Respite Care in Gluckstadt, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gluckstadt, MS: the local picture

198

residents 65 or older (6.1% of Gluckstadt)

89%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Madison County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gluckstadt ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gluckstadt live with someone: 89% 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 41 Gluckstadt residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (30% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Gluckstadt ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gluckstadt compared with Madison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Gluckstadt	Madison County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	30%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	6.1%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	11%	15%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.3%	6.3%

Older residents in towns around Gluckstadt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madison, MS	4.1 mi	4,528	24%
Canton, MS	6.4 mi	1,666	33%
Ridgeland, MS	8.0 mi	3,588	27%
Flowood, MS	13 mi	1,563	24%
Jackson, MS	16 mi	22,008	39%
Pearl, MS	18 mi	3,988	37%

Hospices serving Gluckstadt

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Ridgeland, MS	8.1 mi	(601) 317-4947
Arden Of Central Mississippi, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	8.1 mi	(601) 898-1053
Pax Hospice	Ridgeland, MS	8.1 mi	(601) 991-3840
Homecare Hospice, LLC Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South	Jackson, MS	11 mi	(601) 625-7840
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson	Jackson, MS	14 mi	(662) 350-0830

Nursing homes near Gluckstadt (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Nichols Center	Madison, MS	3.0 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 853-4343
Parkway Health & Rehab LLC	Canton, MS	3.9 mi	1 of 5	87	(601) 607-9050
The Madison Health And Rehab	Madison, MS	4.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(601) 355-0763
Madison Co NH	Canton, MS	8.0 mi	2 of 5	95	(601) 855-5760

Straight-line miles from the center of Gluckstadt. 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 Gluckstadt

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 Gluckstadt: common questions

Which hospices serve Gluckstadt?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Gluckstadt ZIP codes, including Traditions Health, Arden Of Central Mississippi, LLC, Pax Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Gluckstadt?

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 Gluckstadt. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Gluckstadt, MS