Respite Care in Opp, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Opp, AL: the local picture

1,630

residents 65 or older (24% of Opp)

55%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Covington County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Opp ZIP codes

Most older adults in Opp live with someone: 55% 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 627 Opp residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (46% in Covington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Opp ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Opp compared with Covington County and Alabama

Census figure	Opp	Covington County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,534	$38,295	—

Older residents in towns around Opp

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Andalusia, AL	13 mi	1,800	50%
Elba, AL	14 mi	975	37%
Enterprise, AL	24 mi	4,414	42%
Geneva, AL	28 mi	1,109	65%
Luverne, AL	30 mi	588	49%
Fort Rucker, AL	32 mi	28	0.0%

Hospices serving Opp

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice - Andalusia	Andalusia, AL	14 mi	(334) 897-0650
Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia	Andalusia, AL	14 mi	(334) 427-4000
Gentiva	Enterprise, AL	25 mi	(334) 792-1100
Dayspring Hospice, LLC	Enterprise, AL	25 mi	(334) 347-2999
Southerncare Greenville	Greenville, AL	42 mi	(334) 382-1406

Nursing homes near Opp (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Opp Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Opp, AL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	197	(334) 493-4558
Andalusia Manor	Andalusia, AL	14 mi	4 of 5	154	(334) 222-4544
Elba Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Elba, AL	15 mi	1 of 5	111	(334) 897-2257
Florala Health And Rehabilitation LLC	Florala, AL	20 mi	3 of 5	85	(334) 858-8585

Straight-line miles from the center of Opp. 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 Opp

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 43% of the $2,711 monthly median income of Opp 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 Opp: common questions

Which hospices serve Opp?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Opp ZIP codes, including Acg Hospice - Andalusia, Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Opp?

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 43% of the $2,711 monthly median income of Opp 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 Opp. 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 Opp

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Other care in Opp

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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 Opp, AL