Respite Care in Hernando, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hernando, MS: the local picture

3,087

residents 65 or older (17% of Hernando)

77%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in DeSoto County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hernando ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hernando live with someone: 77% 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 1,139 Hernando residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (33% in DeSoto County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Hernando ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hernando compared with DeSoto County and Mississippi

Census figure	Hernando	DeSoto County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	15%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	3.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,787	$60,365	—

Older residents in towns around Hernando

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bridgetown, MS	5.7 mi	267	29%
Southaven, MS	7.1 mi	7,431	32%
Horn Lake, MS	7.8 mi	2,935	37%
Olive Branch, MS	11 mi	6,291	34%
Senatobia, MS	17 mi	1,295	22%
Memphis, TN	18 mi	89,268	35%

Hospices serving Hernando

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Memphis	Southaven, MS	7.7 mi	(662) 393-4033
Spring Valley Hospice	Olive Branch, MS	10 mi	(662) 890-5554
Acg Hospice-Olive Branch	Olive Branch, MS	10 mi	(662) 420-7157
Compassus-Memphis	Memphis, TN	18 mi	(901) 309-1855
Methodist Alliance Hospice	Memphis, TN	24 mi	(901) 516-1400

Nursing homes near Hernando (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Landmark Of Desoto	Horn Lake, MS	7.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 280-1219
Desoto Healthcare Center	Southaven, MS	7.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(662) 349-7500
Diversicare Of Southaven	Southaven, MS	8.4 mi	1 of 5	140	(662) 393-0050
Graceland Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center	Memphis, TN	13 mi	1 of 5	240	(901) 332-7290

Straight-line miles from the center of Hernando. 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 Hernando

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 29% of the $3,482 monthly median income of Hernando 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 Hernando: common questions

Which hospices serve Hernando?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Hernando ZIP codes, including Compassus-Memphis, Spring Valley Hospice, Acg Hospice-Olive Branch.

How much does respite care cost in Hernando?

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 29% of the $3,482 monthly median income of Hernando 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 Hernando. 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 Hernando

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Other care in Hernando

More for Hernando 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 Hernando, MS