Respite Care in Adairsville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Adairsville, GA: the local picture

1,101

residents 65 or older (22% of Adairsville)

90%

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

4.7%

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

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Adairsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Adairsville live with someone: 90% 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 52 Adairsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (4.7%) (32% in Bartow County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Adairsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Adairsville compared with Bartow County and Georgia

Census figure	Adairsville	Bartow County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	4.7%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	21%	26%
Residents 65 or older	22%	15%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	2.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,297	$50,916	—

Older residents in towns around Adairsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Calhoun, GA	8.9 mi	2,903	32%
Euharlee, GA	16 mi	353	19%
Cartersville, GA	16 mi	2,949	37%
Rome, GA	17 mi	6,259	35%
Lindale, GA	19 mi	595	39%
Aragon, GA	24 mi	194	31%

Hospices serving Adairsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homespun Hospice, LLC	Calhoun, GA	8.7 mi	(678) 986-7746
Compassus-North Georgia	Calhoun, GA	8.7 mi	(706) 602-9001
Tapestry Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC	Calhoun, GA	8.7 mi	(706) 383-8812
Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun	Calhoun, GA	8.7 mi	(706) 602-9546
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville	Cartersville, GA	14 mi	(770) 382-0114

Nursing homes near Adairsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gordon Health And Rehabilitation	Calhoun, GA	11 mi	4 of 5	117	(706) 625-0044
Calhoun Crossing Of Journey LLC	Calhoun, GA	12 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 629-1289
Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rome, GA	13 mi	3 of 5	100	(706) 378-3383
Cartersville Crossing Of Journey LLC	Cartersville, GA	14 mi	3 of 5	74	(770) 606-8800

Straight-line miles from the center of Adairsville. 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 Adairsville

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 52% of the $2,358 monthly median income of Adairsville 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 Adairsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Adairsville?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Adairsville ZIP codes, including Homespun Hospice, LLC, Compassus-North Georgia, Tapestry Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Adairsville?

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 52% of the $2,358 monthly median income of Adairsville 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 Adairsville. 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 Adairsville, GA