Respite Care in Ridgeland, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ridgeland, MS: the local picture

3,588

residents 65 or older (15% of Ridgeland)

69%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Madison County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ridgeland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ridgeland live with someone: 69% 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 898 Ridgeland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (30% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Ridgeland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ridgeland compared with Madison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Ridgeland	Madison County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	11%	15%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.3%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,278	$62,014	—

Older residents in towns around Ridgeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madison, MS	3.9 mi	4,528	24%
Flowood, MS	8.0 mi	1,563	24%
Gluckstadt, MS	8.0 mi	198	21%
Jackson, MS	8.0 mi	22,008	39%
Pearl, MS	11 mi	3,988	37%
Clinton, MS	12 mi	3,950	35%

Hospices serving Ridgeland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Ridgeland, MS	2.5 mi	(601) 317-4947
Arden Of Central Mississippi, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	2.5 mi	(601) 898-1053
Pax Hospice	Ridgeland, MS	2.5 mi	(601) 991-3840
Homecare Hospice, LLC Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South	Jackson, MS	3.9 mi	(601) 625-7840
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson	Jackson, MS	5.9 mi	(662) 350-0830

Nursing homes near Ridgeland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Home	Ridgeland, MS	0.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(601) 853-0415
The Madison Health And Rehab	Madison, MS	3.8 mi	2 of 5	60	(601) 355-0763
Pine Forest Health And Rehabilitation	Jackson, MS	4.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(601) 366-6461
Manhattan Community Care Center	Jackson, MS	4.8 mi	1 of 5	180	(601) 982-7421

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridgeland. 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 Ridgeland

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 19% of the $5,107 monthly median income of Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland: common questions

Which hospices serve Ridgeland?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Ridgeland ZIP codes, including Traditions Health, Arden Of Central Mississippi, LLC, Pax Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ridgeland?

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 19% of the $5,107 monthly median income of Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland. 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 Ridgeland

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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 Ridgeland, MS