Georgia

Respite Care in Georgia

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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Georgia

Respite Care in Georgia at a glance

1,765,603

residents 65 or older (15.8% of Georgia, ACS 2024)

153,988

residents 85 or older

$14.07

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

state minimum wage per hour

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). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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Respite Care by city in Georgia

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