Respite Care in Jackson, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jackson, AL: the local picture

1,094

residents 65 or older (24% of Jackson)

63%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Clarke County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jackson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jackson live with someone: 63% 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 541 Jackson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (43% in Clarke County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Jackson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jackson compared with Clarke County and Alabama

Census figure	Jackson	Clarke County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	20%	12%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,954	$42,704	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Thomasville, AL	28 mi	705	53%
Monroeville, AL	33 mi	1,304	48%
Citronelle, AL	37 mi	887	39%
Atmore, AL	38 mi	1,541	44%
Bay Minette, AL	44 mi	1,248	52%
Waynesboro, MS	45 mi	850	48%

Hospices serving Jackson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Mobile, AL	50 mi	(251) 246-2727
Legacy Hospice Of The East, LLC	Demopolis, AL	66 mi	(334) 218-1826
Southerncare Greenville	Greenville, AL	77 mi	(334) 382-1406
Traditions Health Of Selma	Selma, AL	80 mi	(334) 418-0566

Nursing homes near Jackson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jackson Health Care Facility	Jackson, AL	0.4 mi	3 of 5	91	(251) 246-2476
Washington County Nursing Home	Chatom, AL	21 mi	5 of 5	88	(251) 847-6412

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 56% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

Which hospices serve Jackson?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Jackson ZIP codes, including Vitalcaring Group, Legacy Hospice Of The East, LLC, Southerncare Greenville.

How much does respite care cost in Jackson?

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 56% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson. 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 Jackson

More senior care near Jackson

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Jackson

More for Jackson 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 Jackson, AL