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

Local figures

Dementia Care in McComb, MS: the local picture

252

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,352

residents 65 or older (20% of McComb)

50%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

McComb has about 252 residents aged 85 or older among 2,352 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Pike County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

57% of older McComb 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.

McComb compared with Pike County and Mississippi

Census figure	McComb	Pike County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	44%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	42%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	24%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	1.7%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,187	$32,098	—

Older residents in towns around McComb

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Magnolia, MS	5.8 mi	588	28
Brookhaven, MS	23 mi	2,261	258
Franklinton, LA	33 mi	592	48
Amite City, LA	35 mi	897	123
Columbia, MS	39 mi	1,375	229
Hazlehurst, MS	43 mi	714	25

Nursing homes near McComb

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mccomb Community Care Center	Mccomb, MS	0.6 mi	2 of 5	140	(601) 684-8700
Camellia Estates	Mccomb, MS	0.6 mi	4 of 5	30	(601) 250-0066
Courtyard Health And Rehabilitation	Mccomb, MS	2.0 mi	1 of 5	145	(601) 684-8111
Liberty Community Living Ctr	Liberty, MS	20 mi	2 of 5	80	(601) 657-1000
Diversicare Of Tylertown	Tylertown, MS	21 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 876-2107
Billdora Senior Care	Tylertown, MS	21 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 876-2173

Hospices serving McComb

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus- Mississippi	Mc Comb, MS	6.2 mi	(601) 250-0884
Enhabit Hospice Of Southwest Mississippi	Mccomb, MS	6.2 mi	(601) 684-5033
Gentiva	Brookhaven, MS	24 mi	(601) 990-2315
Compassus-Mid-Mississippi	Brookhaven, MS	24 mi	(601) 835-3363

Straight-line miles from the center of McComb. 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 McComb

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 41% of the $2,432 monthly median income of McComb 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 McComb: common questions

What nursing homes are near McComb?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mccomb Community Care Center in Mccomb (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Camellia Estates in Mccomb (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Courtyard Health And Rehabilitation in Mccomb (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in McComb?

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 41% of the $2,432 monthly median income of McComb 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 McComb

More senior care near McComb

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in McComb

More for McComb families

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 McComb, MS