Respite Care in Weaver, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weaver, AL: the local picture

462

residents 65 or older (14% of Weaver)

65%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Calhoun County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weaver ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weaver live with someone: 65% 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 250 Weaver residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (45% in Calhoun County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Weaver compared with Calhoun County and Alabama

Census figure	Weaver	Calhoun County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	45%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,799	$48,063	—

Older residents in towns around Weaver

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alexandria, AL	3.6 mi	650	50%
Saks, AL	4.2 mi	2,035	49%
Jacksonville, AL	4.7 mi	1,723	53%
Anniston, AL	5.9 mi	4,769	46%
West End-Cobb Town, AL	8.4 mi	542	51%
Choccolocco, AL	8.6 mi	680	22%

Hospices serving Weaver

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama	Anniston, AL	7.5 mi	(256) 831-2031
Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston	Anniston, AL	7.7 mi	(205) 236-5334
Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden	Gadsden, AL	21 mi	(256) 547-3050
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	58 mi	(205) 583-4673
Gentiva Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	58 mi	(205) 870-4340

Nursing homes near Weaver (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jacksonville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Jacksonville, AL	4.4 mi	3 of 5	167	(256) 435-7704
Anniston Health And Rehab Services	Anniston, AL	7.2 mi	4 of 5	85	(256) 236-4949
Nhc Healthcare, Anniston	Anniston, AL	8.8 mi	2 of 5	151	(256) 831-5730
Diversicare Of Oxford	Oxford, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	173	(256) 831-0481

Straight-line miles from the center of Weaver. 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 Weaver

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 29% of the $3,983 monthly median income of Weaver 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 Weaver: common questions

Which hospices serve Weaver?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Weaver ZIP codes, including Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama, Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston, Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden.

How much does respite care cost in Weaver?

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 29% of the $3,983 monthly median income of Weaver 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 Weaver. 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 Weaver

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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 Weaver, AL