Respite Care in Brookhaven, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brookhaven, MS: the local picture

2,261

residents 65 or older (19% of Brookhaven)

60%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Lincoln County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brookhaven ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brookhaven live with someone: 60% 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 937 Brookhaven residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (39% in Lincoln County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Brookhaven ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brookhaven compared with Lincoln County and Mississippi

Census figure	Brookhaven	Lincoln County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	39%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	18%	15%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	5.9%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,318	$37,219	—

Older residents in towns around Brookhaven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hazlehurst, MS	20 mi	714	36%
McComb, MS	23 mi	2,352	50%
Crystal Springs, MS	29 mi	718	35%
Magnolia, MS	29 mi	588	36%
Columbia, MS	43 mi	1,375	59%
Byram, MS	43 mi	2,089	44%

Hospices serving Brookhaven

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	(601) 990-2315
Compassus-Mid-Mississippi	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	(601) 835-3363
Deaconess Hospice	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	(601) 823-5990
Dignity Hospice LLC	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	(601) 748-7021
Mid Delta Hospice South, Inc Dba Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	(601) 691-9220

Nursing homes near Brookhaven (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Hall Health Care Center	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	3 of 5	81	(601) 833-5608
Trend Health And Rehab Of Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	1.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 833-2330
Diversicare Of Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	1.1 mi	2 of 5	58	(601) 833-2881
Silver Cross Health & Rehab	Brookhaven, MS	1.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 833-2361

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

What it covers

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

Cost

What respite care costs in Brookhaven

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 44% of the $2,277 monthly median income of Brookhaven 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 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.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Brookhaven: common questions

Which hospices serve Brookhaven?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Brookhaven ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Compassus-Mid-Mississippi, Deaconess Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Brookhaven?

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 44% of the $2,277 monthly median income of Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven. 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.

More near Brookhaven

More senior care near Brookhaven

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Other care in Brookhaven

More for Brookhaven families

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.

Respite Care in Brookhaven, MS