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

Local figures

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

28

veterans aged 65 or older (4.7% of residents 65+)

598

residents 65 or older (14% of Wiggins)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Stone County)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Stone County)

About 28 Wiggins residents aged 65 or older are veterans (4.7% of that age group; 17% in Stone County), out of 118 veterans of all adult ages in town.

57% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (50% in Stone County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Wiggins compared with Stone County and Mississippi

Census figure	Wiggins	Stone County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ who are veterans	4.7%	17%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	50%	41%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	39%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,679	$49,049	—

Older residents in towns around Wiggins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Poplarville, MS	23 mi	332	9.0%
Gulfport, MS	30 mi	11,916	23%
Latimer, MS	31 mi	1,043	27%
D'Iberville, MS	32 mi	1,769	35%
Biloxi, MS	32 mi	7,920	23%
Lucedale, MS	33 mi	400	14%

Hospitals near Wiggins

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pearl River County Hospital	Poplarville, MS	25 mi	not rated	(601) 795-4543
Singing River Gulfport	Gulfport, MS	28 mi	2 of 5	(228) 575-7000
George Regional Health System	Lucedale, MS	29 mi	1 of 5	(601) 947-3161

Straight-line miles from the center of Wiggins. 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 Wiggins

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 27% of the $3,640 monthly median income of Wiggins 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 Wiggins: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Wiggins?

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 27% of the $3,640 monthly median income of Wiggins 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.

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