Respite Care in Winfield, AL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Winfield, AL: the local picture

1,264

residents 65 or older (25% of Winfield)

70%

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

66%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Marion County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Winfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Winfield live with someone: 70% 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 759 Winfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (66%) (50% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Winfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Winfield compared with Marion County and Alabama

Census figure	Winfield	Marion County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	66%	50%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	4.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,109	$36,084	—

Older residents in towns around Winfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fayette, AL	17 mi	934	39%
Hamilton, AL	17 mi	1,629	60%
Haleyville, AL	23 mi	700	53%
Jasper, AL	31 mi	3,006	43%
Russellville, AL	40 mi	1,593	47%
Amory, MS	40 mi	1,311	42%

Hospices serving Winfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northwest Alabama	Winfield, AL	0.5 mi	(205) 487-8140
Access Hospice	Jasper, AL	30 mi	(205) 385-0200
Southeast Hospice Network	Jasper, AL	30 mi	(205) 387-2300
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman	Cullman, AL	58 mi	(256) 739-4409
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	62 mi	(256) 905-0280

Nursing homes near Winfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Winfield	Winfield, AL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	123	(205) 487-4211
Sunset Manor	Guin, AL	7.6 mi	4 of 5	71	(205) 468-3331
Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Carbon Hill, AL	16 mi	1 of 5	59	(205) 924-4404
Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care Unit	Fayette, AL	16 mi	5 of 5	122	(205) 932-5966

Straight-line miles from the center of Winfield. 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 Winfield

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 39% of the $3,009 monthly median income of Winfield 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 Winfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Winfield?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Winfield ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Northwest Alabama, Access Hospice, Southeast Hospice Network.

How much does respite care cost in Winfield?

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 39% of the $3,009 monthly median income of Winfield 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 Winfield. 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 Winfield, AL