In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Pearl River, 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 Pearl River for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Pearl River, MS: the local picture
About 298 Pearl River residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 17% in Neshoba County).
74 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
12% of Pearl River households have no vehicle (6.2% in Neshoba County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Pearl River compared with Neshoba County and Mississippi
| Census figure | Pearl River | Neshoba County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 45% | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 56% | 41% | 41% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 12% | 15% |
Older residents in towns around Pearl River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, MS | 7.1 mi | 1,135 | 18% |
| Carthage, MS | 17 mi | 1,007 | 5.8% |
| Louisville, MS | 25 mi | 1,340 | 23% |
| Kosciusko, MS | 27 mi | 1,220 | 12% |
| Newton, MS | 33 mi | 714 | 29% |
| Forest, MS | 33 mi | 700 | 9.8% |
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 Pearl River
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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Disability Care for Adults in Pearl River: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Pearl River?
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 Pearl River
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Philadelphia, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Carthage, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Louisville, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Kosciusko, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Newton, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Forest, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Morton, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Meridian, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Macon, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Canton, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Starkville, MS
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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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