Respite Care in Iuka, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Iuka, MS: the local picture

798

residents 65 or older (26% of Iuka)

58%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Tishomingo County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Iuka ZIP codes

Most older adults in Iuka 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 326 Iuka residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (39% in Tishomingo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Iuka ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Iuka compared with Tishomingo County and Mississippi

Census figure	Iuka	Tishomingo County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	39%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	41%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	19%	15%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,022	$36,899	—

Older residents in towns around Iuka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Corinth, MS	20 mi	2,834	46%
Booneville, MS	23 mi	1,373	40%
Red Bay, AL	26 mi	637	29%
Sheffield, AL	29 mi	2,392	43%
Savannah, TN	29 mi	1,398	33%
Underwood-Petersville, AL	29 mi	787	36%

Hospices serving Iuka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Hospice	Booneville, MS	22 mi	(662) 844-9725
Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed )	Corinth, MS	23 mi	(662) 286-5333
Magnolia Regional Health Center Hh And Hospice Agency	Corinth, MS	23 mi	(662) 293-1405
Spring Vallley Hospice Of Tupelo	Tupelo, MS	45 mi	(662) 586-5126
Vitalcaring Group	Tupelo, MS	49 mi	(662) 205-5740

Nursing homes near Iuka (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tishomingo Comm Living Center	Iuka, MS	0.4 mi	3 of 5	73	(662) 423-3422
Tishomingo Manor	Iuka, MS	1.8 mi	1 of 5	105	(662) 423-9112
Cornerstone Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Corinth, MS	22 mi	1 of 5	95	(662) 286-2286
MS Care Center Of Alcorn County, Inc-SNF	Corinth, MS	23 mi	1 of 5	119	(662) 287-8071

Straight-line miles from the center of Iuka. 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 Iuka

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 32% of the $3,085 monthly median income of Iuka 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 Iuka: common questions

Which hospices serve Iuka?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Iuka ZIP codes, including Gentiva Hospice, Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed ), Magnolia Regional Health Center Hh And Hospice Agency.

How much does respite care cost in Iuka?

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 32% of the $3,085 monthly median income of Iuka 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 Iuka. 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 Iuka

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Other care in Iuka

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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 Iuka, MS