Respite Care in Bay St. Louis, MS
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Respite Care in Bay St. Louis, MS: the local picture
Most older adults in Bay St. Louis live with someone: 67% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.
About 761 Bay St. Louis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (36% in Hancock County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Bay St. Louis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Bay St. Louis compared with Hancock County and Mississippi
| Census figure | Bay St. Louis | Hancock County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 36% | 41% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 23% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.6% | 12% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $57,746 | $49,682 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bay St. Louis
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waveland, MS | 2.8 mi | 1,424 | 42% |
| Diamondhead, MS | 4.1 mi | 2,687 | 27% |
| Pass Christian, MS | 7.1 mi | 1,364 | 40% |
| Long Beach, MS | 12 mi | 3,434 | 42% |
| Gulfport, MS | 19 mi | 11,916 | 47% |
| Nicholson, MS | 23 mi | 433 | 36% |
Hospices serving Bay St. Louis
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi | Diamondhead, MS | 3.6 mi | (228) 687-1385 |
| Deaconess Hospice | Biloxi, MS | 27 mi | (228) 435-2265 |
| Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva | Biloxi, MS | 27 mi | (228) 396-4756 |
| Arden Of South Mississippi LLC | Poplarville, MS | 39 mi | (601) 403-9822 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Wiggins, MS | 40 mi | (601) 799-2088 |
Nursing homes near Bay St. Louis (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Village Terrace | Bay Saint Louis, MS | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (228) 466-3099 |
| Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center | Diamondhead, MS | 3.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 132 | (228) 255-4832 |
| Pass Christian Health And Rehabiliation Center | Pass Christian, MS | 8.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 60 | (228) 452-4344 |
| Coastal Health And Rehabilitation Center | Gulfport, MS | 15 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (228) 864-6544 |
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 a respite caregiver can help with
- Taking over the usual routine while you are away
- Meals, medication reminders and personal care
- Company and activities
- Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip
What respite 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.
What to know before hiring a respite caregiver
Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.
Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.
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Respite Care in Bay St. Louis: common questions
Which hospices serve Bay St. Louis?
Medicare lists 8 hospices for Bay St. Louis ZIP codes, including Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi, Deaconess Hospice, Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva.
How much does respite 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).
Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?
Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Bay St. Louis. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Mississippi.
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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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