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Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf

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1320 Winfield Street, Prentiss, MS 39474

Care Types

Skilled Nursing
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About Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf

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Nestled in the heart of Prentiss, Mississippi — the proud county seat of Jefferson Davis County — Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Extended Care Facility (ECF) delivers compassionate, clinically skilled nursing care to seniors in one of southern Mississippi's most tight-knit communities. Located at 1320 Winfield Street, the facility benefits from its direct connection to Jefferson Davis Community Hospital, ensuring residents have seamless access to acute medical services and specialist consultations without the stress of long-distance transfers. Prentiss is a small, welcoming Southern town where neighbors still know each other by name — an environment that shapes the warmth families and residents experience at the ECF every day. The facility is conveniently close to the Prentiss town square, local dining favorites along Columbia Road, and the Jefferson Davis County Public Library, giving families visiting loved ones plenty of community touchpoints nearby. Forrest County General Hospital in nearby Hattiesburg — just over 45 miles north on US-98 — provides a regional referral center for complex medical needs, while Magee General Hospital offers another tertiary option to the northeast. For outdoor moments with family, Lincoln Road City Park and the serene rural landscape of Jefferson Davis County provide peaceful settings that reflect the unhurried pace seniors often seek. The area's proximity to the Bowie Creek corridor and the piney woods of south Mississippi adds natural beauty that residents and families can appreciate during visits. As a non-profit corporation, Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF is accountable to the community it serves — not to shareholders. This mission-driven model means resources are reinvested into staffing, training, and resident experience rather than profit margins. Families can trust that clinical decisions prioritize resident well-being above all else. Whether a loved one needs post-surgical rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing support, or medically complex care management, Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF combines Southern hospitality with professional clinical standards — right in the community where your family already belongs.

Care Types at Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf

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Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation services provided by licensed nurses and therapists for seniors with complex health needs requiring professional oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of care does Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF provide? +

Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF specializes in skilled nursing care, which includes post-acute rehabilitation following surgery or hospitalization, long-term nursing care for individuals with chronic or complex medical conditions, wound care management, medication administration, and 24-hour licensed nursing supervision.

What hospitals are near Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF? +

The ECF is directly connected to Jefferson Davis Community Hospital on the same campus, providing immediate access to acute care services. Forrest County General Hospital in Hattiesburg (approximately 45 miles north via US-98) serves as the nearest major regional referral center, and Magee General Hospital is accessible to the northeast for additional specialty services.

What is Prentiss, MS like for seniors and their families? +

Prentiss is the county seat of Jefferson Davis County — a small, close-knit Southern town with a strong sense of community. It offers a quiet, low-traffic environment that many seniors find comfortable, with local amenities including the town square, community library, and easy access to the natural beauty of south Mississippi's piney woods and Bowie Creek corridor. Families visiting from larger cities like Hattiesburg or Laurel will find the drive straightforward via US-98 or US-84.

Is Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF a for-profit or non-profit facility? +

Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF is operated as a non-profit corporation. This means the organization's financial resources are directed back into patient care, staffing quality, and facility improvements rather than toward shareholder returns. Non-profit status also reflects a mission rooted in serving the Jefferson Davis County community rather than maximizing revenue.

How do I arrange a tour or admission to Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF? +

You can reach the admissions team directly by calling (601) 792-1172. The facility is located at 1320 Winfield Street in Prentiss, MS 39474. Tours are typically available during regular business hours, and the admissions staff can walk you through insurance coverage (including Medicare and Medicaid), medical requirements for admission, and what to expect during the transition to skilled nursing care.

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