In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Mississippi State, 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 Mississippi State for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Mississippi State, MS: the local picture
About 545 Mississippi State residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 11% in Oktibbeha County).
115 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
Mississippi State compared with Oktibbeha County and Mississippi
| Census figure | Mississippi State | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 12% | 11% | 16% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
Older residents in towns around Mississippi State
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville, MS | 2.2 mi | 2,917 | 9.4% |
| West Point, MS | 13 mi | 1,985 | 12% |
| Columbus, MS | 23 mi | 4,787 | 11% |
| New Hope, MS | 26 mi | 484 | 12% |
| Macon, MS | 26 mi | 412 | 22% |
| Louisville, MS | 27 mi | 1,340 | 23% |
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 |
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 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
What disability care for adults costs in Mississippi State
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. 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Mississippi State: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Mississippi State?
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. 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.
More senior care near Mississippi State
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Starkville, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in West Point, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Columbus, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in New Hope, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Macon, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Louisville, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Aberdeen, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Houston, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Amory, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Philadelphia, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Verona, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Pearl River, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Kosciusko, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Winona, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Pontotoc, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Tupelo, MS
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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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