Hospice Support in Forsyth, GA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Forsyth, GA: the local picture

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Forsyth ZIP codes

102

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Monroe County)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Monroe County)

Medicare lists 27 hospices whose service area includes Forsyth ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe in Macon (15 mi) and Pruitthealth Hospice-Macon in Macon (15 mi).

144 Forsyth residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Forsyth compared with Monroe County and Georgia

Census figure	Forsyth	Monroe County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	4.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	8.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,008	$65,458	—

Older residents in towns around Forsyth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Barnesville, GA	12 mi	782	34%
Jackson, GA	18 mi	926	20%
Macon, GA	21 mi	25,755	31%
Monticello, GA	23 mi	617	25%
Gray, GA	23 mi	586	56%
Locust Grove, GA	23 mi	737	27%

Hospices serving Forsyth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe	Macon, GA	15 mi	(478) 633-5660
Pruitthealth Hospice-Macon	Macon, GA	15 mi	(478) 745-9204
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon	Macon, GA	15 mi	(478) 321-9070
Family Hospice	Macon, GA	15 mi	(800) 410-4663
Heartland Hospice- Macon	Macon, GA	15 mi	(478) 477-0101
Enhabit Hospice	Macon, GA	15 mi	(478) 474-1155

Straight-line miles from the center of Forsyth. 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 Forsyth

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 22% of the $5,584 monthly median income of Forsyth 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 Forsyth: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Forsyth?

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 22% of the $5,584 monthly median income of Forsyth 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.

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