Respite Care in Baxley, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Baxley, GA: the local picture

998

residents 65 or older (20% of Baxley)

57%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Appling County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Baxley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Baxley 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 482 Baxley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (42% in Appling County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Baxley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Baxley compared with Appling County and Georgia

Census figure	Baxley	Appling County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,930	$37,893	—

Older residents in towns around Baxley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hazlehurst, GA	16 mi	587	56%
Alma, GA	17 mi	714	55%
Nicholls, GA	24 mi	263	46%
Reidsville, GA	26 mi	423	52%
Glennville, GA	27 mi	1,004	52%
Jesup, GA	29 mi	2,417	29%

Hospices serving Baxley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Care Hospice	Baxley, GA	1.3 mi	(912) 367-4146
Georgia Hospice Care	Jesup, GA	29 mi	(912) 427-3202
Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc.	Jesup, GA	29 mi	(912) 588-0080
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	30 mi	(912) 537-0063
Affinis Hospice LLC	Vidalia, GA	30 mi	(912) 538-0465

Nursing homes near Baxley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation Pavilion	Baxley, GA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	101	(912) 367-9841
Hazelhurst Court Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlehurst, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	73	(912) 375-3677
Twin Oaks Convalescent Center	Alma, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	88	(912) 632-7293

Straight-line miles from the center of Baxley. 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 Baxley

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 51% of the $2,411 monthly median income of Baxley 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 Baxley: common questions

Which hospices serve Baxley?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Baxley ZIP codes, including Comfort Care Hospice, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Baxley?

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 51% of the $2,411 monthly median income of Baxley 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 Baxley. 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 Baxley, GA