Respite Care in Ozark, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ozark, AL: the local picture

3,213

residents 65 or older (22% of Ozark)

70%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Dale County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ozark ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ozark live with someone: 70% 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 1,214 Ozark residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (40% in Dale County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Ozark ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ozark compared with Dale County and Alabama

Census figure	Ozark	Dale County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,754	$48,219	—

Older residents in towns around Ozark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Rucker, AL	8.6 mi	28	0.0%
Daleville, AL	12 mi	968	36%
Enterprise, AL	15 mi	4,414	42%
Headland, AL	18 mi	820	35%
Dothan, AL	21 mi	13,436	36%
Taylor, AL	22 mi	358	39%

Hospices serving Ozark

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center	Ozark, AL	0.9 mi	(334) 774-1380
Dayspring Hospice, LLC	Enterprise, AL	14 mi	(334) 347-2999
Gentiva	Enterprise, AL	14 mi	(334) 792-1100
Acg Hospice-Enterprise	Enterprise, AL	14 mi	(334) 897-0650
Acg Hospice -Dothan	Dothan, AL	27 mi	(866) 266-5059

Nursing homes near Ozark (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ozark Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Ozark, AL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	149	(334) 774-2561
Oakview Manor Health Care Center	Ozark, AL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	138	(334) 774-2631
Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center	Enterprise, AL	15 mi	1 of 5	257	(334) 347-9541
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center	Dothan, AL	18 mi	4 of 5	165	(334) 794-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Ozark. 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 Ozark

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 27% of the $4,313 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark: common questions

Which hospices serve Ozark?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Ozark ZIP codes, including Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center, Dayspring Hospice, LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Ozark?

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 27% of the $4,313 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark. 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 Ozark

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Other care in Ozark

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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 Ozark, AL