Hospice Support in Tucker, GA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Tucker, GA: the local picture

57

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tucker ZIP codes

873

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in DeKalb County)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

Medicare lists 57 hospices whose service area includes Tucker ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Guardian Angels Hospice in Tucker (1.1 mi) and Divine Guardian, LLC in Tucker (1.1 mi).

1,832 Tucker residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Tucker compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Tucker	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	7.0%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,341	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Tucker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Clarkston, GA	3.2 mi	598	20%
Stone Mountain, GA	3.3 mi	902	34%
Mountain Park, GA	4.0 mi	2,398	23%
Lilburn, GA	4.9 mi	2,558	25%
Scottdale, GA	5.0 mi	1,151	34%
North Decatur, GA	5.6 mi	3,450	38%

Hospices serving Tucker

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Guardian Angels Hospice	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(470) 242-5682
Divine Guardian, LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(770) 837-0673
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(470) 354-3231
Generations Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(404) 386-2005
1ST Care Palliative And Hospice Services	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(770) 696-1518
Circle Of Hope Hospice	Norcross, GA	4.3 mi	(678) 691-9773

Straight-line miles from the center of Tucker. 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 Tucker

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 21% of the $5,695 monthly median income of Tucker 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 Tucker: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Tucker?

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 21% of the $5,695 monthly median income of Tucker 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 Tucker, GA