Respite Care in McCalla, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McCalla, AL: the local picture

2,688

residents 65 or older (20% of McCalla)

87%

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

37%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve McCalla ZIP codes

Most older adults in McCalla live with someone: 87% 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 978 McCalla residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (38% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving McCalla ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

McCalla compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	McCalla	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,591	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around McCalla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bessemer, AL	5.7 mi	5,601	52%
Lake View, AL	6.2 mi	418	22%
Hueytown, AL	7.3 mi	3,098	42%
Helena, AL	8.6 mi	2,740	24%
Brighton, AL	11 mi	563	54%
Midfield, AL	12 mi	628	55%

Hospices serving McCalla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice Birmingham	Hoover, AL	12 mi	(205) 824-8681
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham	Pelham, AL	15 mi	(205) 663-6887
Amedisys Hospice Of Birmingham	Homewood, AL	17 mi	(205) 868-9221
Affinity Hospice	Birmingham, AL	17 mi	(205) 949-0400
Expect Care Hospice	Hoover, AL	18 mi	(205) 444-0126

Nursing homes near McCalla (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plantation Manor Nursing Home	Mc Calla, AL	1.4 mi	3 of 5	103	(205) 477-6161
Oaks On Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility	Bessemer, AL	4.6 mi	1 of 5	130	(205) 497-4520
Diversicare Of Bessemer	Bessemer, AL	5.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(205) 425-5241
Stonehaven Health And Rehabilitation Center	Bessemer, AL	10 mi	1 of 5	79	(205) 428-9383

Straight-line miles from the center of McCalla. 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 McCalla

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 19% of the $5,966 monthly median income of McCalla 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 McCalla: common questions

Which hospices serve McCalla?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for McCalla ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice Birmingham, Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham, Amedisys Hospice Of Birmingham.

How much does respite care cost in McCalla?

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 19% of the $5,966 monthly median income of McCalla 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 McCalla. 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 McCalla, AL