Companion Care in Crystal Springs, MS for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Crystal Springs, MS: the local picture

718

residents 65 or older (15% of Crystal Springs)

25%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Copiah County)

9.4%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

8.9%

of households have no vehicle (8.1% in Copiah County)

About 160 residents of Crystal Springs aged 65 or older live alone, 25% of older residents in households (28% in Copiah County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

8.9% of Crystal Springs households have no vehicle (8.1% in Copiah County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 718 Crystal Springs residents aged 65 or older, 76 are 85 or older (11%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

379 Crystal Springs households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 75 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 95 older Crystal Springs residents (15%) live below the poverty line (19% in Copiah County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 9.4% of Crystal Springs residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (413). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Crystal Springs compared with Copiah County and Mississippi

Census figure	Crystal Springs	Copiah County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.4%	3.8%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	8.1%	6.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	41%

Older residents in towns around Crystal Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Hazlehurst, MS	9.0 mi	714	27%
Byram, MS	15 mi	2,089	15%
Florence, MS	18 mi	502	42%
Richland, MS	20 mi	1,285	19%
Jackson, MS	24 mi	22,008	37%
Pearl, MS	25 mi	3,988	30%

Hospitals near Crystal Springs (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Copiah County Medical Center	Hazlehurst, MS	9.7 mi	not rated	(601) 894-4541
Merit Health Central	Jackson, MS	22 mi	3 of 5	(601) 376-1000
MS State Hospital-Whitfield	Whitfield, MS	24 mi	not rated	(601) 351-8000

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

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Crystal Springs

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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

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

Questions

Companion Care in Crystal Springs: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Crystal Springs?

About 160 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (28% in Copiah County).

How much does companion care cost in Crystal Springs?

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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Crystal Springs?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Crystal Springs, MS