art 228-872-3164
Area Development Partnership 601-296-7500
YMCA Ocean Spring 228-875-5050
Christian Service, Inc – Hattiesburg 601-582-5683
Forrest General Hospital (ad on page 87) 601-288-4214
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PEARL RIVER COUNTY Brother’s Keeper Ministries 601-795-3173 Picayune Main Street 601-799-3070 Picayune Senior Patrol 601-798-7411x0
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
WEBSITES FOR SENIORS American Association of Retired People – AARP www.AARP.org BenefitsCheckUp www.benefitscheckup.org Eldercare Locator eldercare.acl.gov Federal Trade Commission – Identity Theft www.ftc.gov MS Dept of Human Services Division of Age / Adult Services www.mdhs.ms.gov MS Office of Attorney General Consumer Protect Division www.attorneygenerallynnfitch.com National Association of Area Agencies on Aging www.n4a.org
National Council on Aging – NCOA www.ncoa.org Social Security Administration – SSA www.ssa.gov
WOUND CARE
MedCentris (ad on page 63) 855-432-5328 – D’Iberville – Gulfport – Hattiesburg – Picayune
SAAD Healthcare
(ad on page 85) 10598 D’Iberville Blvd, Ste A, D’Iberville 228-432-5622 Southern Sole Care By Logan Graham, RN 228-314-4194 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com
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CARE WHERE IT MATTERS MOST. Home��ased Healthcare Services.
At VitalCaring Group, we are devoted to ensuring that healthcare is both accessible and convenient for all. We offer a comprehensive range of home health and hospice services, each personalized to address the specific needs of our patients. Our mission is to enhance lives and foster hope through a compassionate approach and genuine caring, bringing a culture of care and support to every interaction. We strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, delivering both exceptional medical care and emotional reassurance. To learn more about our comprehensive home health and hospice services, call us today at 844.239.0029 or visit www.vitalcaring.com 66 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI – SPRING–SUMMER 2025
HEALTH AT HOME - NON MEDICAL HOME CARE
Housing Authority – Bay St. Louis 228-467-4545 – Bay Waveland 228-467-4545 – Biloxi 228-374-7771 – Gulfport 228-831-2992 – Hattiesburg 601-583-1881 – Laurel 601-425-7977 – Long Beach 228-863-8256
– 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 – Hattiesburg 601-582-7664 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
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UNDERSTANDING SENIOR CARE OPTIONS
SENIOR CARE OPTIONS Non Medical Home Care
What is it:
In-home assistance focusing on personal care and daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation and companionship. Services are non-medical in nature and are designed to help seniors maintain independence in their home.
Who is it for:
Best suited for seniors who need help with everyday tasks but do not require medical supervision or treatment.
Home Health Care
What is it:
Medical care at home provided by licensed healthcare professionals, including aides, nurses, physical therapist, and occupational therapist. Services may include wound care, administering medications, managing chronic conditions, and post surgery care and therapy. A doctor must refer a patient for home health care.
Who is it for:
Appropriate for seniors who need medical treatment or rehabilitation at home.
Hospice Care
What is it:
Medical care at home for patients with a life-limiting illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative care rather than curative treatment. An interdisciplinary team (Doctor, Nurse, Aide, Social Worker, Chaplain and Volunteer Services) works together to help the patient, caregiver, and family.
Who is it for:
Suitable for patient with a terminal illness. A doctor must refer a patient for hospice care.
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HEALTH AT HOME - NON MEDICAL HOME CARE
VETERANS! Don’t miss out on home care benefits you’re entitled to. Amada is an accredited provider with the VA. We are here to assist Veterans! NPI# 1972105286
Call today for a FREE benefits review.
Call us at
228.216.2448 We can help!
GULF COAST | PINE BELT | JACKSON Our team of professionals at Amada Senior Care provide:
TYPES OF IN HOME SERVICES Personal | Companion | Sitter | Homemaking Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as: • Bathing, dressing • Meal preparation • Transportation • Light housekeeping • Medication Reminders • Laundry services • Appointments • Companionship • Provide Caregivers from 4 hrs to 24 hrs per day
• Free in-home assessments • Referral and placement services • Supervision of our caregivers • Periodic customer service visits • Assistance to our clients and
their families with the challegnes of “aging in place” • Arrangements for other related care services. • Additional support to families who manage care from a distance.
