In-Home Care for Veterans in Ocean Springs, MS

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Ocean Springs, MS: the local picture

651

veterans aged 65 or older (16% of residents 65+)

3,999

residents 65 or older (21% of Ocean Springs)

49%

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

31%

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

About 651 Ocean Springs residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 17% in Jackson County), out of 1,850 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.

Ocean Springs compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Ocean Springs	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	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	30%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,300	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Gulf Hills, MS	2.3 mi	1,156	23%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	2.4 mi	1,084	16%
St. Martin, MS	5.0 mi	969	21%
Latimer, MS	6.8 mi	1,043	27%
D'Iberville, MS	7.0 mi	1,769	35%
Gautier, MS	7.7 mi	3,015	15%

Hospitals near Ocean Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital Biloxi	Biloxi, MS	6.5 mi	1 of 5	(228) 432-1571
81st Medical Group (Keesler Afb)	Biloxi, MS	7.9 mi	not rated	(228) 377-6393
Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System	Biloxi, MS	10 mi	5 of 5	(228) 523-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Springs. 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 Ocean 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, which is 19% of the $5,108 monthly median income of Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Ocean 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, which is 19% of the $5,108 monthly median income of Ocean Springs 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.