Housekeeping for Seniors in University, MS: Help at Home

Local figures

Senior Housekeeping in University, MS: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University)

$11.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in Mississippi (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 University residents 65 or older have difficulty doing errands alone (—; 11% in Lafayette County); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.

0 University households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 0 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.

University compared with Lafayette County and Mississippi

Census figure	University	Lafayette County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	14%	17%

Older residents in towns around University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Errand difficulty (65+)
Oxford, MS	1.0 mi	3,682	11%
Water Valley, MS	15 mi	637	7.5%
Batesville, MS	22 mi	1,114	13%
Holly Springs, MS	29 mi	973	26%
Senatobia, MS	30 mi	1,295	12%
New Albany, MS	31 mi	1,427	21%

What it covers

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

Cost

What housekeeping help costs in University

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. 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 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.

Questions

Senior Housekeeping in University: common questions

How much does housekeeping help cost in University?

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. 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 near University

More senior care near University

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Other care in University

More for University families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

Housekeeping Help for Seniors in University, MS