Respite Care in Atlanta, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Atlanta, GA: the local picture

62,059

residents 65 or older (12% of Atlanta)

57%

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

32%

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

131

Medicare-certified hospices serve Atlanta ZIP codes

Most older adults in Atlanta live with someone: 57% 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 19,303 Atlanta residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Fulton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 131 hospices serving Atlanta ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Atlanta compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Atlanta	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,877	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Atlanta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Druid Hills, GA	5.6 mi	1,503	20%
North Druid Hills, GA	6.8 mi	2,208	48%
East Point, GA	7.0 mi	4,035	34%
Hapeville, GA	7.1 mi	587	38%
Vinings, GA	7.1 mi	1,684	14%
Decatur, GA	7.3 mi	3,597	29%

Hospices serving Atlanta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	5.6 mi	(770) 525-5550
The Weinstein Hospice	Atlanta, GA	6.9 mi	(404) 352-4308
Brighton Hospice Georgia, LLC	Brookhaven, GA	7.2 mi	(470) 737-9490
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Decatur, GA	7.3 mi	(404) 683-9844
Bristol Hospice Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	7.8 mi	(770) 434-9530

Nursing homes near Atlanta (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center	Atlanta, GA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	206	(404) 794-2477
Pruitthealth - West Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(404) 799-9267
A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc, The	Atlanta, GA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	138	(404) 688-6731
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation	Atlanta, GA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	186	(404) 523-1613

Straight-line miles from the center of Atlanta. 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 Atlanta

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 33% of the $3,740 monthly median income of Atlanta 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 Atlanta: common questions

Which hospices serve Atlanta?

Medicare lists 131 hospices for Atlanta ZIP codes, including Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC, The Weinstein Hospice, Brighton Hospice Georgia, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Atlanta?

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 33% of the $3,740 monthly median income of Atlanta 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 Atlanta. 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.

More near Atlanta

More senior care near Atlanta

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Other care in Atlanta

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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 Atlanta, GA