Respite Care in Escatawpa, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Escatawpa, MS: the local picture

971

residents 65 or older (28% of Escatawpa)

60%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Jackson County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Escatawpa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Escatawpa 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 521 Escatawpa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (48% in Jackson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Escatawpa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Escatawpa compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Escatawpa	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	9.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	10%	15%
Households with no vehicle	18%	4.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,625	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Escatawpa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Moss Point, MS	4.5 mi	2,523	49%
Vancleave, MS	8.6 mi	876	59%
Gautier, MS	9.0 mi	3,015	46%
Pascagoula, MS	9.0 mi	3,856	39%
Grand Bay, AL	12 mi	592	40%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	15 mi	1,084	52%

Hospices serving Escatawpa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Light	Ocean Springs, MS	15 mi	(228) 818-2160
Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva	Biloxi, MS	25 mi	(228) 396-4756
Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast	Biloxi, MS	33 mi	(228) 374-4434
Vitalcaring Group	Wiggins, MS	43 mi	(601) 799-2088

Nursing homes near Escatawpa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Moss Point	Moss Point, MS	7.0 mi	2 of 5	160	(228) 762-7451
Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility	Pascagoula, MS	8.0 mi	4 of 5	54	(228) 809-5060
Plaza Community Living Center	Pascagoula, MS	8.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(228) 762-8960
River Chase Village	Gautier, MS	8.3 mi	4 of 5	60	(228) 522-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Escatawpa. 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 Escatawpa

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 37% of the $2,719 monthly median income of Escatawpa 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 Escatawpa: common questions

Which hospices serve Escatawpa?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Escatawpa ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Light, Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva, Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast.

How much does respite care cost in Escatawpa?

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 37% of the $2,719 monthly median income of Escatawpa 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 Escatawpa. 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 Escatawpa, MS