The Mississippi Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Mississippi. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $18.50 an hour for home care to $7,087 a month for skilled nursing care, Mississippi is typically less expensive than the national average. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organizations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens.
Mississippi Department of Senior Services
Address: 200 South Lamar St., Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601.359.4500
Vulnerable Person Abuse Hotline: 844-437-6282
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA): 866-519-MEMA (6362)
Mississippi Office of Homeland Security: 601-346-1500
Mississippi Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
711-Southwest Mississippi
Address: 100 South Wall Street, Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: 601-446-6044
Phone: 800-338-2049
Fax: 601-446-6071
708-North Delta
Address: 220 Power Drive, Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: 662-561-4100
Phone: 800-844-2433
Fax: 662-561-4112
705-East Central
Address: P. O. Box 499, Newton, MS 39345
Phone: 601-683-2007
Phone: 800-264-2007
Fax: 601-683-7873
710-Southern Mississippi
Address: 10441 Corporate Drive, Ste. 1, Gulfport, MS 39503
Phone: 228-868-2311
Phone: 800-444-8014
Fax: 228-868-7094
704-Central Mississippi
Address: P.O. Box 4935, Jackson, MS 39296
Phone: 601-981-1511
Phone: 866-981-1511
Fax: 601-981-1515
712-Three Rivers
Address: P. O. Box 690, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Phone: 662-489-2415
Phone: 877-489-6911
Fax: 662-489-6815
706-Golden Triangle
Address: P. O. Box 828, Starkville, MS 39760
Phone: 662-324-7860
Phone: 888-324-9000
Fax: 662-324-7328
713-Northeast Mississippi
Address: P. O. Box 600, Booneville, MS 38829
Phone: 662-728-6248
Phone: 800-745-6961
Fax: 662-728-2417
707–North Central
Address: 28 Industrial Park Blvd, Winona, MS 38967
Phone: 662-283-2675
Phone: 888-427-0714
Fax: 662-283-5875
709-South Delta
Address: P. O. Box 1776, Greenville, MS 38702
Phone: 662-378-3831
Phone: 800-898-3055
Fax: 662-378-3834