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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hazlehurst, MS: the local picture

25

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

714

residents 65 or older (20% of Hazlehurst)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Copiah County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hazlehurst has about 25 residents aged 85 or older among 714 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Copiah County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Hazlehurst 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.

Hazlehurst compared with Copiah County and Mississippi

Census figure	Hazlehurst	Copiah County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	19%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10.0%	3.8%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,333	$46,389	—

Older residents in towns around Hazlehurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Crystal Springs, MS	9.0 mi	718	76
Brookhaven, MS	20 mi	2,261	258
Byram, MS	24 mi	2,089	122
Florence, MS	26 mi	502	53
Richland, MS	29 mi	1,285	52
Jackson, MS	33 mi	22,008	2,064

Nursing homes near Hazlehurst

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Crest Guest Home Inc	Hazlehurst, MS	0.4 mi	2 of 5	55	(601) 894-1411
Copiah Living Center	Crystal Springs, MS	9.0 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 892-1880
Haven Hall Health Care Center	Brookhaven, MS	19 mi	3 of 5	81	(601) 833-5608
Trend Health And Rehab Of Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	19 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 833-2330
Diversicare Of Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	19 mi	2 of 5	58	(601) 833-2881
Silver Cross Health & Rehab	Brookhaven, MS	20 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 833-2361

Hospices serving Hazlehurst

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Brookhaven, MS	20 mi	(601) 990-2315
Compassus-Mid-Mississippi	Brookhaven, MS	20 mi	(601) 835-3363
Deaconess Hospice	Brookhaven, MS	20 mi	(601) 823-5990
Dignity Hospice LLC	Brookhaven, MS	20 mi	(601) 748-7021

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazlehurst. 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 Hazlehurst

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 20% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hazlehurst?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Crest Guest Home Inc in Hazlehurst (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Copiah Living Center in Crystal Springs (9.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Haven Hall Health Care Center in Brookhaven (19 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hazlehurst?

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 20% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst, MS