Our Specialty Care Center is Mississippi’s first residential care facility designed especially for the younger, severely disabled person. But that’s not all that makes it special.
The unique accommodations combined with skilled clinical services provide an environment where residents can thrive. Residents at our Specialty Care Center stay active, socialize, learn new things, venture out into the community and enjoy life to the fullest extent possible.
That makes the center the perfect place for those who are completely reliant on others for their activities of daily living, but don’t necessarily fit or desire the traditional nursing home setting.
Our Mission
Since our beginnings in 1975, Methodist Rehabilitation has been a leader in rehabilitation research and providing services to people with neurological and orthopedic illnesses and injuries.
Our goal is to continue our proud tradition by providing a caring environment that enriches the health and well-being of residents and their families and respects the unique contributions of each individual.
Residents are encouraged to strive for the highest level of independence possible, and every effort is made to fulfill their clinical, social and spiritual needs.
Our Facility
A Place To Call Home
Our Specialty Care Center features all private rooms and couples state-of-the-art medical technology with a warm, inviting and barrier-free environment.
Facility Highlights
- Located on a 25-acre Accessible Landscaped Campus
- Large Common Areas on Both Resident Floors
- Private Rooms with Large Private Bathrooms
- Discreet, Ceiling-Mounted Patient Lift System
- Environmental Control Units Customized for Resident
- Telephones, Televisions and Internet Access in Each Room
- Indoor and Outdoor Dining Areas
- Attractive Dining Room Overlooking Courtyard
- Full-Service Laundry
- Barber & Beauty Shop
- 24/7 Security
- Building Overlooks Mirror Lake
- Convenient Parking for Visitors
Our Residents
A Unique Population
Our typical resident is someone age 17 to 55 who is severely disabled and must rely on others for maximum assistance with most activities of daily living. Residents generally have additional clinical needs such as bowel and bladder management, skin management, medication management, and other complex, but stable clinical requirements.
Activities for Residents
- Sporting Events, Movies, Games, and Shopping
- Visits from Family and Friends
- Social Functions
- Worship Services
- Web-Based Education
- Special Van for Transportation
- Convenient to Restaurants and Shopping
- Structured Activity Program Resident Interest Classes (Range of Motion, Arts & Crafts, Games, Aroma Therapy, Music Therapy, Etc.)
Our Staff
Dedicated Caregivers
In many health care systems, responding to the needs of severely disabled people is just one job among many. At Methodist Specialty Care Center, it’s our sole focus, making our staff particularly qualified to deliver a high standard of care.
Clinical Services & Staff
- Daily Physician Oversight
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Certified Nursing Assistants
- Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified (RAC-CT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Therapeutic Recreation Program
- Clinical Trials Supported
- Support from Biomedical Engineers and Assistive Technology Specialists
- Safe Serve Certified Dietary Department
- Registered Dieticians
- Licensed Social Workers
Contact Us
We are currently accepting new applications for residency. Occupancy rates at our Specialty Care Center are high, so once approved, a new applicant may be placed on a waiting list. Because of the unique nature of our facility, our staff fields questions from potential residents and their families from all across the South.
To speak to a representative or to set up a tour, call social services at (601) 420-7764 or complete the form below:
Additional Guidelines
Admission is based upon a number of variables, including room availability, the facility’s ability to provide all services needed by an individual, an individual’s physical and emotional state, and an individual’s anticipated compatibility with existing facility residents.
Factors considered in determining the appropriateness of admission
- The applicant is severely disabled to a point that consistent and frequent clinical intervention by skilled medical and/or nursing personnel is required.
- The applicant is medically stable and requires, at a minimum, a skilled nursing facility level of care.
- The applicant’s medical and psychosocial care needs can be met by Methodist Specialty Care Center.
- The applicant does not require special care for a severe psychiatric condition.
- The applicant’s emotional behavior demonstrates that he or she can live for an extended period in a group environment without causing adverse health, safety, or quality of life concerns for other individuals in the facility. Representatives acting on behalf of a resident must also demonstrate behaviors determined to be non-disruptive to the group environment, including facility staff.
- The applicant, in accordance with the Olmstead Act, is evaluated and a determination is made that Methodist Specialty Care Center is the least restrictive setting available for his or her level of disability.
- The applicant is evaluated and a determination is made that his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being will not be met in other settings not specifically designed for the severely disabled.
- The applicant’s age may be considered as one factor, but not the sole factor, in determining the appropriateness of admission in light of the center’s mission, capabilities, normal operations and current residents.
- The applicant or applicant’s representative has demonstrated the ability to pay for the services of the facility through private resources, insurance, or other medical benefits.
- The resident’s financial sponsor may have other requirements.
