Free senior care resources
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Lamar County.
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Cities: Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Purvis, Sumrall
39402, 39455, 39475, 39482
A practical first call
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
Southern Mississippi Area Agency on Aging (Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District) serves Lamar County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
This directory lists 4 in-home providers for Lamar County. Confirm service area, licensing, availability, and total cost before choosing one.
Public aging network
Mississippi's AAAs are housed in the state's ten Planning & Development Districts.
Area Agency on Aging
Care at home
Listings from national franchise locators.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 - Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg | (601) 261-2114 | Visit website |
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhabit Home Health & Hospice | Hattiesburg | 6012680408 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Forrest General Home Care | Hattiesburg | 6012884344 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Homechoice Health Services- Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg | 6012688450 | 3.5 / 5 |
KinKeeper is not compensated for directory listings. Data comes from public state registries, CMS Care Compare, the Eldercare Locator, and provider directories.
