Respite Care in Crystal Springs, MS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Crystal Springs, MS: the local picture

718

residents 65 or older (15% of Crystal Springs)

75%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Copiah County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Crystal Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Crystal Springs live with someone: 75% 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 226 Crystal Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (38% in Copiah County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Crystal Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Crystal Springs compared with Copiah County and Mississippi

Census figure	Crystal Springs	Copiah County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	19%	15%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	8.1%	6.3%

Older residents in towns around Crystal Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hazlehurst, MS	9.0 mi	714	36%
Byram, MS	15 mi	2,089	44%
Florence, MS	18 mi	502	41%
Richland, MS	20 mi	1,285	44%
Jackson, MS	24 mi	22,008	39%
Pearl, MS	25 mi	3,988	37%

Hospices serving Crystal Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi, LLC	Richland, MS	20 mi	(601) 825-0418
Baptist Hospice	Jackson, MS	25 mi	(601) 933-0053
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson	Jackson, MS	26 mi	(662) 350-0830
Gentiva	Jackson, MS	26 mi	(601) 983-3193
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS	Flowood, MS	28 mi	(601) 991-1933

Nursing homes near Crystal Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Copiah Living Center	Crystal Springs, MS	0.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 892-1880
Pine Crest Guest Home Inc	Hazlehurst, MS	8.8 mi	2 of 5	55	(601) 894-1411
Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation	Byram, MS	14 mi	1 of 5	119	(601) 362-5394
Willow Creek Retirement Center	Byram, MS	17 mi	2 of 5	88	(601) 863-4201

Straight-line miles from the center of Crystal Springs. 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 Crystal 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. 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 Crystal Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Crystal Springs?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Crystal Springs ZIP codes, including St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi, LLC, Baptist Hospice, Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson.

How much does respite care cost in Crystal 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. 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 Crystal Springs. 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 Crystal Springs, MS