Adult Disability Care in University, MS: In-Home Support

Local figures

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

4.8%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Lafayette County)

22

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

0

Medicare-certified home health agencies list University ZIP codes in their service area

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University)

About 254 University residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (4.8%; 10% in Lafayette County).

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

University compared with Lafayette County and Mississippi

Census figure	University	Lafayette County	Mississippi
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	4.8%	10%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	0.4%	2.6%	5.3%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	4.2%	4.3%

Older residents in towns around University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Oxford, MS	1.0 mi	3,682	10.0%
Water Valley, MS	15 mi	637	18%
Batesville, MS	22 mi	1,114	13%
Holly Springs, MS	29 mi	973	16%
Senatobia, MS	30 mi	1,295	13%
New Albany, MS	31 mi	1,427	17%

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 University

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.

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 University: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in University?

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 near University

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Other care in University

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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.

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