Home Health Aides in Ocean Springs, MS: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ocean Springs, MS: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ocean Springs ZIP codes in their service area

$11.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in Mississippi (BLS, May 2025)

3,999

residents 65 or older (21% of Ocean Springs)

49%

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

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ocean Springs 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.

Ocean Springs has about 3,999 residents aged 65 or older, 49% of whom report a disability.

Ocean Springs compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Ocean Springs	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	48%	41%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	6.8%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,300	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gulf Hills, MS	2.3 mi	1,156	42%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	2.4 mi	1,084	52%
St. Martin, MS	5.0 mi	969	48%
Latimer, MS	6.8 mi	1,043	41%
D'Iberville, MS	7.0 mi	1,769	45%
Gautier, MS	7.7 mi	3,015	46%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ocean Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Biloxi, MS	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(228) 388-4144
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	18 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	98 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316
Amedisys Home Health Of Walker	Jasper, AL	253 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 295-2434
Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MS	Diberville, MS	7.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 432-8855
Vitalcaring Group	Gulfport, MS	18 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	92 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	15 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 Ocean Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Ocean Springs

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 $5,108 monthly median income of Ocean Springs 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 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Ocean Springs: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ocean Springs?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Ocean Springs 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), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ocean Springs?

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 $5,108 monthly median income of Ocean Springs 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).

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.

Home Health Aides in Ocean Springs, MS