In-Home Care for Veterans in Moss Point, MS

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Moss Point, MS: the local picture

340

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

2,523

residents 65 or older (21% of Moss Point)

49%

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

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Jackson County)

About 340 Moss Point residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 17% in Jackson County), out of 820 veterans of all adult ages in town.

49% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Jackson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Moss Point compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Moss Point	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	17%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	48%	41%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,303	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Moss Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Escatawpa, MS	4.5 mi	971	20%
Pascagoula, MS	4.8 mi	3,856	16%
Gautier, MS	7.7 mi	3,015	15%
Grand Bay, AL	12 mi	592	26%
Vancleave, MS	12 mi	876	22%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	14 mi	1,084	16%

Hospitals near Moss Point

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Singing River Health System	Pascagoula, MS	4.1 mi	1 of 5	(228) 809-5000
Memorial Hospital Biloxi	Biloxi, MS	22 mi	1 of 5	(228) 432-1571
USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC	Mobile, AL	23 mi	3 of 5	(251) 633-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Moss Point. 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 Moss Point

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 32% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Moss Point 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 Moss Point: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Moss Point?

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 32% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Moss Point 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.