Respite Care in Clarksdale, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clarksdale, MS: the local picture

2,332

residents 65 or older (16% of Clarksdale)

57%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Coahoma County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clarksdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clarksdale live with someone: 57% 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 846 Clarksdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (35% in Coahoma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Clarksdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clarksdale compared with Coahoma County and Mississippi

Census figure	Clarksdale	Coahoma County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	42%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	20%	15%
Households with no vehicle	16%	15%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,350	$33,623	—

Older residents in towns around Clarksdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Helena-West Helena, AR	24 mi	1,622	46%
Cleveland, MS	32 mi	1,801	47%
Ruleville, MS	32 mi	378	23%
Batesville, MS	38 mi	1,114	46%
Marianna, AR	42 mi	614	39%
Senatobia, MS	44 mi	1,295	22%

Hospices serving Clarksdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of North Sunflower	Ruleville, MS	33 mi	(662) 756-1700
Adoration Hospice Care Mississippi	Cleveland, MS	33 mi	(662) 846-6211
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta	Cleveland, MS	33 mi	(662) 350-0557
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville	Batesville, MS	37 mi	(662) 578-8177
Vitalcaring Group	Batesville, MS	37 mi	(662) 563-5708

Nursing homes near Clarksdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clarksdale Nursing Center	Clarksdale, MS	0.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(662) 627-2591
Greenbough Health And Rehabilitation Center	Clarksdale, MS	4.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 627-3486
Oak Grove Retirement Home	Duncan, MS	15 mi	not rated	60	(662) 395-2577
Quitman County Health & Rehab LLC	Marks, MS	17 mi	3 of 5	60	(662) 326-3690

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarksdale. 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 Clarksdale

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 34% of the $2,946 monthly median income of Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Clarksdale?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Clarksdale ZIP codes, including Hospice Of North Sunflower, Adoration Hospice Care Mississippi, Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta.

How much does respite care cost in Clarksdale?

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 34% of the $2,946 monthly median income of Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale. 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.

Respite Care in Clarksdale, MS