Hospice Support in Cullman, AL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Cullman, AL: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cullman ZIP codes

466

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

39%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Cullman County)

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Cullman ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman in Cullman (0.6 mi) and Cullman Regional Hospice in Cullman (5.6 mi).

1,312 Cullman residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Cullman compared with Cullman County and Alabama

Census figure	Cullman	Cullman County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	6.4%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,633	$44,011	—

Older residents in towns around Cullman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Good Hope, AL	4.8 mi	358	9.2%
Hanceville, AL	8.9 mi	801	34%
Hartselle, AL	19 mi	2,752	25%
Arab, AL	22 mi	1,347	40%
Priceville, AL	24 mi	461	31%
Warrior, AL	25 mi	719	25%

Hospices serving Cullman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman	Cullman, AL	0.6 mi	(256) 739-4409
Cullman Regional Hospice	Cullman, AL	5.6 mi	(256) 739-5185
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Decatur, AL	30 mi	(205) 350-5585
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	30 mi	(256) 350-8688
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	32 mi	(205) 583-4673
Southeast Hospice Network	Jasper, AL	35 mi	(205) 387-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Cullman. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Cullman

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,136 monthly median income of Cullman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Cullman: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Cullman?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,136 monthly median income of Cullman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.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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