Senior Transportation in Cleveland, MS

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Cleveland, MS: the local picture

8.0%

of households have no vehicle (10% in Bolivar County)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cleveland)

1,801

residents 65 or older (17% of Cleveland)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Bolivar County)

About 344 Cleveland households, 8.0%, have no vehicle (10% in Bolivar County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Cleveland: Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland (0.2 mi); North Sunflower Medical Center Cah in Ruleville (10 mi); South Sunflower County Hospital in Indianola (21 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Cleveland compared with Bolivar County and Mississippi

Census figure	Cleveland	Bolivar County	Mississippi
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	10%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	45%	41%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	23%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,154	$33,605	—

Older residents in towns around Cleveland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Ruleville, MS	10 mi	378	9.2%
Indianola, MS	21 mi	1,504	8.2%
Leland, MS	25 mi	864	7.5%
Greenville, MS	31 mi	4,905	15%
Clarksdale, MS	32 mi	2,332	16%
Greenwood, MS	34 mi	2,296	17%

Hospitals near Cleveland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bolivar Medical Center	Cleveland, MS	0.2 mi	1 of 5	(662) 846-0061
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah	Ruleville, MS	10 mi	1 of 5	(662) 756-2711
South Sunflower County Hospital	Indianola, MS	21 mi	2 of 5	(662) 887-5235
Delta Health System - The Medical Center	Greenville, MS	31 mi	1 of 5	(662) 378-3783

Straight-line miles from the center of Cleveland. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Cleveland

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 27% of the $3,680 monthly median income of Cleveland 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 caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Cleveland: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cleveland?

Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Cleveland (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (662) 846-0061. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Cleveland?

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 27% of the $3,680 monthly median income of Cleveland 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 Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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