Respite Care in Brookhaven, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brookhaven, GA: the local picture

6,086

residents 65 or older (11% of Brookhaven)

71%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

50

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brookhaven ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brookhaven live with someone: 71% 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 1,872 Brookhaven residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 50 hospices serving Brookhaven ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brookhaven compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Brookhaven	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,867	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Brookhaven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chamblee, GA	2.4 mi	2,841	38%
North Druid Hills, GA	3.1 mi	2,208	48%
North Decatur, GA	4.8 mi	3,450	26%
Doraville, GA	5.0 mi	1,291	20%
Sandy Springs, GA	5.1 mi	15,310	28%
Druid Hills, GA	5.5 mi	1,503	20%

Hospices serving Brookhaven

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.0 mi	(770) 939-9179
Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.1 mi	(770) 525-5550
Hospice Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	4.4 mi	(404) 869-3060
The Weinstein Hospice	Atlanta, GA	4.7 mi	(404) 352-4308
Avion Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Sandy Springs, GA	5.9 mi	(770) 852-8757

Nursing homes near Brookhaven (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lenbrook	Atlanta, GA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(404) 233-3000
Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites By Harborview	Atlanta, GA	2.2 mi	not rated	240	(404) 256-5131
Pruitthealth - Brookhaven	Atlanta, GA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	157	(770) 451-0236
A.G. Rhodes Home Wesley Woods	Atlanta, GA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	150	(404) 315-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookhaven. 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 Brookhaven

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 23% of the $5,322 monthly median income of Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven: common questions

Which hospices serve Brookhaven?

Medicare lists 50 hospices for Brookhaven ZIP codes, including Longleaf Hospice, LLC, Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC, Hospice Atlanta.

How much does respite care cost in Brookhaven?

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 23% of the $5,322 monthly median income of Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven. 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 Brookhaven

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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 Brookhaven, GA