Respite Care in Andalusia, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Andalusia, AL: the local picture

1,800

residents 65 or older (21% of Andalusia)

73%

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

50%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Andalusia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Andalusia live with someone: 73% 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 845 Andalusia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (46% in Covington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Andalusia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Andalusia compared with Covington County and Alabama

Census figure	Andalusia	Covington County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	6.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,293	$38,295	—

Older residents in towns around Andalusia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Opp, AL	13 mi	1,630	42%
Elba, AL	25 mi	975	37%
Evergreen, AL	31 mi	597	37%
Luverne, AL	31 mi	588	49%
East Brewton, AL	37 mi	298	51%
Enterprise, AL	37 mi	4,414	42%

Hospices serving Andalusia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia	Andalusia, AL	1.1 mi	(334) 427-4000
Acg Hospice - Andalusia	Andalusia, AL	1.1 mi	(334) 897-0650
Southerncare Greenville	Greenville, AL	36 mi	(334) 382-1406
Aveanna Hospice Of Greenville	Greenville, AL	36 mi	(334) 383-9688
Dayspring Hospice, LLC	Enterprise, AL	38 mi	(334) 347-2999

Nursing homes near Andalusia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Andalusia Manor	Andalusia, AL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	154	(334) 222-4544
Opp Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Opp, AL	13 mi	3 of 5	197	(334) 493-4558
Florala Health And Rehabilitation LLC	Florala, AL	24 mi	3 of 5	85	(334) 858-8585

Straight-line miles from the center of Andalusia. 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 Andalusia

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 41% of the $2,858 monthly median income of Andalusia 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 Andalusia: common questions

Which hospices serve Andalusia?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Andalusia ZIP codes, including Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia, Acg Hospice - Andalusia, Southerncare Greenville.

How much does respite care cost in Andalusia?

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 41% of the $2,858 monthly median income of Andalusia 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 Andalusia. 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 Andalusia

More senior care near Andalusia

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Other care in Andalusia

More for Andalusia families

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 Andalusia, AL