Home Health Aides in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Hide-A-Way Lake for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS: the local picture
8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hide-A-Way Lake ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.
Home health and personal care aides in Mississippi earn a median $11.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $11.09 and $13.12.
Hide-A-Way Lake has about 707 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.
Hide-A-Way Lake compared with Pearl River County and Mississippi
| Census figure | Hide-A-Way Lake | Pearl River County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 48% | 41% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.5% | 14% | 15% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
Older residents in towns around Hide-A-Way Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune, MS | 3.8 mi | 2,353 | 52% |
| Nicholson, MS | 7.2 mi | 433 | 36% |
| Pearl River, LA | 16 mi | 418 | 33% |
| Bogalusa, LA | 19 mi | 2,047 | 52% |
| Poplarville, MS | 19 mi | 332 | 15% |
| Slidell, LA | 22 mi | 6,098 | 47% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Hide-A-Way Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Gulfport, MS | 34 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (228) 831-9821 |
| Adoration Home Health | Collins, MS | 76 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 765-8316 |
| Forrest General Home Care | Hattiesburg, MS | 53 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 288-4344 |
| Enhabit Home Health & Hospice | Hattiesburg, MS | 53 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 268-0408 |
| Mississippi Homecare Of Picayune | Picayune, MS | 4.0 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 749-9101 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Gulfport, MS | 34 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (228) 604-2155 |
| Deaconess Homecare- Region I | Laurel, MS | 83 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 649-2231 |
| Enhabit Home Health Of The Gulf Coast | Gulfport, MS | 38 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (228) 762-9355 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hide-A-Way Lake. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Hide-A-Way Lake
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.
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.
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Home Health Aides in Hide-A-Way Lake: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Hide-A-Way Lake?
Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Hide-A-Way Lake ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Forrest General Home Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Hide-A-Way Lake?
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).
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
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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.
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