Respite Care in Northport, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Northport, AL: the local picture

4,739

residents 65 or older (15% of Northport)

72%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Tuscaloosa County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Northport ZIP codes

Most older adults in Northport 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 1,826 Northport residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (36% in Tuscaloosa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Northport ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Northport compared with Tuscaloosa County and Alabama

Census figure	Northport	Tuscaloosa County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,052	$49,718	—

Older residents in towns around Northport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tuscaloosa, AL	4.2 mi	14,431	31%
Holt, AL	6.8 mi	491	40%
Cottondale, AL	9.3 mi	424	58%
Brookwood, AL	15 mi	233	32%
Coaling, AL	15 mi	198	34%
Moundville, AL	18 mi	262	41%

Hospices serving Northport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper	Northport, AL	1.3 mi	(205) 387-9339
Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa	Northport, AL	2.1 mi	(205) 633-3705
Hospice Of West Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	8.4 mi	(205) 345-0067
Enhabit Hospice Birmingham	Hoover, AL	45 mi	(205) 824-8681
Amedisys Hospice Of Birmingham	Homewood, AL	48 mi	(205) 868-9221

Nursing homes near Northport (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forest Manor Health And Rehab	Northport, AL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	182	(205) 339-5400
Glen Haven Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Northport, AL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	200	(205) 339-5700
Park Manor Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Northport, AL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	152	(205) 339-5300
Hunter Creek Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Northport, AL	2.3 mi	3 of 5	78	(205) 339-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Northport. 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 Northport

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 25% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Northport 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 Northport: common questions

Which hospices serve Northport?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Northport ZIP codes, including Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper, Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa, Hospice Of West Alabama.

How much does respite care cost in Northport?

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 25% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Northport 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 Northport. 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 Northport, AL