Respite Care in Tallassee, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tallassee, AL: the local picture

1,084

residents 65 or older (21% of Tallassee)

67%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Elmore County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tallassee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tallassee live with someone: 67% 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 547 Tallassee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (37% in Elmore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Tallassee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tallassee compared with Elmore County and Alabama

Census figure	Tallassee	Elmore County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	25%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,839	$63,787	—

Older residents in towns around Tallassee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Emerald Mountain, AL	13 mi	370	45%
Tuskegee, AL	15 mi	1,311	33%
Redland, AL	15 mi	906	25%
Wetumpka, AL	18 mi	1,134	50%
Dadeville, AL	21 mi	549	50%
Pike Road, AL	22 mi	1,338	28%

Hospices serving Tallassee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice Care	Tallassee, AL	1.3 mi	(334) 283-6541
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	20 mi	(334) 395-7789
Aveanna Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	20 mi	(334) 514-0244
Ivy Creek Hospice	Dadeville, AL	21 mi	(256) 825-7821
Compassus-Auburn	Auburn, AL	25 mi	(334) 826-1899

Nursing homes near Tallassee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tallassee Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Tallassee, AL	3.7 mi	2 of 5	111	(334) 283-3975
Magnolia Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center	Tuskegee, AL	14 mi	1 of 5	111	(334) 727-4960
Wetumpka Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Wetumpka, AL	19 mi	1 of 5	121	(334) 567-5131
Dadeville Healthcare Center	Dadeville, AL	22 mi	3 of 5	144	(256) 825-9244

Straight-line miles from the center of Tallassee. 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 Tallassee

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 26% of the $4,487 monthly median income of Tallassee 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 Tallassee: common questions

Which hospices serve Tallassee?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Tallassee ZIP codes, including Community Hospice Care, Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery, Aveanna Hospice Of Montgomery.

How much does respite care cost in Tallassee?

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 26% of the $4,487 monthly median income of Tallassee 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 Tallassee. 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 Tallassee

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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 Tallassee, AL