Respite Care in Ripley, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ripley, MS: the local picture

1,391

residents 65 or older (26% of Ripley)

61%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Tippah County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ripley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ripley live with someone: 61% 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 365 Ripley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (40% in Tippah County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Ripley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ripley compared with Tippah County and Mississippi

Census figure	Ripley	Tippah County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	40%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.9%	15%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	2.2%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,005	$39,777	—

Older residents in towns around Ripley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Albany, MS	18 mi	1,427	49%
Booneville, MS	21 mi	1,373	40%
Baldwyn, MS	23 mi	591	54%
Guntown, MS	25 mi	145	54%
Corinth, MS	28 mi	2,834	46%
Saltillo, MS	28 mi	786	23%

Hospices serving Ripley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homecare Hospice North LLC Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South	New Albany, MS	18 mi	(662) 539-7339
Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed )	Corinth, MS	22 mi	(662) 286-5333
Magnolia Regional Health Center Hh And Hospice Agency	Corinth, MS	22 mi	(662) 293-1405
Gentiva Hospice	Booneville, MS	23 mi	(662) 844-9725
Spring Vallley Hospice Of Tupelo	Tupelo, MS	35 mi	(662) 586-5126

Nursing homes near Ripley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tippah County Nursing Home	Ripley, MS	0.8 mi	4 of 5	40	(662) 837-2111
Diversicare Of Ripley	Ripley, MS	1.0 mi	1 of 5	140	(662) 837-3011
Rest Haven Health And Rehabilitation	Ripley, MS	1.0 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 837-3062
Ashland Health And Rehabilitation	Ashland, MS	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(662) 224-6196

Straight-line miles from the center of Ripley. 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 Ripley

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 $3,834 monthly median income of Ripley 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 Ripley: common questions

Which hospices serve Ripley?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Ripley ZIP codes, including Homecare Hospice North LLC Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South, Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed ), Magnolia Regional Health Center Hh And Hospice Agency.

How much does respite care cost in Ripley?

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 $3,834 monthly median income of Ripley 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 Ripley. 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 Ripley, MS