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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vancleave, MS: the local picture

79

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

876

residents 65 or older (17% of Vancleave)

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vancleave has about 79 residents aged 85 or older among 876 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.

59% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Vancleave 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.

Vancleave compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Vancleave	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.6%	6.8%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,667	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Vancleave

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Escatawpa, MS	8.6 mi	971	333
Gautier, MS	9.7 mi	3,015	132
Latimer, MS	11 mi	1,043	109
Gulf Hills, MS	12 mi	1,156	63
Moss Point, MS	12 mi	2,523	226
Ocean Springs, MS	12 mi	3,999	461

Nursing homes near Vancleave

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center	Ocean Springs, MS	7.7 mi	2 of 5	115	(228) 875-9363
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center	Ocean Springs, MS	9.1 mi	1 of 5	73	(228) 875-1177
River Chase Village	Gautier, MS	9.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(228) 522-6700
Diversicare Of Moss Point	Moss Point, MS	14 mi	2 of 5	160	(228) 762-7451
Plaza Community Living Center	Pascagoula, MS	15 mi	2 of 5	100	(228) 762-8960
Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility	Pascagoula, MS	15 mi	4 of 5	54	(228) 809-5060

Hospices serving Vancleave

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Light	Ocean Springs, MS	9.7 mi	(228) 818-2160
Traditions Health	Ocean Springs, MS	9.7 mi	(228) 207-0390
We Care Hospice	Moss Point, MS	12 mi	(228) 474-2030
Saad Hospice Of Mississippi	Diberville, MS	15 mi	(228) 432-8855

Straight-line miles from the center of Vancleave. 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 Vancleave

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 22% of the $4,556 monthly median income of Vancleave 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 Vancleave: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vancleave?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ocean Springs (7.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sunplex Sub-Acute Center in Ocean Springs (9.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); River Chase Village in Gautier (9.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vancleave?

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 22% of the $4,556 monthly median income of Vancleave 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 Vancleave, MS