Housekeeping Help for Seniors in Diamondhead, MS
Light housekeeping, laundry, changing beds and keeping the home safe and tidy for an older adult who lives there. Post what you need in Diamondhead for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Senior Housekeeping in Diamondhead, MS: the local picture
About 219 Diamondhead residents 65 or older have difficulty doing errands alone (8.4%; 12% in Hancock County); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.
1,616 Diamondhead households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 133 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.
Diamondhead compared with Hancock County and Mississippi
| Census figure | Diamondhead | Hancock County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4% | 12% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 17% | 25% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.7% | 12% | 15% |
| Residents 65 or older | 29% | 23% | 17% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,673 | $49,682 | — |
Older residents in towns around Diamondhead
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Errand difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay St. Louis, MS | 4.1 mi | 2,869 | 7.1% |
| Waveland, MS | 6.5 mi | 1,424 | 15% |
| Pass Christian, MS | 8.0 mi | 1,364 | 13% |
| Long Beach, MS | 11 mi | 3,434 | 15% |
| Gulfport, MS | 17 mi | 11,916 | 18% |
| Picayune, MS | 22 mi | 2,353 | 22% |
What a caregiver for housekeeping can help with
- Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
- Laundry, ironing and changing beds
- Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
- Taking out trash and recycling
What housekeeping help costs in Diamondhead
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 $5,223 monthly median income of Diamondhead 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.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for housekeeping
Housekeeping help is non-medical and often comes alongside companionship or meal help. Heavy cleaning, deep cleaning, moving furniture and yard work are usually separate jobs, so say in your posting exactly what you need.
Questions worth asking: Which household tasks will you do, and which not? Do you bring your own supplies? Can you combine housekeeping with company or meals? More in our senior housekeeping guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Senior Housekeeping in Diamondhead: common questions
How much does housekeeping help cost in Diamondhead?
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 $5,223 monthly median income of Diamondhead 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).
Is a housekeeper the same as a caregiver?
Not always. A housekeeper cleans; a caregiver may also give company, meals and personal care. Many caregivers on CaregiverConnect do light housekeeping as part of their visits.
More senior care near Diamondhead
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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.
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