Respite Care in Eufaula, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eufaula, AL: the local picture

2,581

residents 65 or older (21% of Eufaula)

72%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Barbour County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eufaula ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eufaula live with someone: 72% 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 1,089 Eufaula residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (43% in Barbour County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Eufaula compared with Barbour County and Alabama

Census figure	Eufaula	Barbour County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	10%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,179	$42,405	—

Older residents in towns around Eufaula

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cuthbert, GA	23 mi	495	57%
Abbeville, AL	25 mi	995	45%
Union Springs, AL	37 mi	556	35%
Cusseta, GA	37 mi	397	34%
Ladonia, AL	38 mi	436	51%
Phenix City, AL	38 mi	4,957	46%

Hospices serving Eufaula

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Columbus Hospice Of Alabama	Phenix City, AL	41 mi	(334) 664-0075
Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center	Ozark, AL	44 mi	(334) 774-1380
Columbus Hospice, Inc.	Columbus, GA	45 mi	(706) 569-7992
Acg Hospice -Dothan	Dothan, AL	54 mi	(866) 266-5059
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	54 mi	(334) 794-7847

Nursing homes near Eufaula (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crowne Health Care Of Eufaula	Eufaula, AL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	180	(334) 687-6627
Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The	Fort Gaines, GA	22 mi	2 of 5	60	(229) 768-2521
Joe-Anne Burgin Health And Rehabilitation	Cuthbert, GA	23 mi	5 of 5	80	(229) 732-2288

Straight-line miles from the center of Eufaula. 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 Eufaula

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 35% of the $3,348 monthly median income of Eufaula 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 Eufaula: common questions

Which hospices serve Eufaula?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Eufaula ZIP codes, including Columbus Hospice Of Alabama, Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center, Columbus Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Eufaula?

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 35% of the $3,348 monthly median income of Eufaula 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 Eufaula. 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 Eufaula, AL