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*COUNTIES SERVED
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All Ways Caring HomeCare
Amada Senior Care – Gulf Coast
Amada Senior Care – Pine Belt
Care4All Caregivers
Cornerstone Caregiving – Gulf Coast
228-256-4505
228-493-6363
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228-216-2448
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Hoop Cares
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Home Instead – Ocean Springs
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Covenant Caregiving – Hattiesburg
Home Instead – Laurel
IFC
Cornerstone Caregiving – Hattiesburg
NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES HEALTH AT HOME - NON MEDICAL HOME CARE
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Nursing Management, Inc – Hattiesburg
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Prime Care Nursing
Right At Home – Gulfport
Right At Home – Hattiesburg
Right At Home – Oceans Springs
Right At Home – Pine Belt
601-426-6333
228-334-5304
601-402-7536
228-255-9225
800-844-4298
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228-385-9196
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228-447-5440
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228-304-2880
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HEALTH AT HOME - HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Proudly Serving All of Southern Mississippi! Care You Can Trust - Our caregivers provide assistance with personal care, companionship, homemaker services, transportation and more! Personal Care Includes: • Bathing • Eating • Incontinence care • Dressing • Ambulation • Dementia care • Grooming • Medication reminders • Hospice support All Ways Caring, Mississippi 1907 Pass Rd., Ste. C Biloxi, MS 39531
p) 228.388.6296 f) 228.388.6298 NOW TAKING MEDICAID!
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Providing personalized caregiving services for those who need more help than loved ones can provide. Whether it is a few hours or 24 hours a day, our loving caregivers are here for you. Flat per hour rate. There are no hidden surcharges, fees or down payments. Reliable Transportation Services – One-time or recurring rides to medical appointments, tests, and errands–safe, on-time and hassle-free.
Serving the MS Gulf Coast
228-447-5440
10265 Rodriguez Street, Unit B D’Iberville, MS
HEALTH AT HOME - HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Personalized care for your loved one to stay at home safely & comfortably.
www.YourChoiceSeniorCare.com
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Forrest General Home Care – Laurel
Forrest General Home Care – Lumberton
Forrest General Home Care – Picayune
3200A US 11, Picayune 39466
101 E Main Ave, Lumberton 39455
1301 W 1st St, Laurel 39404
6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 39404
912 Sumrall Rd, Columbia 39429
Forrest General Home Care – Columbia
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601-796-5623
601-425-2608
601-288-4344
601-740-2201
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VitalCaring Group – Gulf Coast
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VitalCaring Group – Wiggins
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930 Hall St, Wiggins 39577
4509 Hospital Rd, Pascagoula 39581
10281 Corporate Dr, Gulfport 39503
10598 D’Iberville Blvd, D’Iberville 39540
111 Hospital Dr, Tylertown 39667
505 Front St, Richton 39476
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Care that meets you where you are When facing a serious illness, the right support makes all the difference. At Singing River Health System, our palliative and hospice services focus on comfort, dignity and quality of life at every stage.
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Expert symptom management and care coordination for serious or chronic conditions. Care is provided alongside ongoing treatment.
Compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, peace and guidance. Services are delivered wherever the patient calls home.
New Clinic in Ocean Springs
Call 228-818-2160 for more information.
Call 228-809-2273 to book an appointment.
Serving 7 Coastal Counties
SingingRiverHealthSystem.com
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HOSPICE CARE
BILOXI • BROOKHAVEN • GREENVILLE GREENWOOD • HATTIESBURG • OXFORD • POPLARVILLE PORT GIBSON • RIDGELAND • TUPELO • VICKSBURG
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SERVICES PROVIDED
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Arden Hospice – Poplarville
Forrest General – Hospice – Asbury House
Forrest General – Hospice – Hattiesburg
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601-403-9822
855-273-3648
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VitalCaring Group – Wiggins
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Providing Peace, Comfort & Dignity... Through attentive Hospice & Palliative Care, St. Joseph Hospice provides peace, comfort and dignity to those facing terminal illness. Our team works with physicians to tailor a plan of care for each patient’s needs. The plan will include medical and supportive care, social services, education, and psychosocial and bereavement counseling.
