Indianola, Mississippi

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Indianola, MS

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Indianola for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Indianola, MS: the local picture

13%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Sunflower County)
159
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
8.2%
of households have no vehicle (8.9% in Sunflower County)
7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Indianola ZIP codes in their service area

About 667 Indianola residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 12% in Sunflower County).

159 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

8.2% of Indianola households have no vehicle (8.9% in Sunflower County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Indianola compared with Sunflower County and Mississippi

Census figureIndianolaSunflower CountyMississippi
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability13%12%16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone3.1%4.5%5.3%
Households with no vehicle8.2%8.9%6.3%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.1%2.5%4.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability43%42%41%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)39%27%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$24,174$27,389—

Older residents in towns around Indianola

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Leland, MS15 mi86432%
Ruleville, MS20 mi3788.1%
Cleveland, MS21 mi1,80118%
Greenville, MS24 mi4,90525%
Greenwood, MS26 mi2,29619%
Yazoo City, MS43 mi1,59619%

Home health agencies serving Indianola

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adoration Home Health And Hospice Care MississippiIndianola, MS0.7 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(662) 887-1202
Accentcare Home Health Of GreenwoodGreenwood, MS28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(662) 453-8420
Vitalcaring GroupCleveland, MS21 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(662) 756-4676
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of JacksonClinton, MS79 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(601) 961-4367
Centerwell Home HealthBruce, MS84 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(662) 983-2273

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

  • Personal care, on the person’s terms
  • Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
  • Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
  • Keeping routines the person sets
Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Indianola

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,015 monthly median income of Indianola households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Indianola: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Indianola?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,015 monthly median income of Indianola households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Mississippi.

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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.

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