Respite Care in Poplarville, MS for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Poplarville, MS: the local picture

332

residents 65 or older (12% of Poplarville)

66%

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

15%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Poplarville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Poplarville live with someone: 66% 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 40 Poplarville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (15%) (48% in Pearl River County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Poplarville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Poplarville compared with Pearl River County and Mississippi

Census figure	Poplarville	Pearl River County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	48%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	14%	15%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,750	$42,622	—

Older residents in towns around Poplarville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hide-A-Way Lake, MS	19 mi	707	24%
Bogalusa, LA	20 mi	2,047	52%
Picayune, MS	23 mi	2,353	52%
Wiggins, MS	23 mi	598	57%
Nicholson, MS	26 mi	433	36%
Diamondhead, MS	33 mi	2,687	27%

Hospices serving Poplarville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arden Of South Mississippi LLC	Poplarville, MS	2.2 mi	(601) 403-9822
Vitalcaring Group	Wiggins, MS	24 mi	(601) 799-2088
Enhabit Hospice	Hattiesburg, MS	34 mi	(601) 264-8691
St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC	Hattiesburg, MS	34 mi	(601) 261-2515
Forrest General Home Care And Hospice	Hattiesburg, MS	34 mi	(601) 288-2500

Nursing homes near Poplarville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pearl River Co Nursing Home	Poplarville, MS	1.7 mi	5 of 5	105	(601) 795-4543
Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Lumberton, MS	19 mi	1 of 5	120	(601) 794-8566
Resthaven Living Center	Bogalusa, LA	20 mi	2 of 5	145	(985) 732-3909
Bedford Care Center Of Picayune	Picayune, MS	21 mi	1 of 5	120	(601) 799-1616

Straight-line miles from the center of Poplarville. 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 Poplarville

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 26% of the $3,896 monthly median income of Poplarville 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 Poplarville: common questions

Which hospices serve Poplarville?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Poplarville ZIP codes, including Arden Of South Mississippi LLC, Vitalcaring Group, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Poplarville?

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 26% of the $3,896 monthly median income of Poplarville 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 Poplarville. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Poplarville, MS