Respite Care in Citronelle, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Citronelle, AL: the local picture

887

residents 65 or older (23% of Citronelle)

78%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mobile County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Citronelle ZIP codes

Most older adults in Citronelle live with someone: 78% 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 317 Citronelle residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (37% in Mobile County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Citronelle ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Citronelle compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Citronelle	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,646	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Citronelle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leakesville, MS	18 mi	511	77%
Saraland, AL	19 mi	3,562	41%
Satsuma, AL	20 mi	1,576	37%
Semmes, AL	21 mi	1,370	45%
Prichard, AL	23 mi	3,193	35%
Lucedale, MS	23 mi	400	54%

Hospices serving Citronelle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Mobile, AL	21 mi	(251) 246-2727
Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	29 mi	(251) 345-1023
St Joseph Hospice Of South Alabama LLC	Mobile, AL	29 mi	(251) 675-7555
Gentiva Mobile	Mobile, AL	31 mi	(251) 478-9900
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	31 mi	(251) 725-1268

Nursing homes near Citronelle (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crowne Health Care Of Citronelle	Citronelle, AL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	69	(251) 866-5509
Leakesville Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, Inc	Leakesville, MS	19 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 394-2331
Greene County Health And Rehabilitation	Leakesville, MS	19 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 394-2371
George Regional Health & Rehab Center	Lucedale, MS	24 mi	3 of 5	59	(601) 947-9101

Straight-line miles from the center of Citronelle. 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 Citronelle

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 38% of the $3,054 monthly median income of Citronelle 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 Citronelle: common questions

Which hospices serve Citronelle?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Citronelle ZIP codes, including Vitalcaring Group, Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile, St Joseph Hospice Of South Alabama LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Citronelle?

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 38% of the $3,054 monthly median income of Citronelle 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 Citronelle. 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 Citronelle, AL