Veterans' Home Care in Magee, MS: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

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

36

veterans aged 65 or older (7.0% of residents 65+)

514

residents 65 or older (13% of Magee)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Simpson County)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Simpson County)

About 36 Magee residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.0% of that age group; 13% in Simpson County), out of 116 veterans of all adult ages in town.

53% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Simpson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Magee compared with Simpson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Magee	Simpson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ who are veterans	7.0%	13%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	48%	41%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	35%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,375	$43,542	—

Older residents in towns around Magee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Florence, MS	30 mi	502	11%
Brandon, MS	32 mi	4,500	19%
Morton, MS	33 mi	669	16%
Pearl, MS	35 mi	3,988	14%
Richland, MS	35 mi	1,285	24%
Ellisville, MS	36 mi	850	13%

Hospitals near Magee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Magee General Hospital	Magee, MS	1.9 mi	2 of 5	(601) 849-5070
Simpson General Hospital Cah	Mendenhall, MS	6.9 mi	2 of 5	(601) 847-2221
Covington County Hospital Cah	Collins, MS	18 mi	not rated	(601) 765-6711

Straight-line miles from the center of Magee. 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 Magee

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 41% of the $2,448 monthly median income of Magee 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 Magee: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Magee?

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 41% of the $2,448 monthly median income of Magee 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Magee, MS