Respite Care in Boaz, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Boaz, AL: the local picture

1,337

residents 65 or older (12% of Boaz)

58%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marshall County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Boaz ZIP codes

Most older adults in Boaz live with someone: 58% 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 559 Boaz residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (38% in Marshall County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Boaz ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Boaz compared with Marshall County and Alabama

Census figure	Boaz	Marshall County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,405	$48,069	—

Older residents in towns around Boaz

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Albertville, AL	5.4 mi	3,464	43%
Guntersville, AL	13 mi	1,892	37%
Attalla, AL	15 mi	1,350	39%
Gadsden, AL	15 mi	6,020	39%
Rainbow City, AL	19 mi	1,947	33%
Glencoe, AL	21 mi	1,184	33%

Hospices serving Boaz

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shepherd's Cove Hospice	Albertville, AL	8.8 mi	(256) 891-7724
Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden	Gadsden, AL	17 mi	(256) 547-3050
Prohealth Hospice-Gadsden	Gadsden, AL	17 mi	(256) 494-8170
Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City	Rainbow City, AL	19 mi	(256) 203-8508
Compassus-Gadsden	Southside, AL	22 mi	(256) 782-3560

Nursing homes near Boaz (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Boaz	Boaz, AL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(256) 593-8380
Albertville Nursing Home	Albertville, AL	5.4 mi	5 of 5	159	(256) 878-1398
Crossville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Crossville, AL	12 mi	5 of 5	143	(256) 528-7844
Marshall Manor Nursing Home	Guntersville, AL	12 mi	3 of 5	91	(256) 582-6561

Straight-line miles from the center of Boaz. 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 Boaz

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 55% of the $2,117 monthly median income of Boaz 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 Boaz: common questions

Which hospices serve Boaz?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Boaz ZIP codes, including Shepherd's Cove Hospice, Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden, Prohealth Hospice-Gadsden.

How much does respite care cost in Boaz?

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 55% of the $2,117 monthly median income of Boaz 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 Boaz. 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.

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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 Boaz, AL