Respite Care in Tuscumbia, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tuscumbia, AL: the local picture

1,963

residents 65 or older (22% of Tuscumbia)

63%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Colbert County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tuscumbia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tuscumbia live with someone: 63% 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 845 Tuscumbia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (41% in Colbert County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Tuscumbia compared with Colbert County and Alabama

Census figure	Tuscumbia	Colbert County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	41%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,715	$41,996	—

Older residents in towns around Tuscumbia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sheffield, AL	2.7 mi	2,392	43%
Muscle Shoals, AL	4.2 mi	3,033	34%
Florence, AL	8.0 mi	7,294	43%
Underwood-Petersville, AL	11 mi	787	36%
Russellville, AL	15 mi	1,593	47%
Moulton, AL	29 mi	967	41%

Hospices serving Tuscumbia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals	Tuscumbia, AL	2.4 mi	(256) 314-1204
Amedisys Hospice Of Florence	Florence, AL	8.2 mi	(256) 760-7877
Preferred Hospice	Florence, AL	8.2 mi	(256) 767-1322
Compassus-Florence	Florence, AL	15 mi	(256) 757-2414
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	42 mi	(256) 905-0280

Nursing homes near Tuscumbia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cottage Of The Shoals	Tuscumbia, AL	1.5 mi	4 of 5	103	(256) 383-4541
Keller Landing	Tuscumbia, AL	1.6 mi	5 of 5	109	(256) 383-1535
Cypress Cove Care Center	Muscle Shoals, AL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	90	(256) 381-4330
El Reposo Nursing Facility	Florence, AL	5.8 mi	3 of 5	60	(256) 757-2143

Straight-line miles from the center of Tuscumbia. 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 Tuscumbia

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 33% of the $3,476 monthly median income of Tuscumbia 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 Tuscumbia: common questions

Which hospices serve Tuscumbia?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Tuscumbia ZIP codes, including Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals, Amedisys Hospice Of Florence, Preferred Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tuscumbia?

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 33% of the $3,476 monthly median income of Tuscumbia 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 Tuscumbia. 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 Tuscumbia

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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 Tuscumbia, AL