Respite Care in Fairhope, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fairhope, AL: the local picture

6,294

residents 65 or older (26% of Fairhope)

77%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Baldwin County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fairhope ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fairhope live with someone: 77% 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 1,820 Fairhope residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Baldwin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Fairhope ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fairhope compared with Baldwin County and Alabama

Census figure	Fairhope	Baldwin County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	26%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	2.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,431	$60,574	—

Older residents in towns around Fairhope

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Daphne, AL	7.4 mi	5,042	35%
Robertsdale, AL	11 mi	1,230	42%
Spanish Fort, AL	14 mi	2,179	40%
Loxley, AL	14 mi	234	39%
Foley, AL	15 mi	7,753	37%
Stapleton, AL	16 mi	389	35%

Hospices serving Fairhope

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope	Fairhope, AL	1.4 mi	(251) 462-1428
Acg Hospice	Foley, AL	14 mi	(251) 334-9435
Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	15 mi	(251) 343-0989
Gentiva Mobile	Mobile, AL	17 mi	(251) 478-9900
St Joseph Hospice Of South Alabama LLC	Mobile, AL	18 mi	(251) 675-7555

Nursing homes near Fairhope (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairhope Health & Rehab	Fairhope, AL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	131	(251) 928-2153
Altera Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fairhope, AL	2.6 mi	4 of 5	83	(251) 928-2177
Eastern Shore Rehabilitation And Health Center	Daphne, AL	6.6 mi	4 of 5	117	(251) 621-4200
Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Ctr Westminster Vlg	Spanish Fort, AL	10 mi	4 of 5	60	(251) 626-7007

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairhope. 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 Fairhope

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 19% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Fairhope 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 Fairhope: common questions

Which hospices serve Fairhope?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Fairhope ZIP codes, including Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope, Acg Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile.

How much does respite care cost in Fairhope?

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 19% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Fairhope 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 Fairhope. 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 Fairhope

More senior care near Fairhope

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Other care in Fairhope

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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 Fairhope, AL