Respite Care in Gardendale, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gardendale, AL: the local picture

2,920

residents 65 or older (18% of Gardendale)

69%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jefferson County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gardendale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gardendale live with someone: 69% 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 1,015 Gardendale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (38% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Gardendale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gardendale compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Gardendale	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,044	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Gardendale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Olive, AL	3.9 mi	680	48%
Fultondale, AL	3.9 mi	1,305	33%
Morris, AL	5.0 mi	328	37%
Tarrant, AL	6.1 mi	1,025	62%
Kimberly, AL	7.1 mi	553	49%
Center Point, AL	7.4 mi	1,878	39%

Hospices serving Gardendale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	3.2 mi	(205) 583-4673
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	9.6 mi	(205) 939-8799
Oasis Healthcare - Moody	Birmingham, AL	9.6 mi	(205) 640-3303
Expect Care Hospice	Hoover, AL	11 mi	(205) 444-0126
Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham	Trussville, AL	12 mi	(205) 228-0600

Nursing homes near Gardendale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Magnolia Ridge	Gardendale, AL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	148	(205) 631-8709
Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	4.7 mi	1 of 5	190	(205) 849-2352
Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Birmingham, AL	8.5 mi	2 of 5	117	(205) 796-0214
Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	8.7 mi	2 of 5	132	(205) 854-1361

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardendale. 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 Gardendale

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 23% of the $5,004 monthly median income of Gardendale 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 Gardendale: common questions

Which hospices serve Gardendale?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Gardendale ZIP codes, including Acg Hospice-Gardendale, Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham, Oasis Healthcare - Moody.

How much does respite care cost in Gardendale?

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 23% of the $5,004 monthly median income of Gardendale 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 Gardendale. 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 Gardendale, AL