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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gulfport, MS: the local picture

1,589

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

11,916

residents 65 or older (16% of Gulfport)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Harrison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gulfport has about 1,589 residents aged 85 or older among 11,916 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Harrison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Gulfport 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.

Gulfport compared with Harrison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Gulfport	Harrison County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	44%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	7.3%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,121	$52,006	—

Older residents in towns around Gulfport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Long Beach, MS	7.2 mi	3,434	187
Biloxi, MS	8.0 mi	7,920	682
D'Iberville, MS	10 mi	1,769	319
Pass Christian, MS	12 mi	1,364	77
St. Martin, MS	12 mi	969	63
Latimer, MS	14 mi	1,043	109

Nursing homes near Gulfport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeview Nursing Center	Gulfport, MS	4.2 mi	3 of 5	105	(228) 831-3001
Coastal Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gulfport, MS	4.6 mi	1 of 5	180	(228) 864-6544
Driftwood Nursing Center	Gulfport, MS	4.6 mi	3 of 5	151	(228) 822-6900
Gulfport Care Center	Gulfport, MS	4.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(228) 701-1500
The Pillars Of Biloxi	Biloxi, MS	5.9 mi	1 of 5	180	(228) 388-1805
Greenbriar Nursing Center	Diberville, MS	9.7 mi	2 of 5	103	(228) 392-8484

Hospices serving Gulfport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast	Biloxi, MS	3.0 mi	(228) 374-4434
Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva	Biloxi, MS	8.7 mi	(228) 396-4756
Deaconess Hospice	Biloxi, MS	8.7 mi	(228) 435-2265
Saad Hospice Of Mississippi	Diberville, MS	10 mi	(228) 432-8855

Straight-line miles from the center of Gulfport. 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 Gulfport

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 29% of the $3,427 monthly median income of Gulfport 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 Gulfport: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gulfport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakeview Nursing Center in Gulfport (4.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Coastal Health And Rehabilitation Center in Gulfport (4.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Driftwood Nursing Center in Gulfport (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gulfport?

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 29% of the $3,427 monthly median income of Gulfport 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.

More near Gulfport

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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 Gulfport, MS