Respite Care in Vicksburg, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Vicksburg, MS: the local picture

3,647

residents 65 or older (18% of Vicksburg)

63%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Warren County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vicksburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vicksburg 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 1,101 Vicksburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (36% in Warren County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Vicksburg compared with Warren County and Mississippi

Census figure	Vicksburg	Warren County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%	15%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.0%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,902	$47,689	—

Older residents in towns around Vicksburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beechwood, MS	4.4 mi	792	34%
Tallulah, LA	19 mi	773	44%
Clinton, MS	32 mi	3,950	35%
Byram, MS	36 mi	2,089	44%
Delhi, LA	37 mi	405	43%
Lake Providence, LA	37 mi	644	43%

Hospices serving Vicksburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice-Vicksburg	Vicksburg, MS	1.8 mi	(601) 631-8060
Gentiva	Vicksburg, MS	1.8 mi	(601) 629-9673
Baptist Hospice	Jackson, MS	41 mi	(601) 933-0053
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson	Jackson, MS	42 mi	(662) 350-0830
St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi, LLC	Richland, MS	43 mi	(601) 825-0418

Nursing homes near Vicksburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage House Nursing Center	Vicksburg, MS	0.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 638-1514
Vicksburg Convalescent Center	Vicksburg, MS	1.7 mi	5 of 5	100	(601) 638-3632
The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Vicksburg, MS	1.8 mi	1 of 5	107	(601) 638-9211
Shady Lawn Health And Rehabilitation	Vicksburg, MS	2.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(601) 636-1448

Straight-line miles from the center of Vicksburg. 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 Vicksburg

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 32% of the $3,075 monthly median income of Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Vicksburg?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Vicksburg ZIP codes, including Acg Hospice-Vicksburg, Gentiva, Baptist Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Vicksburg?

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 32% of the $3,075 monthly median income of Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg. 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 Vicksburg, MS