Respite Care in Barnesville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Barnesville, GA: the local picture

782

residents 65 or older (13% of Barnesville)

66%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Lamar County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Barnesville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Barnesville live with someone: 66% 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 298 Barnesville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (41% in Lamar County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Barnesville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Barnesville compared with Lamar County and Georgia

Census figure	Barnesville	Lamar County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,919	$58,214	—

Older residents in towns around Barnesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Forsyth, GA	12 mi	863	44%
Hannahs Mill, GA	14 mi	641	49%
Thomaston, GA	15 mi	1,990	63%
Griffin, GA	15 mi	2,906	42%
Experiment, GA	18 mi	496	39%
Jackson, GA	20 mi	926	38%

Hospices serving Barnesville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Thomaston Hospice, Inc	Thomaston, GA	15 mi	(706) 647-2273
Brightmoor Hospice, LLC	Griffin, GA	16 mi	(770) 467-9930
Eternal Hope Hospice	Griffin, GA	16 mi	(770) 229-4673
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Jackson, GA	19 mi	(770) 775-0100
Pruitthealth Hospice-Macon	Macon, GA	26 mi	(478) 745-9204

Nursing homes near Barnesville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Inn Of Barnesville Health And Rehab	Barnesville, GA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	117	(770) 358-2485
Pruitthealth - Forsyth	Forsyth, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	72	(478) 994-5671
Pruitthealth - Monroe	Forsyth, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	83	(478) 994-5662
Spalding Post Acute LLC	Griffin, GA	14 mi	1 of 5	148	(770) 227-8636

Straight-line miles from the center of Barnesville. 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 Barnesville

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 30% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 Barnesville: common questions

Which hospices serve Barnesville?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Barnesville ZIP codes, including Thomaston Hospice, Inc, Brightmoor Hospice, LLC, Eternal Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Barnesville?

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 30% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 Barnesville. 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 Barnesville, GA