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Mississippi In-Home Care by the Numbers
What In-Home Care Costs in Mississippi
The Mississippi median for a home health aide is $4,576 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 31% below the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $24 an hour, most Mississippi families start with a few shifts a week and add hours as needs grow, so the real bill is often lower than the full-time figure.
| Type of care | Mississippi per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $4,576 | $6,673 | 84% |
| Adult day care | $1,365 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $4,369 | $6,200 | 88% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $9,581 | $9,581 | 40% |
All Mississippi figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for In-Home Care in Mississippi?
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A Mississippi veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
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Mississippi Veterans and Families Who May Qualify
Mississippi is home to 151,757 veterans, 70,125 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Mississippi had 17,560 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 29.4% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Where Mississippi In-Home Care Partners Are
Patriot Angels works with one in-home care provider in Mississippi.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 1 | 1 |
Featured Mississippi Partners
Licensing for Mississippi Home Care Agencies
Mississippi does not license agencies that provide only non-medical companion and personal care, so the checks fall to you. Ask for proof of liability insurance, bonding, background checks and caregiver training before anyone comes to the house.
An agency that employs its caregivers handles payroll taxes and workers’ comp. A private hire leaves those duties with the family.
Mississippi Programs That Help With In-Home Care
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Mississippi Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Mississippi.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Mississippi home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your Mississippi City
One Mississippi city has a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Mississippi In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Mississippi?
The Mississippi median is $4,576 a month for 44 hours a week, about $24 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Mississippi?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Mississippi agency or a private caregiver.
Do Mississippi home care agencies need a license?
Not for non-medical companion and personal care. Check insurance and background screening yourself.
Does Mississippi Medicaid pay for care at home?
Elderly and Disabled Waiver can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Mississippi?
One provider in one city.
New to Home Care? Start Here
The national in-home care guide covers how it works anywhere. Come back here for Mississippi costs and partners.
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