Respite Care in Luverne, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Luverne, AL: the local picture

588

residents 65 or older (22% of Luverne)

60%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Crenshaw County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Luverne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Luverne live with someone: 60% 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 221 Luverne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (34% in Crenshaw County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Luverne compared with Crenshaw County and Alabama

Census figure	Luverne	Crenshaw County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	7.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,809	$33,606	—

Older residents in towns around Luverne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Troy, AL	19 mi	2,027	39%
Greenville, AL	23 mi	1,235	43%
Elba, AL	24 mi	975	37%
Opp, AL	30 mi	1,630	42%
Andalusia, AL	31 mi	1,800	50%
Enterprise, AL	37 mi	4,414	42%

Hospices serving Luverne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Troy	Troy, AL	19 mi	(334) 566-4357
Southerncare Greenville	Greenville, AL	22 mi	(334) 382-1406
Aveanna Hospice Of Greenville	Greenville, AL	22 mi	(334) 383-9688
Gentiva	Enterprise, AL	36 mi	(334) 792-1100
Acg Hospice-Enterprise	Enterprise, AL	36 mi	(334) 897-0650

Nursing homes near Luverne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Luverne Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Luverne, AL	0.3 mi	4 of 5	151	(334) 335-6528
Troy Health & Rehabilitation Center	Troy, AL	19 mi	1 of 5	220	(334) 566-0880
Elba Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Elba, AL	23 mi	1 of 5	111	(334) 897-2257
Crowne Health Care Of Greenville	Greenville, AL	23 mi	5 of 5	118	(334) 382-2693

Straight-line miles from the center of Luverne. 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 Luverne

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 45% of the $2,567 monthly median income of Luverne 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 Luverne: common questions

Which hospices serve Luverne?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Luverne ZIP codes, including Compassus-Troy, Southerncare Greenville, Aveanna Hospice Of Greenville.

How much does respite care cost in Luverne?

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 45% of the $2,567 monthly median income of Luverne 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 Luverne. 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 Luverne, AL