DeSoto Healthcare Center
DeSoto Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi
DeSoto Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi
DeSoto Healthcare Center
DeSoto Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi
DeSoto Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi
Overview of DeSoto Healthcare Center
Found in Southaven, Mississippi, DeSoto Healthcare Center stands as a reliable home for seniors seeking a nurturing environment. Backed by an exceptional team of caregivers, this center offers a comprehensive range of services, including skilled nursing, long-term residential care, and rehabilitation services. The facility’s reputation as one of the most trusted in the area is a testament to its dedication to seniors’ well-being.
Beyond basic care, the center offers an array of amenities, including a full-service salon, personalized nutrition assessment and planning, round-the-clock nursing services, transportation, housekeeping and laundry assistance, and even wireless Internet access. Weekly check-ups and a variety of faith-based activities provide a holistic approach to well-being. The center buzzes with life through endless opportunities for recreation and connection, from lively musical events and card games to dance nights and movie screenings. For those seeking physical therapy, a well-equipped gym staffed by highly skilled therapists stands ready to assist.
Home Information
DeSoto Healthcare Center
Years in Business
10
BBB Rating
Rated A+
Community Stability & Environment
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
25
Car-DependentMost errands require a car. Limited nearby destinations. Basic sidewalks but low connectivity. Residents likely drive for groceries, dining, and services.
Facility & Licensing Details
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Primary Contact
Main representative or administrator responsible for the community, as listed in Mississippi licensing records.
Mr. Don Scipper, Administrator
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Business ID
Internal identifier assigned to the licensed business operating in Mississippi.
44077767
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Date Business Started
The date the business reports it began operations.
February 3, 2015
Types of Care at DeSoto Healthcare Center
Respite Care
Nursing Homes
Places of interest near DeSoto Healthcare Center
2.1 miles from city center
7805 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS 38671
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
662-349-7500
Email:[email protected]
Phone:662-349-7500
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Daily Trivia Games
Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.
Shared Hobbies & Projects
Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.
Birthday Celebrations
We honor our members with live shoutouts, music, and cheerful messages.
Story Circles
Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.
Memory Match Mondays
Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.
Travel Time Machine
Take virtual tours through Rome, Paris, or America's most beautiful national parks.
Magic Nights
Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.
Pen Pal Connections
Make new friends across the country through letters, stories, and shared memories.
Golden Hour Music Sessions
Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.
Garden & Nature Club
Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.
Gentle Movement & Meditation
Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.
Tech Help Tuesdays
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Comparison Chart
Compare Nursing Homes around Southaven
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
24/7 care needed
Memphis
1 Bed
240
No
A+
64
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memphis
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
180
No
A+
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DeSoto Healthcare Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Southaven
N/A
N/A
No
A+
25
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
AccentCare
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
N/A
N/A
N/A
No
N/A
46
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Diversicare of Safe Haven
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Southaven
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
- MS Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- MS Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
- MS Specifics: Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.
- Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Independent Living (IL) Waiver
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), 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).
- MS Specifics: Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
- MS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, 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.
- MS Specifics: 10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.
- Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Mississippi SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- MS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).
- MS Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Mississippi Seniors
Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
MS Specifics:Higher asset limit; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
MS NFCSP Respite
Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- MS Specifics:Limited slots; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver
Assisted Living (AL) Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
- MS Specifics:Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver
Independent Living (IL) Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), 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).
- MS Specifics:Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
- MS Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)
Mississippi Homemaker Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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.
- MS Specifics:10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Mississippi SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- MS Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).
- MS Specifics:High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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