Respite Care in Haleyville, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Haleyville, AL: the local picture

700

residents 65 or older (16% of Haleyville)

74%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Winston County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Haleyville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Haleyville live with someone: 74% 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 328 Haleyville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (46% in Winston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Haleyville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Haleyville compared with Winston County and Alabama

Census figure	Haleyville	Winston County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	4.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,078	$40,137	—

Older residents in towns around Haleyville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Russellville, AL	20 mi	1,593	47%
Hamilton, AL	21 mi	1,629	60%
Winfield, AL	23 mi	1,264	66%
Moulton, AL	26 mi	967	41%
Red Bay, AL	33 mi	637	29%
Jasper, AL	33 mi	3,006	43%

Hospices serving Haleyville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northwest Alabama	Winfield, AL	23 mi	(205) 487-8140
Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals	Tuscumbia, AL	32 mi	(256) 314-1204
Access Hospice	Jasper, AL	34 mi	(205) 385-0200
Southeast Hospice Network	Jasper, AL	34 mi	(205) 387-2300
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	41 mi	(256) 905-0280

Nursing homes near Haleyville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haleyville Health Care Center	Haleyville, AL	0.4 mi	5 of 5	97	(205) 486-9478
Hendrix Health And Rehabilitation	Double Springs, AL	13 mi	2 of 5	110	(205) 489-2136
Everstead Health And Rehabilitation Center	Russellville, AL	20 mi	2 of 5	50	(256) 332-3773
Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Russellville, AL	20 mi	5 of 5	63	(256) 332-3826

Straight-line miles from the center of Haleyville. 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 Haleyville

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 46% of the $2,507 monthly median income of Haleyville 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 Haleyville: common questions

Which hospices serve Haleyville?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Haleyville ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Northwest Alabama, Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals, Access Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Haleyville?

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 46% of the $2,507 monthly median income of Haleyville 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 Haleyville. 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 Haleyville, AL