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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 11 families in Hattiesburg access the VA benefits they've earned.
Hattiesburg Memory Care at a Glance
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Hattiesburg
Each of these Hattiesburg communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Memory Care Costs in Hattiesburg
Memory care in Mississippi costs about $5,580 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Hattiesburg-only figure is published. Ask each Hattiesburg community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. Before applying, review the income and net worth limits so the memory care bill is counted the right way.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi memory care | $5,580 | $1,735 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Mississippi assisted living | $4,369 | $524 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Hattiesburg
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Hattiesburg veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Hattiesburg and the Need for Memory Care
Hattiesburg is home to about 2,020 veterans, 1,037 of them 65 or older. Across Forrest County the count is 3,864, with 1,818 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Hattiesburg
Assisted living on the same campus
1 of the 2 Hattiesburg partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Hattiesburg community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Hattiesburg staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Behaviors and move-outs
Ask which behaviors would lead a Hattiesburg community to ask a resident to leave.
Memory Care in Cities Near Hattiesburg
Widen the search beyond Hattiesburg with these nearby Mississippi cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Hattiesburg Memory Care Questions
Can a Hattiesburg veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Hattiesburg who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Hattiesburg?
About $5,580 a month is typical across Mississippi. Ask each Hattiesburg community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Hattiesburg?
2 in Hattiesburg, plus 11 across Mississippi.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Hattiesburg?
No. Hattiesburg families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Hattiesburg Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Hattiesburg? See Memory Care in Mississippi or the national guide.
