Respite Care in Heflin, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Heflin, AL: the local picture

908

residents 65 or older (26% of Heflin)

83%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Cleburne County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Heflin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Heflin live with someone: 83% 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 393 Heflin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (47% in Cleburne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Heflin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Heflin compared with Cleburne County and Alabama

Census figure	Heflin	Cleburne County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	47%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	35%	29%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,977	$40,271	—

Older residents in towns around Heflin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Choccolocco, AL	8.1 mi	680	22%
Anniston, AL	14 mi	4,769	46%
Jacksonville, AL	16 mi	1,723	53%
Weaver, AL	16 mi	462	54%
Saks, AL	17 mi	2,035	49%
Tallapoosa, GA	17 mi	426	45%

Hospices serving Heflin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston	Anniston, AL	8.6 mi	(205) 236-5334
Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama	Anniston, AL	16 mi	(256) 831-2031
Compassus-Gadsden	Southside, AL	31 mi	(256) 782-3560
Gentiva Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	69 mi	(205) 870-4340
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	72 mi	(205) 583-4673

Nursing homes near Heflin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cleburne County Nursing Home	Heflin, AL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	82	(256) 463-2121
Nhc Healthcare, Anniston	Anniston, AL	14 mi	2 of 5	151	(256) 831-5730
Anniston Health And Rehab Services	Anniston, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	85	(256) 236-4949
Diversicare Of Oxford	Oxford, AL	15 mi	1 of 5	173	(256) 831-0481

Straight-line miles from the center of Heflin. 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 Heflin

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 22% of the $5,331 monthly median income of Heflin 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 Heflin: common questions

Which hospices serve Heflin?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Heflin ZIP codes, including Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston, Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama, Compassus-Gadsden.

How much does respite care cost in Heflin?

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 22% of the $5,331 monthly median income of Heflin 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 Heflin. 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 Heflin, AL