Respite Care in Henagar, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Henagar, AL: the local picture

402

residents 65 or older (16% of Henagar)

69%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in DeKalb County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Henagar ZIP codes

Most older adults in Henagar 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 133 Henagar residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (35% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Henagar ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Henagar compared with DeKalb County and Alabama

Census figure	Henagar	DeKalb County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,139	$38,448	—

Older residents in towns around Henagar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rainsville, AL	11 mi	1,430	31%
Fort Payne, AL	12 mi	2,311	37%
Scottsboro, AL	18 mi	3,627	41%
Summerville, GA	24 mi	977	39%
LaFayette, GA	26 mi	1,408	41%
South Pittsburg, TN	26 mi	653	53%

Hospices serving Henagar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Alabama	Rainsville, AL	11 mi	(256) 638-3491
Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro	Scottsboro, AL	25 mi	(256) 259-0906
Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro	Scottsboro, AL	25 mi	(205) 574-4622
Heartlite Hospice	Scottsboro, AL	25 mi	(256) 259-1754
Shepherd's Cove Hospice	Albertville, AL	34 mi	(256) 891-7724

Nursing homes near Henagar (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne	Fort Payne, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	123	(256) 845-5990
Dade Health And Rehab	Trenton, GA	17 mi	4 of 5	71	(706) 657-4171
Highlands Health And Rehab	Scottsboro, AL	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(256) 218-3708
Cloverdale Rehabilitation And Wellness	Scottsboro, AL	18 mi	4 of 5	141	(256) 259-1505

Straight-line miles from the center of Henagar. 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 Henagar

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 35% of the $3,345 monthly median income of Henagar 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 Henagar: common questions

Which hospices serve Henagar?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Henagar ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Alabama, Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro, Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro.

How much does respite care cost in Henagar?

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 35% of the $3,345 monthly median income of Henagar 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 Henagar. 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 Henagar

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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 Henagar, AL