St. Joseph Hospice Locations ALABAMA Mobile 251-675-7555 LOUISIANA Alexandria 318-561-0100 Baton Rouge 225-769-4810 Covington 985-892-6955 Lafayette 337-233-1131 Lake Charles 337-513-0731 Monroe 318-387-2687 New Orleans 504-734-0140 Shreveport 318-222-8723
The Carpenter House, an in-patient facility has specific advantages for patients and families: • Direct transition from hospital with immediate symptom management by highly qualified staff. • Respite time for families. • Comfortable, home-like atmosphere Questions, concerns or curious about your options? Contact us today. www.StJosephHospice.com 84 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI – SPRING–SUMMER 2026
Thibodaux 985-447-0095 MISSISSIPPI Biloxi/Gulfport 228-865-7897 Hattiesburg 601-261-2515 Richland 601-925-0418 Vicksburg 601-638-8308 TEXAS Houston 936-703-5250
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SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS
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SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS Independent Living
What is it:
Apartment-style communities designed for active seniors. Amenities could include housekeeping, transportation, social activities, and meals. No medical care or daily assistance provided by community.
Who is it for:
Best for seniors who are self-sufficient and seek a lifestyle with fewer responsibilities and more social opportunities.
Assisted Living
What is it:
Apartment-style living with personal care services, such as help with dressing, bathing, and medication. Residence includes meals, housekeeping, transportation, social activities, and staff available 24/7. Facility may include a Memory Care Unit for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory-related conditions.
Who is it for:
Ideal for seniors who need regular assistance, but do not require round-the-clock medical care.
Skilled Nursing
What is it:
24/7 medical care in a licensed facility with healthcare professionals. Facilities offer rehabilitation, post-surgery recovery, and long-term care for chronic conditions. Private and Semi-private rooms available.
Who is it for:
Appropriate for seniors with serious health conditions that require constant medical supervision and care.
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HOSPICE CARE
MAK ING
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Forrest General Home Care & Hospice Program provides specialized care, in the comfort of your home when you need it most. • Certified Diabetic Educator • Certified Nurse Aides • Home Health Program • Hospice Program
• IV Therapy
• Skilled Nursing
• Mental Health
• Social Services
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Pediatrics
• Telehealth
• Physical Therapy
• Wound/ Ostomy Care
• Registered Dietitian
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SENIOR LIVING
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190 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI – SPRING–SUMMER 2026 601-401-6283
601-264-8847
The Claiborne IL, 200 Whispering Pines Blvd, Hattiesburg 39401
Wesley Manor Retirement Community
601-947-7030 601-394-5236 601-394-5004
Heritage Apartments, 18107 Hwy 26 W, Lucedale 39452
Magnolia Apartments, 2001 2nd St, Leakesville 39451
McIntosh Homes, 1320 Mississippi 63, Leakesville 39451
Woodchase Apartments, 203 N10th St, Lumberton 39455
GEORGE / GREENE COUNTY
601-545-7088
North Hill Place Apartments, 200 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 39401
601-796-5555
601-583-1255
Federation Towers, 812 Arnold St, Hattiesburg 39401
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246 Westover Dr, Hattiesburg 39402
601-545-7744
Caritas Manor, 145 W 10th Ave, Petal 39465
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6-7
PHONE # 601-797-4787
INCOME BASED (IB)
FORREST / LAMAR COUNTY
COVINGTON COUNTY
3-BEDROOM (3) 2-BEDROOM (2) 1 BEDROOM (1) STUDIO (S)
Village Manor, 1001 Cotton St, Mt. Olive 39119
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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
Pass Oaks, 13410 Edwin Ladner Rd, Pass Christian 39571
Riverside Living Apartments, 12420 Lamey Bridge Rd, Biloxi 39532
Riverstone Senior Residence, 1900 Switzer Road, Gulfport 39507
Sanderson Village, 1000 E 34th St, Gulfport 39507
Santa Maria del Mar, 1788 Medical Park Dr, Biloxi 39532
Sm = Small / C = Cats Only
228-436-7767
Cadet Point Senior Village, 200 Maple St, Biloxi 39530
IB = Income Based
228-392-3350
Bellemont Gardens, 871 Motsie Rd, Biloxi 39532
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800-422-9988
HARRISON COUNTY
