24-Hour Home Care in Meridian, MS: Round-the-Clock Care

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in Meridian, MS: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.0% in Lauderdale County)

583

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Lauderdale County)

$33,359

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

648 Meridian residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 9.0% in Lauderdale County), and 1,880 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 583 residents are 85 or older (1.7% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Trend Health & Rehab Of Meridian LLC in Meridian (0.6 mi) and The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Meridian (1.0 mi).

Meridian compared with Lauderdale County and Mississippi

Census figure	Meridian	Lauderdale County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.2%	11%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	18%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,359	$40,877	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Newton, MS	27 mi	714	4.5%
Livingston, AL	33 mi	350	0.0%
Philadelphia, MS	37 mi	1,135	7.7%
Pearl River, MS	43 mi	598	0.0%
Forest, MS	46 mi	700	13%
Waynesboro, MS	49 mi	850	6.7%

Home health agencies serving Meridian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Meridian, MS	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 484-3293
Centerwell Home Health	Meridian, MS	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 482-5055
Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville	Monroeville, AL	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 334-0260
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	116 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	220 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303

Nursing homes near Meridian (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trend Health & Rehab Of Meridian LLC	Meridian, MS	0.6 mi	4 of 5	58	(601) 282-1300
The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Meridian, MS	1.0 mi	1 of 5	82	(601) 482-7164
Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian	Meridian, MS	1.4 mi	1 of 5	84	(601) 483-1467
Diversicare Of Meridian	Meridian, MS	1.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(601) 482-8151

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

Someone awake and on duty at all hours
Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
Written handover notes between shifts

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in Meridian

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $11.47 an hour (the Mississippi median aide wage) that is about $8,350 a month in wages before any overtime, 300% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in Meridian: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in Meridian?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $11.47 an hour (the Mississippi median aide wage) that is about $8,350 a month in wages before any overtime, 300% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

24-Hour Home Care in Meridian, MS