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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pearl River, MS: the local picture

144

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

598

residents 65 or older (15% of Pearl River)

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Neshoba County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pearl River has about 144 residents aged 85 or older among 598 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.

56% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Neshoba County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Pearl River 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.

Pearl River compared with Neshoba County and Mississippi

Census figure	Pearl River	Neshoba County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	41%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	12%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	9.4%	4.3%

Older residents in towns around Pearl River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Philadelphia, MS	7.1 mi	1,135	162
Carthage, MS	17 mi	1,007	198
Louisville, MS	25 mi	1,340	181
Kosciusko, MS	27 mi	1,220	154
Newton, MS	33 mi	714	113
Forest, MS	33 mi	700	57

Nursing homes near Pearl River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Choctaw Residential Center	Choctaw, MS	7.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(601) 656-2582
Neshoba County Nursing Home	Philadelphia, MS	8.6 mi	3 of 5	160	(601) 663-1200
Trend Health & Rehab Of Carthage LLC	Carthage, MS	17 mi	2 of 5	83	(601) 267-4551
Carthage Senior Care	Carthage, MS	17 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 267-1352
Hilltop Manor Health And Rehabilitation Center	Union, MS	17 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 774-8233
J G Alexander Nursing Center	Union, MS	19 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 774-5065

Straight-line miles from the center of Pearl River. 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 Pearl River

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. 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 Pearl River: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pearl River?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Choctaw Residential Center in Choctaw (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Neshoba County Nursing Home in Philadelphia (8.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Trend Health & Rehab Of Carthage LLC in Carthage (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pearl River?

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. 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 Pearl River, MS