Respite Care in Phenix City, AL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Phenix City, AL: the local picture

4,957

residents 65 or older (13% of Phenix City)

60%

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

46%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Phenix City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Phenix City live with someone: 60% 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 2,216 Phenix City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (46% in Russell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Phenix City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Phenix City compared with Russell County and Alabama

Census figure	Phenix City	Russell County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	8.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,264	$33,885	—

Older residents in towns around Phenix City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ladonia, AL	3.5 mi	436	51%
Smiths Station, AL	6.2 mi	744	48%
Columbus, GA	9.9 mi	30,092	37%
Cusseta, GA	16 mi	397	34%
Opelika, AL	25 mi	6,049	29%
Valley, AL	26 mi	1,645	43%

Hospices serving Phenix City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Columbus Hospice Of Alabama	Phenix City, AL	3.1 mi	(334) 664-0075
Gentiva	Columbus, GA	5.3 mi	(706) 653-0835
Columbus Hospice, Inc.	Columbus, GA	8.3 mi	(706) 569-7992
Chattahoochee Hospice Inc	Valley, AL	26 mi	(334) 756-8043
Gentiva Phenix City	Auburn, AL	26 mi	(334) 298-8898

Nursing homes near Phenix City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canterbury Health Care Facility	Phenix City, AL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	137	(334) 291-0485
Parkwood Health Care Facility	Phenix City, AL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	74	(334) 297-0237
Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation Center	Phenix City, AL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	86	(334) 298-8247
Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - West	Columbus, GA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	166	(706) 324-2251

Straight-line miles from the center of Phenix City. 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 Phenix City

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 37% of the $3,105 monthly median income of Phenix City 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 Phenix City: common questions

Which hospices serve Phenix City?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Phenix City ZIP codes, including Columbus Hospice Of Alabama, Gentiva, Columbus Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Phenix City?

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 37% of the $3,105 monthly median income of Phenix City 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 Phenix City. 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 Phenix City, AL