Dorchester Personal Care Home


Facility Information (click here to print this information)

Directions and Maps


Facility Information

Dorchester Personal Care Home, 2820 Government St. Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Dorchester PCH is centrally located on Government St. in Ocean Springs within 1 mile of Ocean Springs Hospital and various shopping centers. Built in the early 80’s, Dorchester has been providing personal care services to Gulf Coast residents for over 20 years.

Our facility covers an acre lot with approximately 8,000 sq. ft. of living space, designed and licensed to accommodate 28 residents. We offer various levels of care including personal care, respite care, and adult day care.

Our philosophy is to emphasize a well-rounded lifestyle by meeting all of our resident's health needs. A variety of activities are organized that provides the residents an opportunity to socialize and stimulate their creative spirit. A physician or nurse practitioner visits regularly and is available to address medical conditions. Twenty-four hour care will be provided for residents.


Levels of Care
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Assisted Living

Semi-Private
Private

Adult Day Care

Half Day (6 hours)
Full Day

Respite Care

Daily Rate

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Services Provided

Three well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks provided.

A cycle of menus for a variety of entrees, sides, and desserts.

Activities will be planned and will promote individual and group activities including arts and crafts classes, games, guest lecturers and performers, and religious services.

Various therapies will be available including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

Weekly exercise program and daily walking to promote resident health and wellness.

Parties for Holidays, Birthdays, and social events.

Staff available twenty-four hours a day.

Medication assistance available to all residents.

Housekeeping and laundry services weekly, and as needed.

Fire Alarm system including smoke.

Dining area, multiple living rooms, and recreation area to promote resident interaction.

Resident library including books and music.

All utilities included excluding telephone

Assistance for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including dressing, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and toileting.

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Admission Process

1.

Examination by doctor or Nurse Practitioner less than 30 days before admission.

-  History & Physical

-  Include assistance needed (aged, ambulatory person, medication assistance, non-medical services, emergency response services, and home health services)

2.

Dr.’s recommendation to enter Facility and Level of Care (Physician’s Orders).

3.

TB test given and read less than 30 days before admission date.

4.

Chest X-ray taken and read less than 30 days before admission date.

5.

Admit to facility.

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Directions and Maps

Dorchester PCH is centrally located on Government St. in Ocean Springs within 1 mile of Ocean Springs Hospital and various shopping centers.  Click here to view a close up map.

Area Map with Dorchester PCH highlighted with a RED STAR.

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See a Close Up Map of Dorchester PCH's Location Below. It is highlighted wth a RED STAR.

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