Respite Care in Pearl River, MS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pearl River, MS: the local picture

598

residents 65 or older (15% of Pearl River)

63%

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Neshoba County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Pearl River ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pearl River live with someone: 63% 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 270 Pearl River residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (41% in Neshoba County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Pearl River compared with Neshoba County and Mississippi

Census figure	Pearl River	Neshoba County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	41%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	12%	15%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.2%	6.3%

Older residents in towns around Pearl River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Philadelphia, MS	7.1 mi	1,135	40%
Carthage, MS	17 mi	1,007	48%
Louisville, MS	25 mi	1,340	43%
Kosciusko, MS	27 mi	1,220	36%
Newton, MS	33 mi	714	52%
Forest, MS	33 mi	700	50%

Nursing homes near Pearl River (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Choctaw Residential Center	Choctaw, MS	7.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(601) 656-2582
Neshoba County Nursing Home	Philadelphia, MS	8.6 mi	3 of 5	160	(601) 663-1200
Trend Health & Rehab Of Carthage LLC	Carthage, MS	17 mi	2 of 5	83	(601) 267-4551
Carthage Senior Care	Carthage, MS	17 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 267-1352

Straight-line miles from the center of Pearl River. 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 Pearl River

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. 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 Pearl River: common questions

How much does respite care cost in Pearl River?

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. 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). 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 Pearl River, MS