Respite Care in Headland, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Headland, AL: the local picture

820

residents 65 or older (16% of Headland)

69%

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

35%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Headland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Headland 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 276 Headland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (46% in Henry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Headland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Headland compared with Henry County and Alabama

Census figure	Headland	Henry County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	24%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	7.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,329	$41,764	—

Older residents in towns around Headland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dothan, AL	8.9 mi	13,436	36%
Taylor, AL	15 mi	358	39%
Abbeville, AL	16 mi	995	45%
Ozark, AL	18 mi	3,213	40%
Fort Rucker, AL	21 mi	28	0.0%
Daleville, AL	21 mi	968	36%

Hospices serving Headland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	14 mi	(334) 794-7847
Acg Hospice -Dothan	Dothan, AL	14 mi	(866) 266-5059
Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center	Ozark, AL	18 mi	(334) 774-1380
Gentiva	Enterprise, AL	29 mi	(334) 792-1100
Dayspring Hospice, LLC	Enterprise, AL	29 mi	(334) 347-2999

Nursing homes near Headland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center	Dothan, AL	9.8 mi	4 of 5	165	(334) 794-1000
Extendicare Health And Rehab	Dothan, AL	10 mi	2 of 5	170	(334) 793-1177
Wesley Place On Honeysuckle	Dothan, AL	10 mi	2 of 5	166	(334) 792-0921
Henry County Health And Rehabilitation Facility	Abbeville, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	142	(334) 585-2241

Straight-line miles from the center of Headland. 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 Headland

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 28% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Headland 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 Headland: common questions

Which hospices serve Headland?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Headland ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan, Acg Hospice -Dothan, Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center.

How much does respite care cost in Headland?

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 28% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Headland 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 Headland. 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 Headland

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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 Headland, AL