Respite Care in Aragon, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Aragon, GA: the local picture

194

residents 65 or older (7.6% of Aragon)

88%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Polk County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Aragon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Aragon live with someone: 88% 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 60 Aragon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (43% in Polk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Aragon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Aragon compared with Polk County and Georgia

Census figure	Aragon	Polk County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	43%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	7.6%	15%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	5.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,250	$39,059	—

Older residents in towns around Aragon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rockmart, GA	2.7 mi	799	48%
Euharlee, GA	9.8 mi	353	19%
Cedartown, GA	11 mi	1,301	48%
Lindale, GA	12 mi	595	39%
Dallas, GA	15 mi	1,603	40%
Cartersville, GA	17 mi	2,949	37%

Hospices serving Aragon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome	Rome, GA	15 mi	(706) 236-4706
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care	Rome, GA	15 mi	(706) 509-3200
Willowbrook Hospice, LLC	Cartersville, GA	17 mi	(470) 315-4728
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville	Cartersville, GA	17 mi	(770) 382-0114
Affinis Cartersville	Cartersville, GA	17 mi	(678) 689-2343

Nursing homes near Aragon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rockmart Health	Rockmart, GA	2.8 mi	5 of 5	73	(770) 684-5950
Cottages At Rockmart, The	Rockmart, GA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	116	(770) 748-3622
Chulio Hills Health And Rehab	Rome, GA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 235-1132
Cedar Valley Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Cedartown, GA	12 mi	5 of 5	100	(770) 748-4116

Straight-line miles from the center of Aragon. 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 Aragon

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 32% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Aragon 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 Aragon: common questions

Which hospices serve Aragon?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Aragon ZIP codes, including Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care, Willowbrook Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Aragon?

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 32% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Aragon 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 Aragon. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Aragon, GA