In-Home Care for Veterans in Diamondhead, MS

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Diamondhead, MS: the local picture

677

veterans aged 65 or older (25% of residents 65+)

2,687

residents 65 or older (29% of Diamondhead)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Hancock County)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Hancock County)

About 677 Diamondhead residents aged 65 or older are veterans (25% of that age group; 18% in Hancock County), out of 1,087 veterans of all adult ages in town.

27% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Hancock County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Diamondhead compared with Hancock County and Mississippi

Census figure	Diamondhead	Hancock County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ who are veterans	25%	18%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	41%
Residents 65 or older	29%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,673	$49,682	—

Older residents in towns around Diamondhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Bay St. Louis, MS	4.1 mi	2,869	18%
Waveland, MS	6.5 mi	1,424	18%
Pass Christian, MS	8.0 mi	1,364	17%
Long Beach, MS	11 mi	3,434	17%
Gulfport, MS	17 mi	11,916	23%
Picayune, MS	22 mi	2,353	15%

Hospitals near Diamondhead

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock	Bay Saint Louis, MS	9.0 mi	3 of 5	(228) 467-8600
Singing River Gulfport	Gulfport, MS	17 mi	2 of 5	(228) 575-7000
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport	Gulfport, MS	17 mi	3 of 5	(228) 867-4000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Diamondhead: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care 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).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.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.