Respite Care in Livingston, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Livingston, AL: the local picture

350

residents 65 or older (7.5% of Livingston)

76%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Sumter County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Livingston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Livingston live with someone: 76% 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 147 Livingston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (37% in Sumter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Livingston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Livingston compared with Sumter County and Alabama

Census figure	Livingston	Sumter County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	7.5%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	20%	9.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,292	$37,247	—

Older residents in towns around Livingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Demopolis, AL	22 mi	1,447	49%
Eutaw, AL	24 mi	544	49%
Meridian, MS	33 mi	6,205	44%
Macon, MS	42 mi	412	64%
Moundville, AL	43 mi	262	41%
Marion, AL	51 mi	590	67%

Hospices serving Livingston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Asercare Hospice - Hamilton	Hamilton, AL	0.8 mi	(205) 921-9091
Aveanna Hospice Of Demopolis	Demopolis, AL	22 mi	(334) 289-2106
Legacy Hospice Of The East, LLC	Demopolis, AL	22 mi	(334) 218-1826
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper	Northport, AL	58 mi	(205) 387-9339
Traditions Health Of Selma	Selma, AL	69 mi	(334) 418-0566

Nursing homes near Livingston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sumter Health And Rehabilitation, L L C	York, AL	9.0 mi	3 of 5	125	(205) 392-5281
Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home	Demopolis, AL	21 mi	5 of 5	75	(334) 289-2741
Greene County Nursing Home	Eutaw, AL	24 mi	1 of 5	72	(205) 372-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Livingston. 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 Livingston

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 24% of the $4,774 monthly median income of Livingston 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 Livingston: common questions

Which hospices serve Livingston?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Livingston ZIP codes, including Asercare Hospice - Hamilton, Aveanna Hospice Of Demopolis, Legacy Hospice Of The East, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Livingston?

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 24% of the $4,774 monthly median income of Livingston 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 Livingston. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Livingston, AL