Senior Transportation in Crystal Springs, MS

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Crystal Springs, MS: the local picture

8.9%

of households have no vehicle (8.1% in Copiah County)

9.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hazlehurst)

718

residents 65 or older (15% of Crystal Springs)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Copiah County)

About 149 Crystal Springs households, 8.9%, have no vehicle (8.1% in Copiah 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 Crystal Springs: Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst (9.7 mi); Merit Health Central in Jackson (22 mi); MS State Hospital-Whitfield in Whitfield (24 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

35% 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.

Crystal Springs compared with Copiah County and Mississippi

Census figure	Crystal Springs	Copiah County	Mississippi
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	8.1%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	41%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.7%

Older residents in towns around Crystal Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Hazlehurst, MS	9.0 mi	714	9.6%
Byram, MS	15 mi	2,089	7.0%
Florence, MS	18 mi	502	9.4%
Richland, MS	20 mi	1,285	1.1%
Jackson, MS	24 mi	22,008	9.6%
Pearl, MS	25 mi	3,988	2.6%

Hospitals near Crystal Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Copiah County Medical Center	Hazlehurst, MS	9.7 mi	not rated	(601) 894-4541
Merit Health Central	Jackson, MS	22 mi	3 of 5	(601) 376-1000
MS State Hospital-Whitfield	Whitfield, MS	24 mi	not rated	(601) 351-8000
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center	Jackson, MS	25 mi	2 of 5	(601) 968-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Crystal Springs. 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 Crystal Springs

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 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 Crystal Springs: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Crystal Springs?

Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, about 9.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Crystal Springs (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (601) 894-4541. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Crystal Springs?

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).

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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