Respite Care in Priceville, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Priceville, AL: the local picture

461

residents 65 or older (12% of Priceville)

69%

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

44%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Priceville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Priceville live with someone: 69% 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 180 Priceville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (40% in Morgan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Priceville compared with Morgan County and Alabama

Census figure	Priceville	Morgan County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,488	$48,229	—

Older residents in towns around Priceville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Decatur, AL	6.8 mi	10,356	39%
Hartselle, AL	7.0 mi	2,752	46%
Triana, AL	8.6 mi	325	53%
Trinity, AL	12 mi	459	37%
Madison, AL	14 mi	7,628	25%
Huntsville, AL	16 mi	36,541	35%

Hospices serving Priceville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	6.9 mi	(256) 905-0280
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Decatur, AL	7.3 mi	(205) 350-5585
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	7.3 mi	(256) 350-8688
Affinity Hospice Madison	Madison, AL	15 mi	(256) 772-8108
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville	Madison, AL	15 mi	(256) 203-8508

Nursing homes near Priceville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River City Center	Decatur, AL	6.4 mi	1 of 5	183	(256) 355-6911
Decatur Health & Rehab Center	Decatur, AL	7.7 mi	1 of 5	119	(256) 340-5765
Summerford Health And Rehab, LLC	Falkville, AL	10 mi	2 of 5	216	(256) 784-5275
Falkville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Falkville, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	116	(256) 784-5291

Straight-line miles from the center of Priceville. 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 Priceville

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 30% of the $3,874 monthly median income of Priceville 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 Priceville: common questions

Which hospices serve Priceville?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Priceville ZIP codes, including Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc, Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur.

How much does respite care cost in Priceville?

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 30% of the $3,874 monthly median income of Priceville 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 Priceville. 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 Priceville, AL