Armed Forces Retirement Home, 1800 Beach Blvd, Gulfport 39531
228-467-4247
Oak Haven, 1200 Russell Dr, Waveland 39576
601-394-2621
228-467-2885
HANCOCK COUNTY
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Notre Dame De La Mer, 292 Hwy 90, Bay Saint Louis 39520
32654 Hwy 57, Leakesville 39451
Turner Duvall Retirement Village
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8905 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564
228-215-0521
228-471-2090
Gautier Pointe Apartments, 2826 Ladnier Rd, Gautier 39553
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228-818-4577
Colonnades, 4901 Riley Rd, Ocean Springs 39564
Lighthouse Patio Homes
228-205-7513
Bayside Village Apartments, 2903 Pascagoula St, Pascagoula 39567
228-678-1100
228-205-0953
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Bay Towers, 1203 Market St, Pascagoula 39567
14744 N Swan Rd, Gulfport 39530
Summerfield of Gulfport
Seashore Oaks, 1450 Beach Blvd, Gulfport 39530
228-374-7771
228-831-7000
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12170 Highland Way, Gulfport 39503
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Saraland Manor, 8010 Hwy 49, Gulfport 39501
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Chickasawhay Apartments, 200 Turner St, Waynesboro 39367
601-585-0200
Wiggins Senior Apartments, 14 Alexandra Bridge Rd, Wiggins 39577
601-731-2244
Southern Manor, 1020 Alberta Ave, Columbia 39429
601-928-5437
601-736-4747
Orchard Park, 1626 Sumrall Rd, Columbia 39429
Fairview Manor, 430 Park St, Wiggins 39577
601-876-3691
Marion Manor, 1107 Martin Luther King, Columbia 39429
STONE COUNTY
601-736-5074
MARION COUNTY
601-426-2457
Northview Villa Apartments, 625 Northview Dr, Laurel 39440
East Columbia Apartments, 717 Mississippi Ave, Columbia 39429
601-477-9644
JONES COUNTY
228-875-8811
228-382-3201
Dubose Apartments, 1201 Dubose St, Ellisville 39437
Villa Maria Retirement, 921 Porter St, Ocean Springs 39564
1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564
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Samaritan House Apartments, 642 Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs 39564
Truewood By Merrill – Ocean Springs
228-934-2502
Morrison Village, 2403 Old Mobile Ave, Pascagoula 39567
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Vibrant SENIOR LIVING
Discover luxurious senior living at The Blake at Biloxi, where comfort, care, and community come together. Enjoy chef-prepared meals, an exciting activities calendar, and a community that truly feels like family. Our 24-hour team takes the stress out of everyday life, so you can fully embrace the joy and sense of community in this vibrant lifestyle. Call (228) 273-4406 today to schedule your tour and experience our community yourself.
CALL (228) 273-4406 TODAY!
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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care
60 Assisted Living Suites 60 Memory Care Suites 18 Independent Living Homes
Offering on-site Therapy Services
8905 OCEAN SPRINGS RD, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
228-215-0521
www.LighthouseOceanSprings.com
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1651 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi 39532
The Blake at Biloxi (www.BlakeSeniorLiving.com)
680 Bay Cove Dr, Biloxi 39532
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228-447-3249
228-702-0142
228-678-1100
228-831-7000
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SummerHouse Bay Cove Assisted Living (www.SummerHouseBayCove.com)
14744 N Swan Rd, Gulfport 39530
Summerfield of Gulfport (www.Lifeatsummerfield.com)
12170 Highland Way, Gulfport 39503
Seashore Highlands – The Cove Assisted Living (www.mss.org)
8905 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564
228-215-0521
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Lighthouse Assisted Living & Memory Care (www.LighthouseOceanSprings.com)
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1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564
Truewood By Merrill – Ocean Springs – Assisted Living (www.truewoodoceansprings.com)
4345 W Gay Rd, D’Iberville 39540
The Homestead Assisted Living (www.thehomesteadal.com)
1651 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi 39532
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228-207-7756
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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
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For a list of our locations or provider referrals, please call us at (228) 867-5000 or visit WeAreMemorial.com.
