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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Escatawpa, MS: the local picture

333

residents 85 or older (9.5% of all residents)

971

residents 65 or older (28% of Escatawpa)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Escatawpa has about 333 residents aged 85 or older among 971 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Escatawpa 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.

Escatawpa compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Escatawpa	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	9.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	10%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	6.8%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,625	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Escatawpa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Moss Point, MS	4.5 mi	2,523	226
Vancleave, MS	8.6 mi	876	79
Gautier, MS	9.0 mi	3,015	132
Pascagoula, MS	9.0 mi	3,856	352
Grand Bay, AL	12 mi	592	26
Gulf Park Estates, MS	15 mi	1,084	25

Nursing homes near Escatawpa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Moss Point	Moss Point, MS	7.0 mi	2 of 5	160	(228) 762-7451
Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility	Pascagoula, MS	8.0 mi	4 of 5	54	(228) 809-5060
Plaza Community Living Center	Pascagoula, MS	8.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(228) 762-8960
River Chase Village	Gautier, MS	8.3 mi	4 of 5	60	(228) 522-6700
Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center	Ocean Springs, MS	11 mi	2 of 5	115	(228) 875-9363
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center	Ocean Springs, MS	12 mi	1 of 5	73	(228) 875-1177

Hospices serving Escatawpa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Light	Ocean Springs, MS	15 mi	(228) 818-2160
Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva	Biloxi, MS	25 mi	(228) 396-4756
Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast	Biloxi, MS	33 mi	(228) 374-4434
Vitalcaring Group	Wiggins, MS	43 mi	(601) 799-2088

Straight-line miles from the center of Escatawpa. 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 Escatawpa

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 37% of the $2,719 monthly median income of Escatawpa 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 Escatawpa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Escatawpa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Diversicare Of Moss Point in Moss Point (7.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility in Pascagoula (8.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Plaza Community Living Center in Pascagoula (8.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Escatawpa?

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 37% of the $2,719 monthly median income of Escatawpa 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 Escatawpa, MS