Respite Care in Magee, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Magee, MS: the local picture

514

residents 65 or older (13% of Magee)

59%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Simpson County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Magee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Magee live with someone: 59% 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 218 Magee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (48% in Simpson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Magee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Magee compared with Simpson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Magee	Simpson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	15%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.0%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,375	$43,542	—

Older residents in towns around Magee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Florence, MS	30 mi	502	41%
Brandon, MS	32 mi	4,500	39%
Morton, MS	33 mi	669	64%
Pearl, MS	35 mi	3,988	37%
Richland, MS	35 mi	1,285	44%
Ellisville, MS	36 mi	850	54%

Hospices serving Magee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Luke Home Health And Hospice	Monticello, MS	33 mi	(601) 587-7686
St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi, LLC	Richland, MS	35 mi	(601) 825-0418
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS	Flowood, MS	38 mi	(601) 991-1933
Compassus-Jackson	Flowood, MS	38 mi	(601) 956-9755
Vitalcaring Group	Flowood, MS	38 mi	(601) 605-3881

Nursing homes near Magee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Nursing Center	Magee, MS	0.9 mi	4 of 5	100	(601) 849-0384
Bedford Care Center Of Mendenhall	Mendenhall, MS	11 mi	1 of 5	60	(601) 847-1311
MS Care Center Of Raleigh	Raleigh, MS	16 mi	5 of 5	110	(601) 782-4244
Arrington Living Center	Collins, MS	19 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 765-6711

Straight-line miles from the center of Magee. 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 Magee

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 41% of the $2,448 monthly median income of Magee 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 Magee: common questions

Which hospices serve Magee?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Magee ZIP codes, including St Luke Home Health And Hospice, St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi, LLC, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS.

How much does respite care cost in Magee?

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 41% of the $2,448 monthly median income of Magee 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 Magee. 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 Magee

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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 Magee, MS