Respite Care in Owens Cross Roads, AL
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Respite Care in Owens Cross Roads, AL: the local picture
Most older adults in Owens Cross Roads live with someone: 67% 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 91 Owens Cross Roads residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (35% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Owens Cross Roads ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Owens Cross Roads compared with Madison County and Alabama
| Census figure | Owens Cross Roads | Madison County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 29% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 16% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.0% | 9.5% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,438 | $65,028 | — |
Older residents in towns around Owens Cross Roads
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope, AL | 4.1 mi | 291 | 35% |
| Huntsville, AL | 15 mi | 36,541 | 35% |
| Triana, AL | 17 mi | 325 | 53% |
| Arab, AL | 18 mi | 1,347 | 37% |
| Moores Mill, AL | 19 mi | 1,072 | 42% |
| Guntersville, AL | 19 mi | 1,892 | 37% |
Hospices serving Owens Cross Roads
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Family Care | Huntsville, AL | 6.0 mi | (256) 650-1212 |
| Gentiva Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | 12 mi | (256) 837-1290 |
| Hospice Of North Alabama, LLC | Huntsville, AL | 12 mi | (256) 533-4300 |
| Affinity Hospice Madison | Madison, AL | 19 mi | (256) 772-8108 |
| Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville | Madison, AL | 19 mi | (256) 203-8508 |
Nursing homes near Owens Cross Roads (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Owens Cross Roads, AL | 0.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 81 | (256) 725-3400 |
| Fairview At Redstone Village | Huntsville, AL | 6.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 56 | (256) 881-6717 |
| Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace | Huntsville, AL | 8.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 59 | (256) 261-1602 |
| Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Huntsville, AL | 9.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 105 | (256) 883-8656 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Owens Cross Roads. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Owens Cross Roads
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 32% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Owens Cross Roads 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Owens Cross Roads: common questions
Which hospices serve Owens Cross Roads?
Medicare lists 15 hospices for Owens Cross Roads ZIP codes, including Hospice Family Care, Gentiva Huntsville, Hospice Of North Alabama, LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Owens Cross Roads?
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 32% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Owens Cross Roads 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 Owens Cross Roads. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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