Respite Care in Fayette, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fayette, AL: the local picture

934

residents 65 or older (22% of Fayette)

71%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Fayette County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fayette ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fayette live with someone: 71% 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 327 Fayette residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (47% in Fayette County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Fayette ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fayette compared with Fayette County and Alabama

Census figure	Fayette	Fayette County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	47%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	34%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,712	$37,383	—

Older residents in towns around Fayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winfield, AL	17 mi	1,264	66%
Hamilton, AL	32 mi	1,629	60%
Northport, AL	33 mi	4,739	44%
New Hope, MS	34 mi	484	13%
Jasper, AL	34 mi	3,006	43%
Columbus, MS	36 mi	4,787	31%

Hospices serving Fayette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northwest Alabama	Winfield, AL	16 mi	(205) 487-8140
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper	Northport, AL	33 mi	(205) 387-9339
Access Hospice	Jasper, AL	33 mi	(205) 385-0200
Southeast Hospice Network	Jasper, AL	33 mi	(205) 387-2300
Hospice Of West Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	41 mi	(205) 345-0067

Nursing homes near Fayette (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care Unit	Fayette, AL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	122	(205) 932-5966
Diversicare Of Winfield	Winfield, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	123	(205) 487-4211
Convalescent Nursing And Rehab Center	Vernon, AL	19 mi	2 of 5	158	(205) 695-9313
Sunset Manor	Guin, AL	20 mi	4 of 5	71	(205) 468-3331

Straight-line miles from the center of Fayette. 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 Fayette

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 47% of the $2,476 monthly median income of Fayette 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 Fayette: common questions

Which hospices serve Fayette?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Fayette ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Northwest Alabama, Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper, Access Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Fayette?

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 47% of the $2,476 monthly median income of Fayette 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 Fayette. 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 Fayette

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Other care in Fayette

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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 Fayette, AL