Respite Care in Grenada, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Grenada, MS: the local picture

2,176

residents 65 or older (18% of Grenada)

69%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Grenada County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grenada ZIP codes

Most older adults in Grenada live with someone: 69% 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 1,027 Grenada residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (44% in Grenada County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Grenada ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Grenada compared with Grenada County and Mississippi

Census figure	Grenada	Grenada County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	44%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	26%	15%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.9%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,822	$38,007	—

Older residents in towns around Grenada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winona, MS	21 mi	882	51%
Water Valley, MS	28 mi	637	26%
Greenwood, MS	29 mi	2,296	43%
Batesville, MS	38 mi	1,114	46%
Oxford, MS	42 mi	3,682	26%
Ruleville, MS	43 mi	378	23%

Hospices serving Grenada

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada	Grenada, MS	0.5 mi	(662) 226-4246
Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	37 mi	(662) 267-3448
Vitalcaring Group	Batesville, MS	37 mi	(662) 563-5708
Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford)	Oxford, MS	42 mi	(662) 636-7001
Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi	Oxford, MS	42 mi	(662) 238-7771

Nursing homes near Grenada (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grenada Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Grenada, MS	1.3 mi	1 of 5	95	(662) 226-2442
Grenada Living Center	Grenada, MS	1.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(662) 226-9554
Middleton Oaks Health And Rehabilitation	Winona, MS	21 mi	1 of 5	120	(662) 283-1260
Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf	Charleston, MS	21 mi	5 of 5	98	(662) 647-5535

Straight-line miles from the center of Grenada. 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 Grenada

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 $2,652 monthly median income of Grenada 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 Grenada: common questions

Which hospices serve Grenada?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Grenada ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada, Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi, Vitalcaring Group.

How much does respite care cost in Grenada?

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 $2,652 monthly median income of Grenada 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 Grenada. 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 Grenada

More senior care near Grenada

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Other care in Grenada

More for Grenada families

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 Grenada, MS