Respite Care in Acworth, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Acworth, GA: the local picture

3,299

residents 65 or older (15% of Acworth)

52%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

42%

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

56

Medicare-certified hospices serve Acworth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Acworth live with someone: 52% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,380 Acworth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (28% in Cobb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 56 hospices serving Acworth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Acworth compared with Cobb County and Georgia

Census figure	Acworth	Cobb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	23%	26%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	3.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,194	$71,145	—

Older residents in towns around Acworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kennesaw, GA	4.4 mi	4,581	36%
Cartersville, GA	9.9 mi	2,949	37%
Woodstock, GA	10 mi	4,949	21%
Marietta, GA	11 mi	8,684	33%
Hiram, GA	12 mi	533	41%
Fair Oaks, GA	13 mi	561	28%

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

Nursing homes near Acworth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr	Kennesaw, GA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	100	(770) 427-7256
Marietta Center For Nursing And Healing	Marietta, GA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	154	(770) 422-2451
Roselane Health Center By Harborview	Marietta, GA	9.6 mi	2 of 5	137	(770) 792-9800
Tower Road Post Acute, LLC	Marietta, GA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	138	(770) 422-8913

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 respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Acworth: common questions

Which hospices serve Acworth?

Medicare lists 56 hospices for Acworth ZIP codes, including Acaring Hospice, LLC, Trinity Hospice Care Of GA, Georgia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Acworth. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Georgia.

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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.

Respite Care in Acworth, GA