Respite Care in Cullman, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cullman, AL: the local picture

3,585

residents 65 or older (19% of Cullman)

61%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Cullman County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cullman ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cullman live with someone: 61% 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 1,288 Cullman residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (40% in Cullman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Cullman ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cullman compared with Cullman County and Alabama

Census figure	Cullman	Cullman County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,633	$44,011	—

Older residents in towns around Cullman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Good Hope, AL	4.8 mi	358	31%
Hanceville, AL	8.9 mi	801	50%
Hartselle, AL	19 mi	2,752	46%
Arab, AL	22 mi	1,347	37%
Priceville, AL	24 mi	461	44%
Warrior, AL	25 mi	719	61%

Hospices serving Cullman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman	Cullman, AL	0.6 mi	(256) 739-4409
Cullman Regional Hospice	Cullman, AL	5.6 mi	(256) 739-5185
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Decatur, AL	30 mi	(205) 350-5585
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	30 mi	(256) 350-8688
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	32 mi	(205) 583-4673

Nursing homes near Cullman (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Folsom Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Cullman, AL	0.3 mi	4 of 5	102	(256) 739-4409
Cullman Health Care Center	Cullman, AL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	95	(256) 734-8745
Woodland Village Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen	Cullman, AL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	149	(256) 739-1430
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc	Hanceville, AL	8.9 mi	2 of 5	208	(256) 352-6481

Straight-line miles from the center of Cullman. 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 Cullman

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 37% of the $3,136 monthly median income of Cullman 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 Cullman: common questions

Which hospices serve Cullman?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Cullman ZIP codes, including Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman, Cullman Regional Hospice, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Cullman?

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 37% of the $3,136 monthly median income of Cullman 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 Cullman. 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 Cullman, AL