Hospice Support in Macon, GA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Macon, GA: the local picture

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Macon ZIP codes

3,161

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

Medicare lists 29 hospices whose service area includes Macon ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Amedisys Hospice in Macon (2.5 mi) and Hospice Care Options Inc. in Macon (4.5 mi).

7,695 Macon residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Macon compared with Georgia

Census figure	Macon	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,301	—

Older residents in towns around Macon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Byron, GA	11 mi	727	25%
Centerville, GA	12 mi	1,460	22%
Warner Robins, GA	15 mi	9,860	35%
Gray, GA	16 mi	586	56%
Fort Valley, GA	21 mi	1,229	40%
Forsyth, GA	21 mi	863	18%

Hospices serving Macon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Macon, GA	2.5 mi	(478) 953-0520
Hospice Care Options Inc.	Macon, GA	4.5 mi	(478) 743-3033
Pruitthealth Hospice-Macon	Macon, GA	6.5 mi	(478) 745-9204
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon	Macon, GA	6.5 mi	(478) 321-9070
Enhabit Hospice	Macon, GA	6.5 mi	(478) 474-1155
Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe	Macon, GA	6.5 mi	(478) 633-5660

Straight-line miles from the center of Macon. 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 Macon

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 34% of the $3,608 monthly median income of Macon 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 Macon: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Macon?

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 34% of the $3,608 monthly median income of Macon 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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