SENIOR CARE
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Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
Bedford Care Center of Petal
601-288-3656 601-544-4230
Hattiesburg Health & Rehabilitation, 514 Bay St, Hattiesburg 39401
601-544-7441
601-264-3709
601-582-9157
601-544-5300
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing, 6051 US 49, Hattiesburg 39401
908 S George St, Petal 39465
#10 Medical Blvd, Hattiesburg 39401
300 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 39401
298 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 39401
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Bedford Care Center – Alzheimer’s Care
FORREST / LAMAR COUNTY
601-765-0403
MS State Veterans Home – Collins, 3261 US 49, Collins 39428
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Arrington Living Center, 701 S Holly Ave, Collins 39428
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Lakeview Nursing Center, 16411 Robinson Rd, Gulfport 39503
11240 Canal Rd, Gulfport 39503
4347 W Gay Rd, D’Iberville 39540
Greenbriar Nursing Center
Armed Forces Retirement Home, 1800 Beach Blvd, Gulfport 39501 Coastal Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1530 Broad Ave, Gulfport 39501
228-831-3001
228-701-1500
228-392-8484
800-332-3527 228-864-6544
228-255-4832
228-466-3099
HARRISON COUNTY
99
Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center
5427 Gex Rd, Diamondhead 39525
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725 Dunbar Ave, Bay Saint Louis 39520
Dunbar Village
601-947-2783 601-394-2371 601-394-2331
Glen Oaks Nursing Center, 55 Susanne St, Lucedale 39452 Greene County Health & Rehab, 1017 Jackson Ave, Leakesville 39451 Leakesville Rehab & Nursing Center, 1300 Melody Ln, Leakesville 39451
HANCOCK COUNTY
601-947-9101
George Regional Health & Rehab, 859 Winter St, Lucedale 39452
GEORGE / GREENE COUNTY
Merit Health Wesley, 5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg 39402 Windham House of Hattiesburg, 37 Hillcrest Dr, Hattiesburg 39402
6428 Hwy 11, Lumberton 39455
Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation
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Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility
228-875-1177
228-809-1131
228-522-6700
Jefferson Davis Extended Care Facility, 1320 Winfield Ave, Prentiss 39474
601-792-1172
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center, 6520 Sun Scope Dr, Ocean Springs 39564
2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 39581
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5090 Gautier-Vancleave Rd, Gautier 39553
River Chase Village
228-762-7451 228-875-9363 228-762-8960
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Diversicare of Moss Point, 3401 Main St, Moss Point 39563 Ocean Springs Health & Rehab Ctr, 1199 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564 Plaza Community Living Center, 4403 Hospital Rd, Pascagoula 39581
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1500 Broad Ave, Gulfport 39501
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LONG-TERM CARE
Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center
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JONES COUNTY
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Pineview Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1304 Walnut St, Waynesboro 39367
WAYNE COUNTY
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STONE COUNTY
Stone County Rehab & Nursing Center, 1436 E Central Ave, Wiggins 39577
530 Hall St, Wiggins 39577
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center
Perry County Nursing Center, 206 Bay Ave, Richton 39476
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Pearl River County Nursing Home, 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 39470 Picayune Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 1620 Read Rd, Picayune 39466
2797 Cooper Rd, Picayune 39466
Bedford Care Center of Picayune
601-736-9557 601-736-4747 601-731-1745
601-649-8006 601-422-0022 601-477-3334 601-425-3191
601-735-9025
601-928-1889
601-928-5281
601-788-2490
601-795-4543 601-798-1811
601-799-1616
PEARL RIVER COUNTY
Columbia Rehabilitation & Healthcare, 1506 N Main St, Columbia 39429 The Grove, 11 Pecan Dr, Columbia 36319 The Myrtles Nursing Center, 1018 Alberta Ave, Columbia 39429
Care Center of Laurel, 935 West Dr, Laurel 39440 Comfort Care Nursing Center, 1100 West Dr, Laurel 39440 Jones County Rest Home, 683 County Home Rd, Ellisville 39437 Laurelwood Community Living Center, 1036 West Dr, Laurel 39440
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Medicare 2026 “In A Nutshell” TRADITIONAL PROGRAM Medicare Supplement
iption Prescr Drug ge a Cover
(Work s with A/B original Medicare
Medicare Part A HOSPITAL
Medicare Part B MEDICAL
Medicare Supplement A - N (GAP)
Medicare Part D (stand alone) DRUG PLAN
(U.S. Government)
(U.S. Government)
(Insurance Company)
(Insurance Company)
$0.00 (Most People)
$206.50 (estimated) Premium income based
$190 (age 65) (For Example) Plan “G”
$0 - $130 Average Premium $35.00
$1,676 Ded (estimated) 60 Days Pay ded again
$288 Ded (estimated)
Pay(s) $1,676 A Ded
Standard Model Phase I--Deductible $0 - $615
Hospice
Doctor Visit’s
You will pay part B Ded of $288 (estimated)
Some Home Care (Not LTCi Insurance)
Same-Day Surgery Chemo-Therapy
No Out of USA
No Out of USA
NO OUT-OF-POCKET MAX
NO OUT-OF-POCKET MAX
80% / 20%
Phase II = Co-Pay You pay a Co-pay or Coinsurance until your total out of pocket reaches $2,100 including dedutctable for the calander year.
