Respite Care in Macon, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Macon, MS: the local picture

412

residents 65 or older (12% of Macon)

47%

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

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Noxubee County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Macon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Macon live with someone: 47% 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 225 Macon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (64%) (50% in Noxubee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Macon compared with Noxubee County and Mississippi

Census figure	Macon	Noxubee County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	50%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	18%	15%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	9.7%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,929	$27,109	—

Older residents in towns around Macon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Hope, MS	26 mi	484	13%
Mississippi State, MS	26 mi	0	—
Columbus, MS	28 mi	4,787	31%
Starkville, MS	28 mi	2,917	33%
Louisville, MS	29 mi	1,340	43%
West Point, MS	34 mi	1,985	25%

Hospices serving Macon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Starkville, MS	27 mi	(662) 615-1519
Legacy Hospice Of The South	Starkville, MS	27 mi	(662) 338-0007
Baptist Hospice-Golden Triangle	Columbus, MS	30 mi	(662) 243-1173
Quality Hospice Care, Inc	Philadelphia, MS	41 mi	(601) 656-5252
Halcyon Hospice- Philadelphia	Philadelphia, MS	41 mi	(601) 656-7411

Nursing homes near Macon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Noxubee County Nursing Home	Macon, MS	0.1 mi	1 of 5	60	(662) 726-2097
Aliceville Manor Nursing Home	Aliceville, AL	23 mi	5 of 5	100	(205) 373-6307
MS Care Center Of Dekalb	De Kalb, MS	25 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 743-5888

Straight-line miles from the center of Macon. 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 Macon

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 63% of the $1,577 monthly median income of Macon 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 Macon: common questions

Which hospices serve Macon?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Macon ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Legacy Hospice Of The South, Baptist Hospice-Golden Triangle.

How much does respite care cost in Macon?

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 63% of the $1,577 monthly median income of Macon 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 Macon. 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 Macon

More senior care near Macon

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Other care in Macon

More for Macon 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 Macon, MS