Respite Care in Triana, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Triana, AL: the local picture

325

residents 65 or older (8.2% of Triana)

94%

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

53%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Triana ZIP codes

Most older adults in Triana live with someone: 94% 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 172 Triana residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (40% in Morgan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Triana compared with Morgan County and Alabama

Census figure	Triana	Morgan County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.5%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	8.2%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,815	$48,229	—

Older residents in towns around Triana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madison, AL	8.5 mi	7,628	25%
Priceville, AL	8.6 mi	461	44%
Huntsville, AL	8.6 mi	36,541	35%
Decatur, AL	14 mi	10,356	39%
Hartselle, AL	15 mi	2,752	46%
Owens Cross Roads, AL	17 mi	339	33%

Hospices serving Triana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville	Madison, AL	8.5 mi	(256) 203-8508
Affinity Hospice Madison	Madison, AL	8.5 mi	(256) 772-8108
Hospice Of North Alabama, LLC	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	(256) 533-4300
Gentiva Huntsville	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	(256) 837-1290
Hospice Family Care	Huntsville, AL	12 mi	(256) 650-1212

Nursing homes near Triana (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison Manor Nursing Home	Madison, AL	6.6 mi	3 of 5	80	(256) 772-9243
Fairview At Redstone Village	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	4 of 5	56	(256) 881-6717
Brookshire Healthcare Center	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	3 of 5	129	(256) 837-1730
Windsor House	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	117	(256) 837-8585

Straight-line miles from the center of Triana. 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 Triana

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 17% of the $6,735 monthly median income of Triana 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 Triana: common questions

Which hospices serve Triana?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Triana ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville, Affinity Hospice Madison, Hospice Of North Alabama, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Triana?

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 17% of the $6,735 monthly median income of Triana 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 Triana. 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 Triana

More senior care near Triana

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Other care in Triana

More for Triana families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Triana, AL