Respite Care in Wetumpka, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wetumpka, AL: the local picture

1,134

residents 65 or older (15% of Wetumpka)

52%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Elmore County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wetumpka ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wetumpka live with someone: 52% 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 476 Wetumpka residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (37% in Elmore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Wetumpka ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wetumpka compared with Elmore County and Alabama

Census figure	Wetumpka	Elmore County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	25%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	8.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,893	$63,787	—

Older residents in towns around Wetumpka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Redland, AL	5.5 mi	906	25%
Emerald Mountain, AL	9.2 mi	370	45%
Holtville, AL	9.4 mi	697	34%
Millbrook, AL	10 mi	2,715	46%
Montgomery, AL	14 mi	31,565	39%
Pine Level, AL	15 mi	712	37%

Hospices serving Wetumpka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	12 mi	(334) 395-7789
Aveanna Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	12 mi	(334) 514-0244
Enhabit Hospice Prattville	Montgomery, AL	13 mi	(334) 289-1007
Baptist Hospice	Montgomery, AL	16 mi	(334) 395-5000
Community Hospice Care	Tallassee, AL	18 mi	(334) 283-6541

Nursing homes near Wetumpka (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wetumpka Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Wetumpka, AL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	121	(334) 567-5131
Merry Wood Lodge	Elmore, AL	6.9 mi	1 of 5	124	(334) 567-8484
Montgomery Children's Specialty Center	Montgomery, AL	9.3 mi	3 of 5	54	(334) 261-3445
Hillview Terrace	Montgomery, AL	11 mi	2 of 5	143	(334) 272-0171

Straight-line miles from the center of Wetumpka. 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 Wetumpka

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 24% of the $4,741 monthly median income of Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka: common questions

Which hospices serve Wetumpka?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Wetumpka ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery, Aveanna Hospice Of Montgomery, Enhabit Hospice Prattville.

How much does respite care cost in Wetumpka?

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 24% of the $4,741 monthly median income of Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka. 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.

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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 Wetumpka, AL