Respite Care in Olive Branch, MS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Olive Branch, MS: the local picture

6,291

residents 65 or older (13% of Olive Branch)

80%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in DeSoto County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Olive Branch ZIP codes

Most older adults in Olive Branch live with someone: 80% 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 2,149 Olive Branch residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in DeSoto County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Olive Branch ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Olive Branch compared with DeSoto County and Mississippi

Census figure	Olive Branch	DeSoto County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	7.7%	15%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,769	$60,365	—

Older residents in towns around Olive Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bridgetown, MS	5.8 mi	267	29%
Southaven, MS	7.7 mi	7,431	32%
Germantown, TN	9.3 mi	9,854	23%
Collierville, TN	10 mi	8,235	29%
Hernando, MS	11 mi	3,087	37%
Horn Lake, MS	12 mi	2,935	37%

Hospices serving Olive Branch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Spring Valley Hospice	Olive Branch, MS	1.1 mi	(662) 890-5554
Acg Hospice-Olive Branch	Olive Branch, MS	1.1 mi	(662) 420-7157
Compassus-Memphis	Southaven, MS	4.8 mi	(662) 393-4033
Compassus-Memphis	Memphis, TN	8.7 mi	(901) 309-1855
Mid Delta Hospice North, Inc Dba Bristol Hospice - Southaven	Southaven, MS	9.1 mi	(662) 399-2860

Nursing homes near Olive Branch (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kirby Pines Manor	Memphis, TN	6.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(901) 365-3665
Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation	Memphis, TN	8.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(901) 795-2444
Desoto Healthcare Center	Southaven, MS	8.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(662) 349-7500
Signature Healthcare Of Primacy	Memphis, TN	9.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(901) 767-1040

Straight-line miles from the center of Olive Branch. 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 Olive Branch

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 17% of the $5,981 monthly median income of Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch: common questions

Which hospices serve Olive Branch?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Olive Branch ZIP codes, including Spring Valley Hospice, Acg Hospice-Olive Branch, Compassus-Memphis.

How much does respite care cost in Olive Branch?

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 17% of the $5,981 monthly median income of Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch. 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 Olive Branch, MS