Hospice Support in Acworth, GA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Acworth, GA: the local picture

56

Medicare-certified hospices serve Acworth ZIP codes

549

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

48%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Cobb County)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Cobb County)

Medicare lists 56 hospices whose service area includes Acworth ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Acaring Hospice, LLC in Acworth (2.1 mi) and Trinity Hospice Care Of GA in Acworth (2.1 mi).

1,551 Acworth residents 65 or older live alone (48% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Acworth compared with Cobb County and Georgia

Census figure	Acworth	Cobb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	5.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,194	$71,145	—

Older residents in towns around Acworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Kennesaw, GA	4.4 mi	4,581	34%
Cartersville, GA	9.9 mi	2,949	26%
Woodstock, GA	10 mi	4,949	37%
Marietta, GA	11 mi	8,684	37%
Hiram, GA	12 mi	533	25%
Fair Oaks, GA	13 mi	561	14%

Hospices serving Acworth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acaring Hospice, LLC	Acworth, GA	2.1 mi	(678) 800-0050
Trinity Hospice Care Of GA	Acworth, GA	2.1 mi	(770) 599-2477
Georgia Hospice Care	Acworth, GA	2.1 mi	(770) 387-9578
Compassus-Kennesaw	Kennesaw, GA	4.9 mi	(770) 218-1997
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Kennesaw	Kennesaw, GA	4.9 mi	(770) 423-1316
Enhabit Hospice	Kennesaw, GA	4.9 mi	(678) 218-5745

Straight-line miles from the center of Acworth. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Acworth

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Acworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Acworth: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Acworth?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Acworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Acworth, GA