Hospice Support in Ocean Springs, MS: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ocean Springs, MS: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ocean Springs ZIP codes

461

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Jackson County)

49%

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

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Ocean Springs ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Light in Ocean Springs (2.7 mi) and Traditions Health in Ocean Springs (2.7 mi).

1,189 Ocean Springs residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ocean Springs compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Ocean Springs	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,300	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gulf Hills, MS	2.3 mi	1,156	26%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	2.4 mi	1,084	20%
St. Martin, MS	5.0 mi	969	28%
Latimer, MS	6.8 mi	1,043	29%
D'Iberville, MS	7.0 mi	1,769	21%
Gautier, MS	7.7 mi	3,015	27%

Hospices serving Ocean Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Light	Ocean Springs, MS	2.7 mi	(228) 818-2160
Traditions Health	Ocean Springs, MS	2.7 mi	(228) 207-0390
Saad Hospice Of Mississippi	Diberville, MS	7.0 mi	(228) 432-8855
Deaconess Hospice	Biloxi, MS	13 mi	(228) 435-2265
Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva	Biloxi, MS	13 mi	(228) 396-4756
Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast	Biloxi, MS	18 mi	(228) 374-4434

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 caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Ocean Springs: common questions

How much does hospice support 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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 Hospice Support in Ocean Springs, MS