Respite Care in Morton, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Morton, MS: the local picture

669

residents 65 or older (18% of Morton)

78%

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

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Scott County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Morton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Morton live with someone: 78% 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 369 Morton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (64%) (46% in Scott County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Morton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Morton compared with Scott County and Mississippi

Census figure	Morton	Scott County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	46%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	15%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	6.4%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,750	$39,941	—

Older residents in towns around Morton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Forest, MS	11 mi	700	50%
Brandon, MS	20 mi	4,500	39%
Flowood, MS	24 mi	1,563	24%
Pearl, MS	26 mi	3,988	37%
Canton, MS	28 mi	1,666	33%
Carthage, MS	29 mi	1,007	48%

Hospices serving Morton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Flowood, MS	25 mi	(601) 605-3881
Compassus-Jackson	Flowood, MS	25 mi	(601) 956-9755
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS	Flowood, MS	25 mi	(601) 991-1933
Traditions Health	Ridgeland, MS	27 mi	(601) 317-4947
Arden Of Central Mississippi, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	27 mi	(601) 898-1053

Nursing homes near Morton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
MS Care Center Of Morton	Morton, MS	0.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(601) 732-6361
Community Place	Brandon, MS	21 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 355-0617
Brandon Court	Brandon, MS	22 mi	4 of 5	100	(601) 664-2259
Brandon Community Care Center	Brandon, MS	22 mi	1 of 5	230	(601) 825-3192

Straight-line miles from the center of Morton. 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 Morton

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 50% of the $1,979 monthly median income of Morton 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 Morton: common questions

Which hospices serve Morton?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Morton ZIP codes, including Vitalcaring Group, Compassus-Jackson, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS.

How much does respite care cost in Morton?

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 50% of the $1,979 monthly median income of Morton 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 Morton. 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 Morton, MS