Senior Transportation in Olive Branch, MS

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Olive Branch, MS: the local picture

3.3%

of households have no vehicle (3.8% in DeSoto County)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olive Branch)

6,291

residents 65 or older (13% of Olive Branch)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in DeSoto County)

About 575 Olive Branch households, 3.3%, have no vehicle (3.8% in DeSoto 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 Olive Branch: Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital in Olive Branch (1.1 mi); Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Memphis (5.5 mi); Delta Specialty Hospital in Memphis (8.2 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

34% 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.

Olive Branch compared with DeSoto County and Mississippi

Census figure	Olive Branch	DeSoto County	Mississippi
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.8%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	41%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	7.7%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	0.9%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,769	$60,365	—

Older residents in towns around Olive Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Bridgetown, MS	5.8 mi	267	3.6%
Southaven, MS	7.7 mi	7,431	3.5%
Germantown, TN	9.3 mi	9,854	4.1%
Collierville, TN	10 mi	8,235	2.6%
Hernando, MS	11 mi	3,087	4.6%
Horn Lake, MS	12 mi	2,935	5.2%

Hospitals near Olive Branch

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital	Olive Branch, MS	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(662) 932-9000
Crestwyn Behavioral Health	Memphis, TN	5.5 mi	not rated	(901) 457-5667
Delta Specialty Hospital	Memphis, TN	8.2 mi	not rated	(901) 369-8100
St Francis Hospital	Memphis, TN	8.7 mi	1 of 5	(901) 765-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Olive Branch. 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 Olive Branch

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 17% of the $5,981 monthly median income of Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Olive Branch?

Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital in Olive Branch, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Olive Branch (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (662) 932-9000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Olive Branch?

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 17% of the $5,981 monthly median income of Olive Branch 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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