Southerncare Newton

Q: What neighborhood is Southerncare Newton in?

Southerncare Newton is in the USA neighborhood.

Q: Is Southerncare Newton in a walkable area?

Southerncare Newton has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the address of Southerncare Newton?

Southerncare Newton is located at 278 Commercial Drive, Newton, MS 39345.

Q: What is the phone number of Southerncare Newton?

(601) 683-7500 will put you in contact with the team at Southerncare Newton.

Q: Is Southerncare Newton Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Southerncare Newton is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Southerncare Newton

Start your end-of-life journey with Southerncare Newton, a distinct hospice in Newton, MS, offering hospice care. This hospice doubles its efforts to meet the special needs of those with life-limiting conditions. Older adults can also keep their peace of mind with the community’s holistic and compassionate care.

Family members are also encouraged to spend quality time with their loved ones to prevent loneliness and isolation. Pain management is also provided to ease older adults’ discomfort and pain. With its dedicated and personalized care plans, older adults can live their later years comfortably despite their conditions.

(601) 683-7500

Walk Score: 4 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Types of Care at Southerncare Newton

Hospice Care

4.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Newton's city center to Southerncare Newton's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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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Southerncare Newton	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Newton	-	No	4	-	-
Compassionate Care Hospice of Southern MS, LLC	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Brookhaven	-	No	59	-	-
Hospice Care Group	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Quitman	-	No	52	-	21
Palladium Hospice and Palliative Care	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Biloxi	-	No	57	-	-
Saint Anthony’s Hospice & Palliative Care	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Ruleville	-	No	34	-	-

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What neighborhood is Southerncare Newton in?

Southerncare Newton is in the USA neighborhood.

Is Southerncare Newton in a walkable area?

Southerncare Newton has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the address of Southerncare Newton?

Southerncare Newton is located at 278 Commercial Drive, Newton, MS 39345.

What is the phone number of Southerncare Newton?

(601) 683-7500 will put you in contact with the team at Southerncare Newton.

Is Southerncare Newton Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Southerncare Newton is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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