Respite Care in Leakesville, MS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Leakesville, MS: the local picture

511

residents 65 or older (10% of Leakesville)

89%

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

77%

of residents 65+ report a disability (62% in Greene County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Leakesville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Leakesville live with someone: 89% 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 276 Leakesville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (77%) (62% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Leakesville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Leakesville compared with Greene County and Mississippi

Census figure	Leakesville	Greene County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	77%	62%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	16%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	15%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.7%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,319	$41,848	—

Older residents in towns around Leakesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lucedale, MS	15 mi	400	54%
Citronelle, AL	18 mi	887	39%
Semmes, AL	30 mi	1,370	45%
Saraland, AL	33 mi	3,562	41%
Satsuma, AL	35 mi	1,576	37%
Prichard, AL	36 mi	3,193	35%

Hospices serving Leakesville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Wiggins, MS	40 mi	(601) 799-2088
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Southern	Hattiesburg, MS	46 mi	(601) 714-1221
Homecare Hospice South, LLC Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South	Hattiesburg, MS	46 mi	(601) 909-6105
Compassus-Hattiesburg	Hattiesburg, MS	46 mi	(601) 705-0360
Enhabit Hospice	Hattiesburg, MS	50 mi	(601) 264-8691

Nursing homes near Leakesville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Leakesville Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, Inc	Leakesville, MS	0.2 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 394-2331
Greene County Health And Rehabilitation	Leakesville, MS	0.5 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 394-2371
George Regional Health & Rehab Center	Lucedale, MS	16 mi	3 of 5	59	(601) 947-9101
Glen Oaks Nursing Center	Lucedale, MS	17 mi	5 of 5	45	(601) 947-2783

Straight-line miles from the center of Leakesville. 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 Leakesville

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 23% of the $4,277 monthly median income of Leakesville 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 Leakesville: common questions

Which hospices serve Leakesville?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Leakesville ZIP codes, including Vitalcaring Group, Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Southern, Homecare Hospice South, LLC Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South.

How much does respite care cost in Leakesville?

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 23% of the $4,277 monthly median income of Leakesville 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 Leakesville. 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 Leakesville, MS