Respite Care in Hamilton, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hamilton, AL: the local picture

1,629

residents 65 or older (24% of Hamilton)

72%

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

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Marion County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hamilton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hamilton 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 930 Hamilton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (60%) (50% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hamilton compared with Marion County and Alabama

Census figure	Hamilton	Marion County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	50%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	4.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,672	$36,084	—

Older residents in towns around Hamilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winfield, AL	17 mi	1,264	66%
Haleyville, AL	21 mi	700	53%
Red Bay, AL	23 mi	637	29%
Fulton, MS	26 mi	889	29%
Russellville, AL	29 mi	1,593	47%
Amory, MS	31 mi	1,311	42%

Hospices serving Hamilton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northwest Alabama	Winfield, AL	18 mi	(205) 487-8140
Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals	Tuscumbia, AL	41 mi	(256) 314-1204
Access Hospice	Jasper, AL	45 mi	(205) 385-0200
Southeast Hospice Network	Jasper, AL	45 mi	(205) 387-2300
Amedisys Hospice Of Florence	Florence, AL	51 mi	(256) 760-7877

Nursing homes near Hamilton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marion Regional Nursing Home	Hamilton, AL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	79	(205) 921-6340
Sunset Manor	Guin, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	71	(205) 468-3331
Diversicare Of Winfield	Winfield, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	123	(205) 487-4211
Haleyville Health Care Center	Haleyville, AL	21 mi	5 of 5	97	(205) 486-9478

Straight-line miles from the center of Hamilton. 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 Hamilton

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 $3,223 monthly median income of Hamilton 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 Hamilton: common questions

Which hospices serve Hamilton?

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

How much does respite care cost in Hamilton?

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 $3,223 monthly median income of Hamilton 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 Hamilton. 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 Hamilton

More senior care near Hamilton

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Other care in Hamilton

More for Hamilton families

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 Hamilton, AL