Respite Care in Remlap, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Remlap, AL: the local picture

611

residents 65 or older (22% of Remlap)

77%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Blount County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Remlap ZIP codes

Most older adults in Remlap live with someone: 77% 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 163 Remlap residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (36% in Blount County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Remlap ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Remlap compared with Blount County and Alabama

Census figure	Remlap	Blount County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,297	$45,352	—

Older residents in towns around Remlap

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clay, AL	7.7 mi	1,944	45%
Springville, AL	7.8 mi	1,294	24%
Pinson, AL	7.8 mi	1,207	46%
Argo, AL	9.5 mi	370	22%
Trussville, AL	11 mi	4,591	30%
Oneonta, AL	11 mi	1,448	37%

Hospices serving Remlap

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham	Trussville, AL	12 mi	(205) 228-0600
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	15 mi	(205) 583-4673
Acg Hospice-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	27 mi	(205) 349-3065
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	27 mi	(205) 437-8655
Gentiva Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	27 mi	(205) 870-4340

Nursing homes near Remlap (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Oneonta	Oneonta, AL	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(205) 274-2365
Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	13 mi	2 of 5	132	(205) 854-1361
Tlc Nursing Center	Oneonta, AL	13 mi	4 of 5	103	(205) 625-3520
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville	Trussville, AL	13 mi	3 of 5	125	(205) 655-3226

Straight-line miles from the center of Remlap. 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 Remlap

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 $3,858 monthly median income of Remlap 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 Remlap: common questions

Which hospices serve Remlap?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Remlap ZIP codes, including Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham, Acg Hospice-Gardendale, Acg Hospice-Birmingham.

How much does respite care cost in Remlap?

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 $3,858 monthly median income of Remlap 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 Remlap. 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 Remlap, AL