Respite Care in Auburn, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Auburn, GA: the local picture

850

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Auburn)

74%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Barrow County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Auburn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Auburn live with someone: 74% 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 389 Auburn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (33% in Barrow County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Auburn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Auburn compared with Barrow County and Georgia

Census figure	Auburn	Barrow County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	26%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	6.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	3.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,000	$56,847	—

Older residents in towns around Auburn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dacula, GA	4.5 mi	597	19%
Hoschton, GA	6.4 mi	627	23%
Braselton, GA	6.5 mi	3,012	20%
Winder, GA	6.5 mi	2,342	34%
Lawrenceville, GA	10 mi	3,706	50%
Grayson, GA	11 mi	389	28%

Hospices serving Auburn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia, LLC	Lawrenceville, GA	8.9 mi	(404) 763-1456
Mesun	Lawrenceville, GA	10 mi	(770) 623-2710
Amedisys Hospice Of Lawrenceville	Lawrenceville, GA	10 mi	(678) 442-7338
Adoration Hospice	Lawrenceville, GA	10 mi	(678) 583-0717
Affinity Hospice	Lawrenceville, GA	10 mi	(678) 878-3215

Nursing homes near Auburn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Winder Center For Nursing And Healing	Winder, GA	7.5 mi	1 of 5	163	(770) 867-2108
Mesun Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lawrenceville, GA	8.9 mi	2 of 5	100	(404) 367-1907
Life Care Ctr Of Lawrenceville	Lawrenceville, GA	10 mi	3 of 5	125	(678) 442-0777
Pruitthealth - Lanier	Buford, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	117	(770) 614-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Auburn. 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 Auburn

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 29% of the $4,250 monthly median income of Auburn 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 Auburn: common questions

Which hospices serve Auburn?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Auburn ZIP codes, including Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia, LLC, Mesun, Amedisys Hospice Of Lawrenceville.

How much does respite care cost in Auburn?

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 29% of the $4,250 monthly median income of Auburn 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 Auburn. 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 Auburn

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Other care in Auburn

More for Auburn families

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 Auburn, GA