Skilled Nursing
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Hattiesburg, MS · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Hattiesburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Every licensed senior community in the Hattiesburg, MS area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Hattiesburg
Local Hattiesburg-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Hattiesburg prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,480/mo median
typical range $3,580–$5,600
Memory Care
$5,620/mo median
typical range $4,500–$7,030
Skilled Nursing
$9,840/mo median
typical range $9,230–$10,960
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,480/mo median
typical range $2,570–$6,180
Residential Care Home
$4,030/mo median
typical range $3,220–$5,040
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Hattiesburg using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Hattiesburg.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 10 communities in Hattiesburg, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Merit Health Wesley
Scout 94Hattiesburg, MS · 25 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Hattiesburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →3
Bedford Care Center of Petal
Scout 89Petal, MS · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Petal's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →4
Windham House of Hattiesburg
Scout 89Hattiesburg, MS · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Hattiesburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →5
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall
Scout 75Hattiesburg, MS · 80 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hattiesburg.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →6
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
Scout 69Hattiesburg, MS · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hattiesburg.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →7
Hattiesburg, MS · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hattiesburg.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →8
Hattiesburg, MS · 164 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hattiesburg.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →9
Perry County Nursing Center
Scout 45Richton, MS · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Richton.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Lumberton, MS · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,230–$10,960/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Hattiesburg, MS?
In the Hattiesburg, MS area, assisted living typically runs $3,580–$5,600/month (median $4,480), memory care $4,500–$7,030/month (median $5,620), and skilled nursing $9,230–$10,960/month (median $9,840) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Hattiesburg, MS?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Hattiesburg, MS right now are Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Merit Health Wesley, Bedford Care Center of Petal. The full ranked list of 10 communities is on this page.
How are the 10 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.