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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Diamondhead, MS: the local picture

282

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

2,687

residents 65 or older (29% of Diamondhead)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Diamondhead has about 282 residents aged 85 or older among 2,687 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Hancock County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Diamondhead 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.

Diamondhead compared with Hancock County and Mississippi

Census figure	Diamondhead	Hancock County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	29%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	12%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	3.8%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,673	$49,682	—

Older residents in towns around Diamondhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bay St. Louis, MS	4.1 mi	2,869	252
Waveland, MS	6.5 mi	1,424	76
Pass Christian, MS	8.0 mi	1,364	77
Long Beach, MS	11 mi	3,434	187
Gulfport, MS	17 mi	11,916	1,589
Picayune, MS	22 mi	2,353	221

Nursing homes near Diamondhead

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center	Diamondhead, MS	1.8 mi	2 of 5	132	(228) 255-4832
Dunbar Village Terrace	Bay Saint Louis, MS	4.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(228) 466-3099
Pass Christian Health And Rehabiliation Center	Pass Christian, MS	8.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(228) 452-4344
Gulfport Care Center	Gulfport, MS	14 mi	1 of 5	90	(228) 701-1500
Coastal Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gulfport, MS	14 mi	1 of 5	180	(228) 864-6544
Driftwood Nursing Center	Gulfport, MS	14 mi	3 of 5	151	(228) 822-6900

Hospices serving Diamondhead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi	Diamondhead, MS	1.8 mi	(228) 687-1385
Deaconess Hospice	Biloxi, MS	24 mi	(228) 435-2265
Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva	Biloxi, MS	24 mi	(228) 396-4756
Arden Of South Mississippi LLC	Poplarville, MS	35 mi	(601) 403-9822

Straight-line miles from the center of Diamondhead. 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 Diamondhead

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 19% of the $5,223 monthly median income of Diamondhead 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 Diamondhead: common questions

What nursing homes are near Diamondhead?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center in Diamondhead (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Dunbar Village Terrace in Bay Saint Louis (4.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pass Christian Health And Rehabiliation Center in Pass Christian (8.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Diamondhead?

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 19% of the $5,223 monthly median income of Diamondhead 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 Diamondhead, MS