Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Bay St. Louis, MS

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bay St. Louis, MS: the local picture

17%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Hancock County)
3.6%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Hancock County)
2,869
residents 65 or older (28% of Bay St. Louis)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bay St. Louis ZIP codes in their service area

465 Bay St. Louis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 25% in Hancock County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

102 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Bay St. Louis ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bay St. Louis compared with Hancock County and Mississippi

Census figureBay St. LouisHancock CountyMississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking17%25%28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering3.6%8.6%11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing4.5%5.3%8.8%
Residents 65 or older28%23%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%30%30%
Households with no vehicle6.3%3.5%6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$57,746$49,682—

Older residents in towns around Bay St. Louis

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Waveland, MS2.8 mi1,42435%
Diamondhead, MS4.1 mi2,68717%
Pass Christian, MS7.1 mi1,36416%
Long Beach, MS12 mi3,43428%
Gulfport, MS19 mi11,91636%
Nicholson, MS23 mi43321%

Home health agencies serving Bay St. Louis

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adoration Home HealthGulfport, MS19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(228) 831-9821
Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MSDiberville, MS29 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(228) 432-8855
Vitalcaring GroupGulfport, MS19 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(228) 604-2155
Mississippi Homecare Of PicayunePicayune, MS25 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(601) 749-9101
Deaconess Homecare- Region ILaurel, MS96 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(601) 649-2231
Enhabit Home Health Of The Gulf CoastGulfport, MS20 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(228) 762-9355

Nursing homes near Bay St. Louis

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Dunbar Village TerraceBay Saint Louis, MS1.2 mi4 of 560(228) 466-3099
Memorial Woodland Village Nursing CenterDiamondhead, MS3.9 mi2 of 5132(228) 255-4832
Pass Christian Health And Rehabiliation CenterPass Christian, MS8.5 mi2 of 560(228) 452-4344

Straight-line miles from the center of Bay St. Louis. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

  • Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
  • Help walking, turning and getting up safely
  • Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
  • Meals prepared the way the care team advises
Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Bay St. Louis

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 21% of the $4,812 monthly median income of Bay St. Louis 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Bay St. Louis: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bay St. Louis?

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 21% of the $4,812 monthly median income of Bay St. Louis 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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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