Home Health Aides in University, MS: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in University, MS: the local picture

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

$11.47

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

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residents 65 or older (0.0% of University)

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving University ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.

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.

University has about 0 residents aged 65 or older.

University compared with Lafayette County and Mississippi

Census figure	University	Lafayette County	Mississippi
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	4.2%	4.3%

Older residents in towns around University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oxford, MS	1.0 mi	3,682	26%
Water Valley, MS	15 mi	637	26%
Batesville, MS	22 mi	1,114	46%
Holly Springs, MS	29 mi	973	45%
Senatobia, MS	30 mi	1,295	22%
New Albany, MS	31 mi	1,427	49%

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 University

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 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 University: common questions

Which home health agencies serve University?

Medicare’s file lists none for University ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does home health aides cost in University?

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 University, MS