Respite Care in Union Springs, AL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Union Springs, AL: the local picture

556

residents 65 or older (17% of Union Springs)

41%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bullock County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Union Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Union Springs live with someone: 41% 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 197 Union Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (33% in Bullock County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Union Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Union Springs compared with Bullock County and Alabama

Census figure	Union Springs	Bullock County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	39%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	31%	12%
Households with no vehicle	10%	10.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,454	$20,263	—

Older residents in towns around Union Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tuskegee, AL	19 mi	1,311	33%
Pike Road, AL	25 mi	1,338	28%
Troy, AL	28 mi	2,027	39%
Tallassee, AL	29 mi	1,084	54%
Emerald Mountain, AL	31 mi	370	45%
Redland, AL	34 mi	906	25%

Hospices serving Union Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Troy	Troy, AL	28 mi	(334) 566-4357
Gentiva Phenix City	Auburn, AL	32 mi	(334) 298-8898
Compassus-Auburn	Auburn, AL	32 mi	(334) 826-1899
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	32 mi	(334) 395-7789
Aveanna Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	32 mi	(334) 514-0244

Nursing homes near Union Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility	Union Springs, AL	1.5 mi	5 of 5	123	(334) 738-5590
Magnolia Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center	Tuskegee, AL	20 mi	1 of 5	111	(334) 727-4960

Straight-line miles from the center of Union Springs. 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 Union Springs

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 80% of the $1,455 monthly median income of Union Springs 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 Union Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Union Springs?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Union Springs ZIP codes, including Compassus-Troy, Gentiva Phenix City, Compassus-Auburn.

How much does respite care cost in Union Springs?

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 80% of the $1,455 monthly median income of Union Springs 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 Union Springs. 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 Union Springs

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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 Union Springs, AL