Respite Care in Sylacauga, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sylacauga, AL: the local picture

2,438

residents 65 or older (20% of Sylacauga)

75%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Talladega County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sylacauga ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sylacauga live with someone: 75% 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 999 Sylacauga residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (43% in Talladega County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Sylacauga compared with Talladega County and Alabama

Census figure	Sylacauga	Talladega County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	6.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,856	$45,779	—

Older residents in towns around Sylacauga

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Childersburg, AL	8.1 mi	875	33%
Talladega, AL	20 mi	2,591	41%
Columbiana, AL	20 mi	809	37%
Chelsea, AL	22 mi	2,538	24%
Pell City, AL	26 mi	2,425	39%
Highland Lakes, AL	26 mi	1,162	35%

Hospices serving Sylacauga

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Coosa Valley Hospice	Sylacauga, AL	1.2 mi	(256) 401-4545
Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City	Pell City, AL	28 mi	(205) 813-0290
Compassus Southern Alabama	Pell City, AL	28 mi	(205) 447-1114
Gentiva Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	33 mi	(205) 870-4340
Enhabit Hospice Birmingham	Hoover, AL	34 mi	(205) 824-8681

Nursing homes near Sylacauga (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sylacauga Health And Rehab Services	Sylacauga, AL	1.5 mi	4 of 5	149	(256) 245-7402
Coosa Valley Healthcare Center	Sylacauga, AL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	85	(256) 249-5604
Goodwater Healthcare Center	Goodwater, AL	15 mi	5 of 5	72	(256) 839-6711
Columbiana Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Columbiana, AL	18 mi	4 of 5	63	(205) 669-1712

Straight-line miles from the center of Sylacauga. 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 Sylacauga

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 31% of the $3,738 monthly median income of Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga: common questions

Which hospices serve Sylacauga?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Sylacauga ZIP codes, including Coosa Valley Hospice, Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City, Compassus Southern Alabama.

How much does respite care cost in Sylacauga?

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 31% of the $3,738 monthly median income of Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga. 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 Sylacauga, AL