Find the Right Hospice Care in Jones County
About 22 hospices currently serve Jones County, including 3 nonprofits and 1 with a dedicated inpatient facility. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Jones County is wider than Laurel. South Central Regional Medical Center is in Laurel. Ellisville is the county seat and does not have that hospital. Forrest General is in Hattiesburg, in Forrest County. I-59 runs between Laurel and Hattiesburg, and those are different night drives. Use the Laurel page when the home is inside that city. Use this county page when the address is another community in Jones County, or when someone may leave a hospital for a home that is not in that city. Ask which team would send the first nurse to that street after the discharge desk closes.
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Showing 20 of 22 providers
Compassus - Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
Deaconess Hospice - Laurel
Laurel, MS
Legacy Hospice - Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
(Family Experience)
(12)
ComfortCare Hospice
Laurel, MS
(Family Experience)
(0)
Enhabit Hospice - Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
Enhabit Hospice - Picayune
Picayune, MS
Enhabit Hospice - Oxford
Oxford, MS
Enhabit Hospice - Southaven
Southaven, MS
Forrest General Hospice
Hattiesburg, MS
Heart of Hospice - Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
Gentiva - Hattiesburg (37th Avenue)
Hattiesburg, MS
Gentiva - Hattiesburg (Hardy Street)
Hattiesburg, MS
Legacy Hospice - Starkville
Starkville, MS
(Family Experience)
(20)
St Joseph Hospice - Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
(Family Experience)
(27)
St Joseph Hospice - Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
Enhabit Hospice - Columbus
Columbus, MS
Enhabit Hospice - Tupelo
Tupelo, MS
Arden Hospice - Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
(Family Experience)
(2)
Gentiva - Newton
Newton, MS
VitalCaring Hospice - Wiggins
Wiggins, MS
2 more providers available
Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving Jones County. The office might be elsewhere in Mississippi — that is common. When you call, share your loved one’s address so the team can confirm they can come to you. FindHospices.com is free for families.
Other important resources for Jones County families
Families across Jones County often discover that choosing a hospice is only one part of the journey. Questions about funeral arrangements, cremation, estate planning, elder law, probate, advance directives, veterans’ benefits, and other important decisions frequently arise at the same time.
Placements are limited and selective — we review applications and only accept organizations that meet our standards for this section. Listings are paid advertising, not recommendations or endorsements. Families review the information and choose professionals for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospices in Jones County
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in Jones County?
No. A hospital or physician can share names they work with often. You may still compare any Medicare-certified hospice that will come to the patient’s address. Calling for information does not enroll you.
Should we contact more than one hospice about Jones County?
Yes. Compare who covers the exact address, how soon a nurse can get there, and who answers after hours. A referral is a starting point, not a requirement to use one brand.
Can hospice care be provided at home in Jones County?
Yes. Most hospice care happens where the patient already lives — a house or apartment, or assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. Ask the team to confirm that specific address, not only the city or county name.
How quickly can hospice start in Jones County?
When hospice is medically appropriate, many teams begin within about 24–48 hours, and some can start the same day when staffing allows. Ask who comes first and how a night call is handled. Then verify by phone.
Is Laurel the county seat?
No. Ellisville is the Jones County seat. Laurel is the larger city and has South Central Regional Medical Center.
Is Hattiesburg in Jones County?
No. Hattiesburg is in Forrest County. It is the next hospital city south of Laurel.
Hospice Care in Jones County
Finding hospice care in Jones County
The hospital and the courthouse are in two different Jones County cities. FindHospices.com is free for families.
What families often compare across the county
When you call, ask about:
- Whether the team covers the exact address, not only the city or county name
- Who would come after hours, and how long that usually takes
- What happens if symptoms cannot be managed at home
- Medicare quality and family-experience information on each profile
Where hospice care happens in Jones County
Most hospice in Jones County is at home. A short stay with a nurse on site is for a symptom crisis. Ask which bed they would use and which city it is in.
Local considerations for Jones County families
Laurel has its own page and the hospital. Ellisville is the county seat and a different town. Say which one is on the address.
A Hattiesburg discharge can end in Jones County. Use this page when the home is not in Laurel. Ask whether the night nurse is coming from Laurel or from Hattiesburg.
When you are comparing, it often helps to:
- The hospital is in Laurel
- Ellisville is the county seat
- Forrest General is in Hattiesburg
- Laurel has its own page
This page is the county-wide list for Jones County. Use a city page when you already know the community, or South Mississippi only to scan the wider region.
Where to start
Use the patient’s exact address, then open a tighter page if the home is in Laurel, Ellisville, Sandersville, Soso, South Mississippi.