Respite Care in Ocean Springs, MS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ocean Springs, MS: the local picture

3,999

residents 65 or older (21% of Ocean Springs)

69%

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

49%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ocean Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ocean Springs live with someone: 69% 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 1,891 Ocean Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (48% in Jackson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Ocean Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ocean Springs compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Ocean Springs	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	15%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,300	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gulf Hills, MS	2.3 mi	1,156	42%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	2.4 mi	1,084	52%
St. Martin, MS	5.0 mi	969	48%
Latimer, MS	6.8 mi	1,043	41%
D'Iberville, MS	7.0 mi	1,769	45%
Gautier, MS	7.7 mi	3,015	46%

Hospices serving Ocean Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Light	Ocean Springs, MS	2.7 mi	(228) 818-2160
Traditions Health	Ocean Springs, MS	2.7 mi	(228) 207-0390
Saad Hospice Of Mississippi	Diberville, MS	7.0 mi	(228) 432-8855
Deaconess Hospice	Biloxi, MS	13 mi	(228) 435-2265
Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva	Biloxi, MS	13 mi	(228) 396-4756

Nursing homes near Ocean Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center	Ocean Springs, MS	4.3 mi	1 of 5	73	(228) 875-1177
Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center	Ocean Springs, MS	4.9 mi	2 of 5	115	(228) 875-9363
River Chase Village	Gautier, MS	8.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(228) 522-6700
Greenbriar Nursing Center	Diberville, MS	8.1 mi	2 of 5	103	(228) 392-8484

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Springs. 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 Ocean Springs

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 19% of the $5,108 monthly median income of Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Ocean Springs?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Ocean Springs ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Light, Traditions Health, Saad Hospice Of Mississippi.

How much does respite care cost in Ocean Springs?

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 19% of the $5,108 monthly median income of Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs. 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 Ocean Springs, MS