Respite Care in Dadeville, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dadeville, AL: the local picture

549

residents 65 or older (18% of Dadeville)

70%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Tallapoosa County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dadeville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dadeville live with someone: 70% 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 236 Dadeville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (45% in Tallapoosa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Dadeville compared with Tallapoosa County and Alabama

Census figure	Dadeville	Tallapoosa County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	45%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,168	$43,613	—

Older residents in towns around Dadeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alexander City, AL	11 mi	3,278	41%
Tallassee, AL	21 mi	1,084	54%
Auburn, AL	22 mi	7,790	32%
La Fayette, AL	22 mi	615	46%
Opelika, AL	26 mi	6,049	29%
Tuskegee, AL	29 mi	1,311	33%

Hospices serving Dadeville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ivy Creek Hospice	Dadeville, AL	0.4 mi	(256) 825-7821
Community Hospice Care	Tallassee, AL	20 mi	(334) 283-6541
Compassus-Auburn	Auburn, AL	26 mi	(334) 826-1899
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	39 mi	(334) 395-7789
Aveanna Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	39 mi	(334) 514-0244

Nursing homes near Dadeville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dadeville Healthcare Center	Dadeville, AL	1.1 mi	3 of 5	144	(256) 825-9244
Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc	Alexander City, AL	10 mi	5 of 5	188	(256) 234-6366
Adams Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Alexander City, AL	13 mi	5 of 5	88	(256) 329-0847
Brown Nursing Home	Alexander City, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	68	(256) 329-9061

Straight-line miles from the center of Dadeville. 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 Dadeville

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 25% of the $4,597 monthly median income of Dadeville 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 Dadeville: common questions

Which hospices serve Dadeville?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Dadeville ZIP codes, including Ivy Creek Hospice, Community Hospice Care, Compassus-Auburn.

How much does respite care cost in Dadeville?

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 25% of the $4,597 monthly median income of Dadeville 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 Dadeville. 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 Dadeville

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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 Dadeville, AL