Respite Care in Moody, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moody, AL: the local picture

2,746

residents 65 or older (20% of Moody)

68%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in St. Clair County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moody ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moody live with someone: 68% 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 994 Moody residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (37% in St. Clair County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Moody ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Moody compared with St. Clair County and Alabama

Census figure	Moody	St. Clair County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,813	$49,413	—

Older residents in towns around Moody

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Margaret, AL	5.1 mi	501	25%
Trussville, AL	5.4 mi	4,591	30%
Leeds, AL	5.9 mi	2,038	31%
Argo, AL	6.1 mi	370	22%
Odenville, AL	7.9 mi	715	36%
Grayson Valley, AL	9.0 mi	694	16%

Hospices serving Moody

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham	Trussville, AL	6.4 mi	(205) 228-0600
Compassus Southern Alabama	Pell City, AL	9.1 mi	(205) 447-1114
Lakeside Hospice Inc	Pell City, AL	9.1 mi	(205) 884-1111
Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City	Pell City, AL	9.1 mi	(205) 813-0290
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	9.2 mi	(205) 939-8799

Nursing homes near Moody (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village At Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility	Pell City, AL	5.9 mi	1 of 5	168	(205) 338-2221
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville	Trussville, AL	6.7 mi	3 of 5	125	(205) 655-3226
Kirkwood By The River	Birmingham, AL	9.4 mi	3 of 5	61	(205) 956-2184
Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	10 mi	2 of 5	132	(205) 854-1361

Straight-line miles from the center of Moody. 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 Moody

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 28% of the $4,151 monthly median income of Moody 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 Moody: common questions

Which hospices serve Moody?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Moody ZIP codes, including Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham, Compassus Southern Alabama, Lakeside Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Moody?

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 28% of the $4,151 monthly median income of Moody 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 Moody. 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 Moody

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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 Moody, AL