Respite Care in Alpharetta, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alpharetta, GA: the local picture

8,901

residents 65 or older (13% of Alpharetta)

79%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fulton County)

72

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alpharetta ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alpharetta live with someone: 79% 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 2,828 Alpharetta residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (30% in Fulton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 72 hospices serving Alpharetta ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alpharetta compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Alpharetta	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,888	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Alpharetta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Johns Creek, GA	4.7 mi	11,203	23%
Roswell, GA	5.0 mi	14,428	24%
Milton, GA	5.6 mi	4,356	20%
Peachtree Corners, GA	7.5 mi	5,581	18%
Berkeley Lake, GA	7.9 mi	731	15%
Duluth, GA	8.5 mi	4,297	29%

Hospices serving Alpharetta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc	Alpharetta, GA	1.8 mi	(470) 895-0501
Gentiva	Alpharetta, GA	1.8 mi	(770) 952-5574
Golden Rule Hospice, LLC.	Alpharetta, GA	2.6 mi	(470) 395-6567
Ajoy Healthcare	Alpharetta, GA	3.3 mi	(678) 722-5513
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia	Alpharetta, GA	3.5 mi	(404) 250-4950

Nursing homes near Alpharetta (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Roswell Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Roswell, GA	5.8 mi	1 of 5	268	(770) 998-1802
East Cobb Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Marietta, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	117	(770) 971-5870
Cumming Operating Company LLC	Cumming, GA	11 mi	5 of 5	99	(770) 781-2300
Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Cumming, GA	12 mi	1 of 5	150	(770) 889-0120

Straight-line miles from the center of Alpharetta. 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 Alpharetta

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 19% of the $6,491 monthly median income of Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta: common questions

Which hospices serve Alpharetta?

Medicare lists 72 hospices for Alpharetta ZIP codes, including Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc, Gentiva, Golden Rule Hospice, LLC..

How much does respite care cost in Alpharetta?

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 19% of the $6,491 monthly median income of Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta. 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 Alpharetta, GA