Respite Care in Austell, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Austell, GA: the local picture

587

residents 65 or older (6.9% of Austell)

79%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Cobb County)

47

Medicare-certified hospices serve Austell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Austell 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 132 Austell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (28% in Cobb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 47 hospices serving Austell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Austell compared with Cobb County and Georgia

Census figure	Austell	Cobb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	26%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	3.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,781	$71,145	—

Older residents in towns around Austell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lithia Springs, GA	2.6 mi	1,955	40%
Powder Springs, GA	3.8 mi	2,494	34%
Mableton, GA	3.9 mi	9,734	31%
Douglasville, GA	6.6 mi	4,271	41%
Hiram, GA	7.8 mi	533	41%
Smyrna, GA	7.9 mi	5,911	31%

Hospices serving Austell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellstar Community Hospice	Austell, GA	1.4 mi	(770) 732-6710
Hope Hospice Of Atlanta	Hiram, GA	7.9 mi	(678) 903-2159
Hospice360	Marietta, GA	10 mi	(770) 545-8226
Bristol Hospice Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	11 mi	(770) 434-9530
Affinity Hospice	Marietta, GA	12 mi	(404) 444-4748

Nursing homes near Austell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Presbyterian Village	Austell, GA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	107	(770) 819-7000
Anderson Mill Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Austell, GA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	170	(770) 941-8813
Powder Springs Center For Nursing & Healing	Powder Springs, GA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	208	(770) 439-9199
Pruitthealth - Austell	Austell, GA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	124	(770) 941-5750

Straight-line miles from the center of Austell. 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 Austell

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 26% of the $4,648 monthly median income of Austell 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 Austell: common questions

Which hospices serve Austell?

Medicare lists 47 hospices for Austell ZIP codes, including Wellstar Community Hospice, Hope Hospice Of Atlanta, Hospice360.

How much does respite care cost in Austell?

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 26% of the $4,648 monthly median income of Austell 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 Austell. 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 Austell, GA