Hospice Support in Jefferson, GA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Jefferson, GA: the local picture

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jefferson ZIP codes

232

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

28%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (17% in Jackson County)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jackson County)

Medicare lists 21 hospices whose service area includes Jefferson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County, LLC in Watkinsville (13 mi) and Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care in Bogart (15 mi).

462 Jefferson residents 65 or older live alone (28% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Jefferson compared with Jackson County and Georgia

Census figure	Jefferson	Jackson County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	17%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	5.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,644	$59,066	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pendergrass, GA	4.8 mi	134	18%
Commerce, GA	9.0 mi	1,081	23%
Hoschton, GA	9.7 mi	627	19%
Statham, GA	12 mi	433	7.2%
Winder, GA	12 mi	2,342	30%
Braselton, GA	12 mi	3,012	22%

Hospices serving Jefferson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County, LLC	Watkinsville, GA	13 mi	(404) 763-1456
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Bogart, GA	15 mi	(770) 725-2399
Amedisys Hospice	Athens, GA	17 mi	(706) 369-3550
Compassus-Athens	Athens, GA	17 mi	(706) 354-1707
Family Hospice	Athens, GA	17 mi	(800) 410-4663
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC-(Athens)	Athens 706-229-6944, GA	17 mi	(706) 229-6944

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson. 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 Jefferson

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 28% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Jefferson 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 Jefferson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Jefferson?

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 28% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Jefferson 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 Jefferson, GA