Respite Care in Montgomery, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Montgomery, AL: the local picture

31,565

residents 65 or older (16% of Montgomery)

64%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Montgomery ZIP codes

Most older adults in Montgomery live with someone: 64% 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 12,045 Montgomery residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Montgomery ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Montgomery compared with Alabama

Census figure	Montgomery	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,688	—

Older residents in towns around Montgomery

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pike Road, AL	10 mi	1,338	28%
Redland, AL	12 mi	906	25%
Emerald Mountain, AL	12 mi	370	45%
Millbrook, AL	12 mi	2,715	46%
Prattville, AL	13 mi	5,983	43%
Wetumpka, AL	14 mi	1,134	50%

Hospices serving Montgomery

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice Prattville	Montgomery, AL	0.4 mi	(334) 289-1007
Baptist Hospice	Montgomery, AL	2.9 mi	(334) 395-5000
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	5.2 mi	(334) 395-7789
Aveanna Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	5.2 mi	(334) 514-0244
Compassus-Troy	Troy, AL	42 mi	(334) 566-4357

Nursing homes near Montgomery (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	138	(334) 263-1643
John Knox Manor Inc I I	Montgomery, AL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	98	(334) 281-6336
Hillview Terrace	Montgomery, AL	2.5 mi	2 of 5	143	(334) 272-0171
Rivertown Health And Rehabilitation Center	Montgomery, AL	2.7 mi	1 of 5	121	(334) 281-6826

Straight-line miles from the center of Montgomery. 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 Montgomery

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 26% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Montgomery 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 Montgomery: common questions

Which hospices serve Montgomery?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Montgomery ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice Prattville, Baptist Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery.

How much does respite care cost in Montgomery?

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 26% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Montgomery 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 Montgomery. 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 Montgomery

More senior care near Montgomery

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Montgomery

More for Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL