Respite Care in Pass Christian, MS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pass Christian, MS: the local picture

1,364

residents 65 or older (22% of Pass Christian)

77%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Harrison County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pass Christian ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pass Christian live with someone: 77% 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 518 Pass Christian residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (44% in Harrison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Pass Christian compared with Harrison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Pass Christian	Harrison County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	44%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	13%	15%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	6.5%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,491	$52,006	—

Older residents in towns around Pass Christian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Long Beach, MS	5.2 mi	3,434	42%
Bay St. Louis, MS	7.1 mi	2,869	27%
Diamondhead, MS	8.0 mi	2,687	27%
Waveland, MS	9.4 mi	1,424	42%
Gulfport, MS	12 mi	11,916	47%
Biloxi, MS	20 mi	7,920	39%

Hospices serving Pass Christian

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi	Diamondhead, MS	9.1 mi	(228) 687-1385
Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast	Biloxi, MS	13 mi	(228) 374-4434
Deaconess Hospice	Biloxi, MS	21 mi	(228) 435-2265
Southern Care Inc Dba Gentiva	Biloxi, MS	21 mi	(228) 396-4756
Hospice Of Light	Ocean Springs, MS	29 mi	(228) 818-2160

Nursing homes near Pass Christian (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pass Christian Health And Rehabiliation Center	Pass Christian, MS	2.1 mi	2 of 5	60	(228) 452-4344
Dunbar Village Terrace	Bay Saint Louis, MS	5.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(228) 466-3099
Coastal Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gulfport, MS	8.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(228) 864-6544
Driftwood Nursing Center	Gulfport, MS	8.0 mi	3 of 5	151	(228) 822-6900

Straight-line miles from the center of Pass Christian. 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 Pass Christian

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 16% of the $6,124 monthly median income of Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian: common questions

Which hospices serve Pass Christian?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Pass Christian ZIP codes, including Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi, Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast, Deaconess Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Pass Christian?

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 16% of the $6,124 monthly median income of Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian. 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 Pass Christian, MS