Respite Care in Moores Mill, AL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moores Mill, AL: the local picture

1,072

residents 65 or older (17% of Moores Mill)

72%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moores Mill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moores Mill live with someone: 72% 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 445 Moores Mill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (35% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Moores Mill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Moores Mill compared with Madison County and Alabama

Census figure	Moores Mill	Madison County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,315	$65,028	—

Older residents in towns around Moores Mill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Meridianville, AL	3.8 mi	1,424	37%
Hazel Green, AL	5.6 mi	632	44%
Harvest, AL	14 mi	957	36%
Huntsville, AL	14 mi	36,541	35%
Park City, TN	16 mi	500	36%
Madison, AL	17 mi	7,628	25%

Hospices serving Moores Mill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of North Alabama, LLC	Huntsville, AL	12 mi	(256) 533-4300
Gentiva Huntsville	Huntsville, AL	12 mi	(256) 837-1290
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville	Madison, AL	16 mi	(256) 203-8508
Affinity Hospice Madison	Madison, AL	16 mi	(256) 772-8108
Hospice Family Care	Huntsville, AL	16 mi	(256) 650-1212

Nursing homes near Moores Mill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center	Huntsville, AL	7.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(256) 852-9290
Diversicare Of Big Springs	Huntsville, AL	9.7 mi	4 of 5	145	(256) 539-5111
The Health Center At Research Park	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	91	(256) 489-6800
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	159	(256) 881-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Moores Mill. 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 Moores Mill

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 22% of the $5,193 monthly median income of Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill: common questions

Which hospices serve Moores Mill?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Moores Mill ZIP codes, including Hospice Of North Alabama, LLC, Gentiva Huntsville, Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville.

How much does respite care cost in Moores Mill?

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 22% of the $5,193 monthly median income of Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill. 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 Moores Mill, AL