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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Latimer, MS: the local picture

109

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,043

residents 65 or older (15% of Latimer)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Latimer has about 109 residents aged 85 or older among 1,043 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.

41% 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.

29% of older Latimer 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.

Latimer compared with Harrison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Latimer	Harrison County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	44%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	7.3%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,894	$52,006	—

Older residents in towns around Latimer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
St. Martin, MS	3.5 mi	969	63
D'Iberville, MS	4.1 mi	1,769	319
Gulf Hills, MS	4.6 mi	1,156	63
Biloxi, MS	6.7 mi	7,920	682
Ocean Springs, MS	6.8 mi	3,999	461
Gulf Park Estates, MS	9.2 mi	1,084	25

Nursing homes near Latimer

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenbriar Nursing Center	Diberville, MS	4.4 mi	2 of 5	103	(228) 392-8484
Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center	Ocean Springs, MS	8.2 mi	2 of 5	115	(228) 875-9363
The Pillars Of Biloxi	Biloxi, MS	9.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(228) 388-1805
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center	Ocean Springs, MS	9.0 mi	1 of 5	73	(228) 875-1177
River Chase Village	Gautier, MS	13 mi	4 of 5	60	(228) 522-6700
Lakeview Nursing Center	Gulfport, MS	16 mi	3 of 5	105	(228) 831-3001

Hospices serving Latimer

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Saad Hospice Of Mississippi	Diberville, MS	4.5 mi	(228) 432-8855
Hospice Of Light	Ocean Springs, MS	5.2 mi	(228) 818-2160
Traditions Health	Ocean Springs, MS	5.2 mi	(228) 207-0390
Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva	Biloxi, MS	7.3 mi	(228) 396-4756

Straight-line miles from the center of Latimer. 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 Latimer

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 $5,325 monthly median income of Latimer 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 Latimer: common questions

What nursing homes are near Latimer?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Greenbriar Nursing Center in Diberville (4.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ocean Springs (8.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Pillars Of Biloxi in Biloxi (9.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Latimer?

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 $5,325 monthly median income of Latimer 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 Latimer, MS