Dementia Care in Beechwood, MS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Beechwood, MS: the local picture

8

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

792

residents 65 or older (19% of Beechwood)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Warren County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Beechwood has about 8 residents aged 85 or older among 792 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Warren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Beechwood residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Beechwood compared with Warren County and Mississippi

Census figure	Beechwood	Warren County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.3%	12%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	3.9%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,697	$47,689	—

Older residents in towns around Beechwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Vicksburg, MS	4.4 mi	3,647	432
Tallulah, LA	23 mi	773	42
Clinton, MS	27 mi	3,950	714
Byram, MS	32 mi	2,089	122
Jackson, MS	35 mi	22,008	2,064
Crystal Springs, MS	36 mi	718	76

Nursing homes near Beechwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shady Lawn Health And Rehabilitation	Vicksburg, MS	2.4 mi	5 of 5	100	(601) 636-1448
The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Vicksburg, MS	2.6 mi	1 of 5	107	(601) 638-9211
Heritage House Nursing Center	Vicksburg, MS	3.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 638-1514
Vicksburg Convalescent Center	Vicksburg, MS	4.2 mi	5 of 5	100	(601) 638-3632
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Tallulah	Tallulah, LA	22 mi	3 of 5	156	(318) 574-8111

Hospices serving Beechwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice-Vicksburg	Vicksburg, MS	2.6 mi	(601) 631-8060
Gentiva	Vicksburg, MS	2.6 mi	(601) 629-9673
Baptist Hospice	Jackson, MS	37 mi	(601) 933-0053
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson	Jackson, MS	37 mi	(662) 350-0830

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Beechwood

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, which is 16% of the $6,308 monthly median income of Beechwood households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Beechwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Beechwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Shady Lawn Health And Rehabilitation in Vicksburg (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Vicksburg (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage House Nursing Center in Vicksburg (3.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Beechwood?

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, which is 16% of the $6,308 monthly median income of Beechwood households headed by someone 65 or older. 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Beechwood, MS