Respite Care in Abbeville, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Abbeville, AL: the local picture

995

residents 65 or older (36% of Abbeville)

67%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Henry County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Abbeville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Abbeville live with someone: 67% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 409 Abbeville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (46% in Henry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Abbeville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Abbeville compared with Henry County and Alabama

Census figure	Abbeville	Henry County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	36%	24%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	23%	7.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,000	$41,764	—

Older residents in towns around Abbeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Headland, AL	16 mi	820	35%
Blakely, GA	23 mi	836	50%
Ozark, AL	24 mi	3,213	40%
Dothan, AL	24 mi	13,436	36%
Eufaula, AL	25 mi	2,581	44%
Taylor, AL	30 mi	358	39%

Hospices serving Abbeville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	30 mi	(334) 794-7847
Acg Hospice -Dothan	Dothan, AL	30 mi	(866) 266-5059
Gentiva	Enterprise, AL	38 mi	(334) 792-1100
Dayspring Hospice, LLC	Enterprise, AL	38 mi	(334) 347-2999
Enhabit Hospice Prattville	Montgomery, AL	80 mi	(334) 289-1007

Nursing homes near Abbeville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henry County Health And Rehabilitation Facility	Abbeville, AL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	142	(334) 585-2241
Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The	Fort Gaines, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	60	(229) 768-2521
Early Memorial Nursing Facility	Blakely, GA	23 mi	3 of 5	127	(229) 723-3796
Ozark Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Ozark, AL	23 mi	3 of 5	149	(334) 774-2561

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Abbeville

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 46% of the $2,500 monthly median income of Abbeville 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Abbeville: common questions

Which hospices serve Abbeville?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Abbeville ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan, Acg Hospice -Dothan, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Abbeville?

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 46% of the $2,500 monthly median income of Abbeville 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Abbeville. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Alabama.

More near Abbeville

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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.

Respite Care in Abbeville, AL