Respite Care in Ashburn, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ashburn, GA: the local picture

955

residents 65 or older (23% of Ashburn)

54%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Turner County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ashburn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ashburn live with someone: 54% 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 413 Ashburn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (46% in Turner County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Ashburn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ashburn compared with Turner County and Georgia

Census figure	Ashburn	Turner County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	22%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,500	$29,381	—

Older residents in towns around Ashburn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sylvester, GA	16 mi	1,018	52%
Cordele, GA	18 mi	1,594	63%
Tifton, GA	19 mi	2,845	28%
Fitzgerald, GA	24 mi	1,526	33%
Ocilla, GA	25 mi	499	26%
Vienna, GA	28 mi	733	33%

Hospices serving Ashburn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Chula, GA	13 mi	(229) 520-3052
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	19 mi	(229) 271-0300
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	19 mi	(229) 273-6282
Hospice Of Tift Area	Tifton, GA	19 mi	(229) 353-6330
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	32 mi	(229) 349-6390

Nursing homes near Ashburn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Ashburn	Ashburn, GA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	76	(229) 567-3473
Pruitthealth - Sylvester	Sylvester, GA	16 mi	5 of 5	117	(229) 776-5541
Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia	Tifton, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	178	(229) 382-7342
Harborview Tifton	Tifton, GA	20 mi	1 of 5	100	(229) 382-1665

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashburn. 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 Ashburn

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 65% of the $1,875 monthly median income of Ashburn 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 Ashburn: common questions

Which hospices serve Ashburn?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Ashburn ZIP codes, including Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care, Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele, Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Ashburn?

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 65% of the $1,875 monthly median income of Ashburn 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 Ashburn. 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 Ashburn, GA