Respite Care in Valley, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Valley, AL: the local picture

1,645

residents 65 or older (16% of Valley)

66%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Chambers County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Valley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Valley live with someone: 66% 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 668 Valley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (42% in Chambers County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Valley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Valley compared with Chambers County and Alabama

Census figure	Valley	Chambers County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	7.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,040	$40,092	—

Older residents in towns around Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huguley, AL	3.5 mi	523	49%
Lanett, AL	4.0 mi	1,163	43%
West Point, GA	7.6 mi	349	55%
La Fayette, AL	13 mi	615	46%
Opelika, AL	14 mi	6,049	29%
LaGrange, GA	18 mi	4,747	40%

Hospices serving Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chattahoochee Hospice Inc	Valley, AL	1.8 mi	(334) 756-8043
Gentiva Phenix City	Auburn, AL	23 mi	(334) 298-8898
Compassus-Auburn	Auburn, AL	23 mi	(334) 826-1899
Columbus Hospice Of Alabama	Phenix City, AL	24 mi	(334) 664-0075
Ivy Creek Hospice	Dadeville, AL	33 mi	(256) 825-7821

Nursing homes near Valley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eamc Lanier Nursing Home	Valley, AL	2.5 mi	5 of 5	103	(334) 756-1401
Diversicare Of Lanett	Lanett, AL	3.9 mi	4 of 5	85	(334) 644-1111
Lafayette Nursing Home	Lafayette, AL	13 mi	2 of 5	63	(334) 864-9371
Lafayette Extended Care	Lafayette, AL	14 mi	2 of 5	69	(334) 864-8854

Straight-line miles from the center of Valley. 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 Valley

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 38% of the $3,087 monthly median income of Valley 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 Valley: common questions

Which hospices serve Valley?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Valley ZIP codes, including Chattahoochee Hospice Inc, Gentiva Phenix City, Compassus-Auburn.

How much does respite care cost in Valley?

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 38% of the $3,087 monthly median income of Valley 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 Valley. 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 Valley

More senior care near Valley

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Valley

More for Valley families

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 Valley, AL