Respite Care in Warrior, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Warrior, AL: the local picture

719

residents 65 or older (22% of Warrior)

75%

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

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jefferson County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Warrior ZIP codes

Most older adults in Warrior live with someone: 75% 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 436 Warrior residents aged 65 or older report a disability (61%) (38% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Warrior ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Warrior compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Warrior	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,857	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Warrior

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kimberly, AL	2.8 mi	553	49%
Morris, AL	4.8 mi	328	37%
Gardendale, AL	9.7 mi	2,920	36%
Mount Olive, AL	11 mi	680	48%
Pinson, AL	11 mi	1,207	46%
Remlap, AL	13 mi	611	27%

Hospices serving Warrior

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	6.6 mi	(205) 583-4673
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	16 mi	(205) 939-8799
Oasis Healthcare - Moody	Birmingham, AL	16 mi	(205) 640-3303
Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham	Trussville, AL	18 mi	(205) 228-0600
Expect Care Hospice	Hoover, AL	20 mi	(205) 444-0126

Nursing homes near Warrior (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Magnolia Ridge	Gardendale, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	148	(205) 631-8709
Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	14 mi	1 of 5	190	(205) 849-2352
Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	15 mi	2 of 5	132	(205) 854-1361
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc	Hanceville, AL	17 mi	2 of 5	208	(256) 352-6481

Straight-line miles from the center of Warrior. 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 Warrior

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 $4,405 monthly median income of Warrior 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 Warrior: common questions

Which hospices serve Warrior?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Warrior ZIP codes, including Acg Hospice-Gardendale, Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham, Oasis Healthcare - Moody.

How much does respite care cost in Warrior?

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 $4,405 monthly median income of Warrior 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 Warrior. 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 Warrior

More senior care near Warrior

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Warrior

More for Warrior 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 Warrior, AL