Respite Care in Ball Ground, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ball Ground, GA: the local picture

410

residents 65 or older (14% of Ball Ground)

77%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Cherokee County)

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ball Ground ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ball Ground live with someone: 77% 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 Ball Ground residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (29% in Cherokee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving Ball Ground ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ball Ground compared with Cherokee County and Georgia

Census figure	Ball Ground	Cherokee County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	26%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	6.9%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	2.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,464	$72,753	—

Older residents in towns around Ball Ground

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jasper, GA	9.5 mi	847	31%
Canton, GA	9.6 mi	5,156	25%
Holly Springs, GA	14 mi	2,223	34%
Milton, GA	14 mi	4,356	20%
Dawsonville, GA	15 mi	637	27%
Cumming, GA	16 mi	1,400	53%

Hospices serving Ball Ground

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc	Canton, GA	9.5 mi	(470) 259-0444
Affinity Hospice	Canton, GA	10 mi	(706) 403-4033
Appalachian Hospice & Palliative Care	Jasper, GA	10 mi	(706) 253-4015
Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc.	Jasper, GA	10 mi	(706) 253-4100
Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta	Cumming, GA	14 mi	(678) 717-0969

Nursing homes near Ball Ground (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canton Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Canton, GA	9.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(770) 479-8791
Cherokee Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Canton, GA	9.9 mi	2 of 5	100	(770) 479-5649
Jasper Point Of Journey LLC	Jasper, GA	11 mi	1 of 5	60	(706) 692-6323
Pruitthealth - Jasper	Jasper, GA	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(706) 253-2441

Straight-line miles from the center of Ball Ground. 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 Ball Ground

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 25% of the $4,955 monthly median income of Ball Ground 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 Ball Ground: common questions

Which hospices serve Ball Ground?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Ball Ground ZIP codes, including Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc, Affinity Hospice, Appalachian Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Ball Ground?

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 25% of the $4,955 monthly median income of Ball Ground 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 Ball Ground. 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 Ball Ground, GA