Pay(s) 20% $50K out of USA A+B+G= 100% Coverage Except $288 Part B Exam 4 Glasses + Dental
Phase III = Catastrophic $0 co-pay for covered drugs on the plan’s formualry for the rest of the calandar year. Insulin cap at $35 Co-pay
Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. 106 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI – SPRING–SUMMER 2026
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ADVANTAGE PLANS
Medicare (Part A) Medicare (Part B)
Medicare (Part C) ADVANTAGE PLAN
Medicare (Part D) DRUG PLAN
(U.S. Government)
(Insurance Company)
(Insurance Company)
MEDICARE “IN A NUTSHELL”
Medicare 2026 “In A Nutshell”
$0.00 - $150 (Medical & Drug) Must cover everything that Medicare covers Many plan types: PPO, HMO, PFFS, Etc.
206.50 (estimate)
Focus on preventative care / benefits Popular Choice
(You are still enrolled in Medicare! The “Part B” premium still needs to be paid.)
Plans can offer extra benefits like: vision dental & more…
(Standard Model) Phase I--Deductible $0 - $615 Phase II = Co-Pay You pay a Co-pay or Coinsurance until your total out of pocket reaches $2,100 including dedutctable for the calander year. Phase IV--Catastrophic $0 co-pay for covered drugs on the plan’s formualry for the rest of the calandar year. Insulin cap at $35 Co-pay
(Most plans combine Part C & D )
Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. 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 10/15/2025 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 107
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Advertiser Index 67
About You In Home Care
76
All Ways Caring
69
Amada Senior Care
86
Anvoi Hospice
81
Arden Hospice
98
Azalea Gardens Nursing Center
31
Bay Motor Winding
101
Bedford Care Centers
94
Blake at Biloxi
Back Cover Care4All Caregivers 39
Casano-Ware Insurance
35
Centerwell Senior Primary Care
40 Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover 19 98
Complete Benefit Solutions Cornerstone Caregiving Covenant Caregivers Davis-Morris Law Firm
100 Lamar Healthcare and Rehabilitation 95
Lighthouse Assisted Living
21
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC
63
MedCentris
99
Memorial Hospital
6
Methodist Senior Services Michael G Prestia Attorney and 23 Counselor at Law 53 Notre Dame Hospice 1
Nursing Management, Inc.
51
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
77
Prime Care Nursing
17
Prime Senior Placement
29
Riemann Family Funeral Home
2
Right At Home
98
River Chase Village
85
Saad Healthcare
74
Salus Home Care
3
Senior Helpers
41
Senior Medicare Patrol
17
Senior Solutions
66
Serenity Home Care
80
Singing River Hospice of Light
87
Dunbar Village Edward Jones - Rhodes Wealth Management Elite Care Home Care Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Forrest General Home Care & Hospice
100
Greenbriar Nursing Center
84
St. Joseph Hospice
27
Gulf Coast Social Work Conference
88
Summerfield Senior Living
101
Gulfport Care Center
5
SummerHouse at Bay Cove
66
Heart of Grace Home Care
4
Treasured Gems Home Care
75
Home Instead
89
Truewood by Merrill
94
Homestead Assisted Living
61
Vein Institute of South MS
67
Hoop Cares
66
VitalCaring Group
Island View Casino Resort
45
Vivian Champaigne Real Estate
Jones County Medical Supplies
77
Your Choice Senior Care
25 76 47
54-55 33
108 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI – SPRING–SUMMER 2026
64-65 SMPDD - MS Access to Care