Document Actions
Mississippi
Mississippi
What is it called?
· Personal Care Home
o Two types: Residential Living and Assisted Living
What services are provided?
· Personal Care Home, Residential Living
o Personal care
o Mental health
· Personal Care Home, Assisted Living
o Personal care
o Supplemental – must include medical services and emergency response services
o Medication administration
· Third-party services
o Limited home health
Who can be admitted?
· Personal Care Homes, Residential Living
o Ambulatory
· Personal Care Homes, Assisted Living
o Require personal care assistance
Who is inappropriate?
· Must be refused admission or evicted
o Physical restraints
o Nasopharyngeal and/or tracheotomy suctioning
o Gastric feedings
o Intravenous fluids, medications, or feedings
o Indwelling urinary catheter
o Sterile wound care
o Treatment of pressure sores or exfoliative dermatitis
o Facility is no longer able to meet resident’s needs
o Non-ambulatory (applies to residential living facility)
· Exceptions to disqualifying eviction conditions
o Can accommodate residents who need nursing facility care if resident consents in writing and is approved by licensed physician
What training is required for direct care staff?
· Training on a quarterly basis on topics related to the residents living at the facility
Is nurse staffing required?
· Personal Care Home, Residential Living
o Licensed nurse or physician must be present to supervise scheduled drug administration
· Personal Care Home, Assisted Living
o Requires a licensed nurse to be on the premises for eight hours per day
o A licensed nurse must be present to administer prescription medication
Is any public payment available?
· Medicaid coverage not available
· The State of Mississippi has a waiver for services in personal care homes
More Information
Department of Health
Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification
(601) 576 – 7300
Mississippi Long Term Care Ombudsman
(601) 359 - 4927
