Respite Care in Hoover, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hoover, AL: the local picture

15,408

residents 65 or older (17% of Hoover)

74%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jefferson County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hoover ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hoover 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 4,641 Hoover residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (38% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Hoover ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hoover compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Hoover	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,807	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Hoover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Indian Springs Village, AL	3.7 mi	723	33%
Pelham, AL	5.3 mi	4,533	34%
Homewood, AL	5.8 mi	3,070	35%
Meadowbrook, AL	6.2 mi	1,162	22%
Vestavia Hills, AL	7.3 mi	7,394	38%
Helena, AL	7.5 mi	2,740	24%

Hospices serving Hoover

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice Birmingham	Hoover, AL	1.7 mi	(205) 824-8681
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	6.0 mi	(205) 437-8655
Gentiva Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	6.0 mi	(205) 870-4340
Acg Hospice-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	6.0 mi	(205) 349-3065
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham	Pelham, AL	6.1 mi	(205) 663-6887

Nursing homes near Hoover (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility	Birmingham, AL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	30	(205) 985-7537
Diversicare Of Riverchase	Birmingham, AL	1.2 mi	3 of 5	132	(205) 987-0901
South Haven Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Birmingham, AL	2.1 mi	3 of 5	101	(205) 822-1580
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Hoover, LLC	Hoover, AL	2.4 mi	1 of 5	118	(205) 721-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoover. 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 Hoover

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 16% of the $7,067 monthly median income of Hoover 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 Hoover: common questions

Which hospices serve Hoover?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Hoover ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice Birmingham, Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Birmingham, Gentiva Birmingham.

How much does respite care cost in Hoover?

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 16% of the $7,067 monthly median income of Hoover 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 Hoover. 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 Hoover

More senior care near Hoover

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Other care in Hoover

More for Hoover 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 Hoover, AL