24-Hour Home Care in Mississippi State, MS
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24-Hour Home Care in Mississippi State, MS: the local picture
0 Mississippi State residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 5.2% in Oktibbeha County), and 0 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 0 residents are 85 or older (0.0% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Starkville Manor Health Care And Rehabilitation Ce in Starkville (2.4 mi) and Carrington, LLC D/B/A The Carrington in Starkville (7.6 mi).
Mississippi State compared with Oktibbeha County and Mississippi
| Census figure | Mississippi State | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
Older residents in towns around Mississippi State
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville, MS | 2.2 mi | 2,917 | 4.6% |
| West Point, MS | 13 mi | 1,985 | 5.5% |
| Columbus, MS | 23 mi | 4,787 | 6.4% |
| New Hope, MS | 26 mi | 484 | 8.9% |
| Macon, MS | 26 mi | 412 | 13% |
| Louisville, MS | 27 mi | 1,340 | 8.3% |
Home health agencies serving Mississippi State
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha | Tupelo, MS | 56 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (662) 377-2499 |
Nursing homes near Mississippi State (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville Manor Health Care And Rehabilitation Ce | Starkville, MS | 2.4 mi | not rated | 119 | (662) 323-6360 |
| Carrington, LLC D/B/A The Carrington | Starkville, MS | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (662) 323-2202 |
| Dugan Memorial Home | West Point, MS | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (662) 494-3640 |
| West Point Community Living Center | West Point, MS | 15 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (662) 494-6011 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mississippi State. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What 24-hour home care costs in Mississippi State
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. 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.
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.
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24-Hour Home Care in Mississippi State: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Mississippi State?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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