Respite Care in Lucedale, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lucedale, MS: the local picture

400

residents 65 or older (13% of Lucedale)

74%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in George County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lucedale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lucedale live with someone: 74% 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 194 Lucedale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (51% in George County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Lucedale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lucedale compared with George County and Mississippi

Census figure	Lucedale	George County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	51%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	15%
Households with no vehicle	15%	5.9%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,292	$40,368	—

Older residents in towns around Lucedale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leakesville, MS	15 mi	511	77%
Semmes, AL	23 mi	1,370	45%
Citronelle, AL	23 mi	887	39%
Vancleave, MS	27 mi	876	59%
Saraland, AL	29 mi	3,562	41%
Prichard, AL	30 mi	3,193	35%

Hospices serving Lucedale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Wiggins, MS	32 mi	(601) 799-2088
We Care Hospice	Moss Point, MS	35 mi	(228) 474-2030
Hospice Of Light	Ocean Springs, MS	36 mi	(228) 818-2160
Traditions Health	Ocean Springs, MS	36 mi	(228) 207-0390
Deaconess Hospice	Biloxi, MS	37 mi	(228) 435-2265

Nursing homes near Lucedale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
George Regional Health & Rehab Center	Lucedale, MS	0.7 mi	3 of 5	59	(601) 947-9101
Glen Oaks Nursing Center	Lucedale, MS	1.3 mi	5 of 5	45	(601) 947-2783
Leakesville Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, Inc	Leakesville, MS	15 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 394-2331
Greene County Health And Rehabilitation	Leakesville, MS	16 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 394-2371

Straight-line miles from the center of Lucedale. 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 Lucedale

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 $4,274 monthly median income of Lucedale 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 Lucedale: common questions

Which hospices serve Lucedale?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Lucedale ZIP codes, including Vitalcaring Group, We Care Hospice, Hospice Of Light.

How much does respite care cost in Lucedale?

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 $4,274 monthly median income of Lucedale 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 Lucedale. 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 Lucedale

More senior care near Lucedale

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Other care in Lucedale

More for Lucedale 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 Lucedale, MS