Respite Care in Buckhead, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Buckhead, GA: the local picture

279

residents 65 or older (5.9% of Buckhead)

77%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bryan County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Buckhead ZIP codes

Most older adults in Buckhead 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 141 Buckhead residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (37% in Bryan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Buckhead ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Buckhead compared with Bryan County and Georgia

Census figure	Buckhead	Bryan County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	26%
Residents 65 or older	5.9%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.5%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Buckhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Richmond Hill, GA	3.9 mi	1,179	41%
Georgetown, GA	8.5 mi	1,427	32%
Montgomery, GA	11 mi	1,054	35%
Savannah, GA	11 mi	21,137	40%
Skidaway Island, GA	14 mi	4,826	18%
Garden City, GA	16 mi	1,182	32%

Hospices serving Buckhead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Dublin, GA	107 mi	(800) 932-2738
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Gray, GA	155 mi	(478) 936-8959
Pruitthealth Hospice-Athens	Watkinsville, GA	186 mi	(706) 552-1699
St. Mary's Hospice Services	Watkinsville, GA	186 mi	(706) 389-2273
Bristol Hospice- East Georgia	Watkinsville, GA	186 mi	(706) 850-9300

Nursing homes near Buckhead (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Richmond Hill, GA	7.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(912) 756-6131
Magnolia Manor Of Midway	Midway, GA	8.3 mi	2 of 5	169	(912) 884-3361
Pruitthealth - Savannah	Savannah, GA	10 mi	2 of 5	140	(912) 927-9416
Abercorn Rehabilitation Center	Savannah, GA	11 mi	1 of 5	100	(912) 925-4402

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhead. 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 Buckhead

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. 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 Buckhead: common questions

Which hospices serve Buckhead?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Buckhead ZIP codes, including Georgia Hospice Care, Affinis Hospice, LLC, Pruitthealth Hospice-Athens.

How much does respite care cost in Buckhead?

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. 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 Buckhead. 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 Buckhead

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Buckhead, GA