Respite Care in Greenwood, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Greenwood, MS: the local picture

2,296

residents 65 or older (16% of Greenwood)

54%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Leflore County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Greenwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Greenwood live with someone: 54% 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 919 Greenwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (47% in Leflore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Greenwood compared with Leflore County and Mississippi

Census figure	Greenwood	Leflore County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	43%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	27%	15%
Households with no vehicle	17%	15%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,563	$27,955	—

Older residents in towns around Greenwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ruleville, MS	25 mi	378	23%
Indianola, MS	26 mi	1,504	43%
Winona, MS	27 mi	882	51%
Grenada, MS	29 mi	2,176	50%
Cleveland, MS	34 mi	1,801	47%
Leland, MS	41 mi	864	55%

Hospices serving Greenwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grace Hospice	Greenwood, MS	1.5 mi	(662) 563-2919
Hospice Of North Sunflower	Ruleville, MS	25 mi	(662) 756-1700
Mid Delta Hospice, Inc Dba Bristol Hospice - Belzoni	Belzoni, MS	28 mi	(662) 247-1254
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada	Grenada, MS	29 mi	(662) 226-4246
Adoration Hospice Care Mississippi	Cleveland, MS	35 mi	(662) 846-6211

Nursing homes near Greenwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crystal Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Greenwood, MS	2.2 mi	1 of 5	100	(662) 453-9173
Riverview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Greenwood, MS	2.2 mi	2 of 5	91	(662) 453-8140
Golden Age Nursing Home	Greenwood, MS	3.3 mi	4 of 5	95	(662) 453-6323

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenwood. 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 Greenwood

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 $2,547 monthly median income of Greenwood 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 Greenwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Greenwood?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Greenwood ZIP codes, including Grace Hospice, Hospice Of North Sunflower, Mid Delta Hospice, Inc Dba Bristol Hospice - Belzoni.

How much does respite care cost in Greenwood?

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 $2,547 monthly median income of Greenwood 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 Greenwood. 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 Greenwood, MS