4.7 miles from city center
Description

Wesley Manor Retirement Community gracefully resides in Hattiesburg that offers retirees easy retirement living in a city dedicated to serving seniors. This Certified Retirement Community holds esteemed recognition as one of the “Top 100 Retirement Towns in America” by Where To Retire Magazine and is also acknowledged among the Best Places to Retire by David Savageau. This assisted living community provides a friendly environment that encourages residents to participate in a variety of educational and entertaining programs offered by the nearby University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University.

At Wesley Manor, senior residents get to enjoy affordable, clean, and inviting surroundings, where a kind and attentive staff fosters a warm family atmosphere. With easy access to groceries, shopping malls, and healthcare facilities, Wesley Manor offers the convenience of city living while still maintaining a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. Residents can also enjoy daily social activities, in-house movies at the Tom Thumb Theater, and weekly worship services, fostering a vibrant and engaging community within the comfort of their home.

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Details

Room Sizes 522 / 740 sq. ft
Housing Options 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type 3-story

Amenities

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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).
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