Respite Care in Greenville, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Greenville, MS: the local picture

4,905

residents 65 or older (17% of Greenville)

58%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Washington County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Greenville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Greenville live with someone: 58% 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 1,782 Greenville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (42% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Greenville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Greenville compared with Washington County and Mississippi

Census figure	Greenville	Washington County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	42%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	40%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	20%	15%
Households with no vehicle	15%	12%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,688	$32,550	—

Older residents in towns around Greenville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leland, MS	9.4 mi	864	55%
Indianola, MS	24 mi	1,504	43%
McGehee, AR	26 mi	438	48%
Cleveland, MS	31 mi	1,801	47%
Ruleville, MS	37 mi	378	23%
Lake Providence, LA	41 mi	644	43%

Hospices serving Greenville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Delta Health- The Medical Center (Hospice)	Greenville, MS	2.4 mi	(662) 725-1200
Grace Community Hospice	Hollandale, MS	18 mi	(662) 846-7600
Adoration Hospice Care Mississippi	Cleveland, MS	31 mi	(662) 846-6211
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta	Cleveland, MS	31 mi	(662) 350-0557
Mid Delta Hospice, Inc Dba Bristol Hospice - Belzoni	Belzoni, MS	35 mi	(662) 247-1254

Nursing homes near Greenville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Heights Healthcare Center	Greenville, MS	1.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 332-0318
MS Care Center Of Greenville	Greenville, MS	2.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(662) 335-5811
Legacy Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Greenville, MS	2.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(662) 334-4501
Arbor Walk Healthcare Center	Greenville, MS	2.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 335-5863

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenville. 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 Greenville

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 39% of the $2,557 monthly median income of Greenville 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 Greenville: common questions

Which hospices serve Greenville?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Greenville ZIP codes, including Delta Health- The Medical Center (Hospice), Grace Community Hospice, Adoration Hospice Care Mississippi.

How much does respite care cost in Greenville?

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 39% of the $2,557 monthly median income of Greenville 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 Greenville. 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 Greenville

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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 Greenville, MS