Respite Care in Philadelphia, MS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Philadelphia, MS: the local picture

1,135

residents 65 or older (16% of Philadelphia)

60%

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

40%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Philadelphia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Philadelphia live with someone: 60% 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 394 Philadelphia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (41% in Neshoba County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Philadelphia compared with Neshoba County and Mississippi

Census figure	Philadelphia	Neshoba County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	41%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	15%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	6.2%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,896	$49,082	—

Older residents in towns around Philadelphia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pearl River, MS	7.1 mi	598	56%
Carthage, MS	24 mi	1,007	48%
Louisville, MS	24 mi	1,340	43%
Newton, MS	31 mi	714	52%
Kosciusko, MS	33 mi	1,220	36%
Forest, MS	35 mi	700	50%

Hospices serving Philadelphia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halcyon Hospice- Philadelphia	Philadelphia, MS	1.3 mi	(601) 656-7411
Quality Hospice Care, Inc	Philadelphia, MS	1.3 mi	(601) 656-5252
Gentiva	Newton, MS	31 mi	(601) 683-7500
Harpers Hospice Care Inc	Meridian, MS	40 mi	(601) 483-4134
Gentiva	Starkville, MS	50 mi	(662) 615-1519

Nursing homes near Philadelphia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Choctaw Residential Center	Choctaw, MS	0.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(601) 656-2582
Neshoba County Nursing Home	Philadelphia, MS	1.9 mi	3 of 5	160	(601) 663-1200
Hilltop Manor Health And Rehabilitation Center	Union, MS	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 774-8233
J G Alexander Nursing Center	Union, MS	16 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 774-5065

Straight-line miles from the center of Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

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 25% of the $3,991 monthly median income of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia: common questions

Which hospices serve Philadelphia?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Philadelphia ZIP codes, including Halcyon Hospice- Philadelphia, Quality Hospice Care, Inc, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Philadelphia?

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 25% of the $3,991 monthly median income of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia. 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.

More near Philadelphia

More senior care near Philadelphia

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Philadelphia

More for Philadelphia families

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 Philadelphia, MS