Respite Care in Grand Bay, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Grand Bay, AL: the local picture

592

residents 65 or older (17% of Grand Bay)

72%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mobile County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grand Bay ZIP codes

Most older adults in Grand Bay 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 211 Grand Bay residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (37% in Mobile County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Grand Bay compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Grand Bay	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,217	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Theodore, AL	10 mi	616	31%
Tillmans Corner, AL	11 mi	2,704	45%
Moss Point, MS	12 mi	2,523	49%
Escatawpa, MS	12 mi	971	54%
Pascagoula, MS	15 mi	3,856	39%
Gautier, MS	19 mi	3,015	46%

Hospices serving Grand Bay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	15 mi	(251) 345-1023
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	17 mi	(251) 725-1268
Saad Hospice Services	Mobile, AL	17 mi	(251) 343-9600
Gentiva Mobile	Mobile, AL	20 mi	(251) 478-9900
St Joseph Hospice Of South Alabama LLC	Mobile, AL	21 mi	(251) 675-7555

Nursing homes near Grand Bay (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenway Health And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Grand Bay, AL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	92	(251) 865-6443
Diversicare Of Moss Point	Moss Point, MS	13 mi	2 of 5	160	(228) 762-7451
Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility	Pascagoula, MS	13 mi	4 of 5	54	(228) 809-5060
Plaza Community Living Center	Pascagoula, MS	13 mi	2 of 5	100	(228) 762-8960

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Bay. 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 Grand Bay

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 36% of the $3,268 monthly median income of Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay: common questions

Which hospices serve Grand Bay?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Grand Bay ZIP codes, including Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile, Springhill Home Health And Hospice, Saad Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Grand Bay?

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 36% of the $3,268 monthly median income of Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay. 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 Grand Bay, AL