Companion Care in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS: the local picture

707

residents 65 or older (28% of Hide-A-Way Lake)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Pearl River County)

0.0%

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

0.8%

of households have no vehicle (3.8% in Pearl River County)

About 295 residents of Hide-A-Way Lake aged 65 or older live alone, 42% of older residents in households (30% in Pearl River County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

0.8% of Hide-A-Way Lake households have no vehicle (3.8% in Pearl River County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 707 Hide-A-Way Lake residents aged 65 or older, 121 are 85 or older (17%). 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.

489 Hide-A-Way Lake households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 0 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 25 older Hide-A-Way Lake residents (3.5%) live below the poverty line (14% in Pearl River 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.

Hide-A-Way Lake compared with Pearl River County and Mississippi

Census figure	Hide-A-Way Lake	Pearl River County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	20%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	3.0%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.8%	6.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	48%	41%

Older residents in towns around Hide-A-Way Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Picayune, MS	3.8 mi	2,353	44%
Nicholson, MS	7.2 mi	433	9.2%
Pearl River, LA	16 mi	418	27%
Bogalusa, LA	19 mi	2,047	36%
Poplarville, MS	19 mi	332	34%
Slidell, LA	22 mi	6,098	26%

Hospitals near Hide-A-Way Lake (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Highland Community Hospital	Picayune, MS	4.0 mi	1 of 5	(601) 358-9400
Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital	Bogalusa, LA	19 mi	4 of 5	(985) 730-6700
Pearl River County Hospital	Poplarville, MS	19 mi	not rated	(601) 795-4543

Straight-line miles from the center of Hide-A-Way Lake. 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 Hide-A-Way Lake

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 Hide-A-Way Lake: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Hide-A-Way Lake?

About 295 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (30% in Pearl River County).

How much does companion care cost in Hide-A-Way Lake?

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 Hide-A-Way Lake?

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 Hide-A-Way Lake, MS