Respite Care in Calhoun, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Calhoun, GA: the local picture

2,903

residents 65 or older (16% of Calhoun)

67%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Gordon County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Calhoun ZIP codes

Most older adults in Calhoun live with someone: 67% 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 844 Calhoun residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (35% in Gordon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Calhoun ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Calhoun compared with Gordon County and Georgia

Census figure	Calhoun	Gordon County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	3.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,969	$42,584	—

Older residents in towns around Calhoun

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Adairsville, GA	8.9 mi	1,101	4.7%
Dalton, GA	19 mi	4,479	33%
Chatsworth, GA	21 mi	646	54%
Rome, GA	22 mi	6,259	35%
Summerville, GA	24 mi	977	39%
Cartersville, GA	24 mi	2,949	37%

Hospices serving Calhoun

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homespun Hospice, LLC	Calhoun, GA	0.2 mi	(678) 986-7746
Compassus-North Georgia	Calhoun, GA	0.2 mi	(706) 602-9001
Tapestry Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC	Calhoun, GA	0.2 mi	(706) 383-8812
Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun	Calhoun, GA	0.2 mi	(706) 602-9546
Heartlite Hospice	Dalton, GA	19 mi	(706) 272-1035

Nursing homes near Calhoun (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gordon Health And Rehabilitation	Calhoun, GA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	117	(706) 625-0044
Calhoun Crossing Of Journey LLC	Calhoun, GA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 629-1289
Wildwood Health And Rehab	Talking Rock, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	44	(706) 692-6014
Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rome, GA	20 mi	3 of 5	100	(706) 378-3383

Straight-line miles from the center of Calhoun. 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 Calhoun

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 44% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Calhoun 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 Calhoun: common questions

Which hospices serve Calhoun?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Calhoun ZIP codes, including Homespun Hospice, LLC, Compassus-North Georgia, Tapestry Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Calhoun?

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 44% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Calhoun 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 Calhoun. 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 Calhoun, GA