Respite Care in Clanton, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clanton, AL: the local picture

1,911

residents 65 or older (21% of Clanton)

58%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Chilton County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clanton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clanton 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 798 Clanton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (42% in Chilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Clanton compared with Chilton County and Alabama

Census figure	Clanton	Chilton County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	2.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,774	$42,402	—

Older residents in towns around Clanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jemison, AL	11 mi	399	40%
Calera, AL	20 mi	1,478	42%
Pine Level, AL	21 mi	712	37%
Holtville, AL	23 mi	697	34%
Montevallo, AL	23 mi	1,024	35%
Columbiana, AL	24 mi	809	37%

Hospices serving Clanton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham	Pelham, AL	32 mi	(205) 663-6887
Enhabit Hospice Birmingham	Hoover, AL	37 mi	(205) 824-8681
Traditions Health Of Selma	Selma, AL	38 mi	(334) 418-0566
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	42 mi	(205) 437-8655
Gentiva Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	42 mi	(205) 870-4340

Nursing homes near Clanton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hatley Health Care Inc	Clanton, AL	0.7 mi	4 of 5	201	(205) 755-4960
Columbiana Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Columbiana, AL	24 mi	4 of 5	63	(205) 669-1712

Straight-line miles from the center of Clanton. 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 Clanton

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 33% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Clanton 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 Clanton: common questions

Which hospices serve Clanton?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Clanton ZIP codes, including Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham, Enhabit Hospice Birmingham, Traditions Health Of Selma.

How much does respite care cost in Clanton?

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 33% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Clanton 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 Clanton. 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 Clanton, AL