Respite Care in Winona, MS: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Winona, MS: the local picture

882

residents 65 or older (21% of Winona)

59%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Montgomery County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Winona ZIP codes

Most older adults in Winona live with someone: 59% 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 406 Winona residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (42% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Winona ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Winona compared with Montgomery County and Mississippi

Census figure	Winona	Montgomery County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	42%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	36%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	17%	15%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,657	$44,844	—

Older residents in towns around Winona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grenada, MS	21 mi	2,176	50%
Greenwood, MS	27 mi	2,296	43%
Kosciusko, MS	31 mi	1,220	36%
Louisville, MS	46 mi	1,340	43%
Water Valley, MS	47 mi	637	26%
Ruleville, MS	50 mi	378	23%

Hospices serving Winona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada	Grenada, MS	20 mi	(662) 226-4246
Grace Hospice	Greenwood, MS	26 mi	(662) 563-2919
Gentiva	Starkville, MS	53 mi	(662) 615-1519
Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	58 mi	(662) 267-3448
Vitalcaring Group	Batesville, MS	58 mi	(662) 563-5708

Nursing homes near Winona (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Middleton Oaks Health And Rehabilitation	Winona, MS	0.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(662) 283-1260
Vaiden Community Living Center	Vaiden, MS	11 mi	3 of 5	60	(662) 464-7714
Grenada Living Center	Grenada, MS	20 mi	3 of 5	90	(662) 226-9554
Grenada Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Grenada, MS	20 mi	1 of 5	95	(662) 226-2442

Straight-line miles from the center of Winona. 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 Winona

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 39% of the $2,555 monthly median income of Winona 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 Winona: common questions

Which hospices serve Winona?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Winona ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada, Grace Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Winona?

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 39% of the $2,555 monthly median income of Winona 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 Winona. 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 Winona

More senior care near Winona

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Other care in Winona

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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 Winona, MS