Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care

Q: What neighborhood is Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care in?

Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care is in the Ruleville neighborhood.

Q: Is Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care in a walkable area?

Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: Are there photos of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the address of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care?

Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care is located at 106 North Ruby Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771.

Q: What is the phone number of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care?

(662) 756-0928 will put you in contact with the team at Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care.

Q: Is Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care

Based in Ruleville, MS, Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care is a trusted hospice that offers hospice and palliative care. Older adults, especially those with life-limiting conditions, can keep their peace of mind with care plans dedicated to their unique needs. This hospice strives to ease older adults’ pain and discomfort, allowing them to make the most of their later years without worries.

Emotional support and spiritual care are also provided to help older adults and their families come to terms with their conditions. Bereavement services are also provided to help family members cope with the loss of a loved one. This hospice is ideal for those needing high-quality care to live comfortably despite their conditions.

(662) 756-0928 kjaeger@chs-adphila.org

Types of Care at Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospice Care

Walk Score: 34 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Emergency Shelter

Case Management

Medical And Behavioral Health Services

Showers

Meals

Mail Services

Specific ProgramsResidential, Good Shepherd, Coffee House, Day Services, Daily Showers, Mailroom Services

Volunteer ProgramsYes

Operating HoursMonday through Friday from 10 am – 6 pm; Saturday 12 noon – 6 pm.

Food DescriptionApproximately 325 hot nutritious meals each weekday to anyone experiencing homelessness and/or poverty.

Meal ScheduleDinner served at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Monday evenings.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Meals ($6/meal)

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+

General Mississippi resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Benefits

Personal care Meals Medication management Respite Transportation within AL facility

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors)

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~200 hours/year) Home mods Assistive tech Transition services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+

General Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits

Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep) Respite (~2 days/year) Transportation Meals

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.

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What neighborhood is Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care in?

Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care is in the Ruleville neighborhood.

Is Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care in a walkable area?

Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care?

Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care is located at 106 North Ruby Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771.

What is the phone number of Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care?

(662) 756-0928 will put you in contact with the team at Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care.

Is Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Saint John’s Hospice & Palliative Care is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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