Respite Care in Camilla, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Camilla, GA: the local picture

925

residents 65 or older (18% of Camilla)

64%

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

56%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Camilla ZIP codes

Most older adults in Camilla live with someone: 64% 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 490 Camilla residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (42% in Mitchell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Camilla ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Camilla compared with Mitchell County and Georgia

Census figure	Camilla	Mitchell County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	39%	16%	11%
Households with no vehicle	36%	12%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,733	$41,590	—

Older residents in towns around Camilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pelham, GA	8.2 mi	669	22%
Putney, GA	18 mi	597	48%
Albany, GA	24 mi	10,942	42%
Cairo, GA	25 mi	1,522	52%
Moultrie, GA	25 mi	2,540	48%
Sylvester, GA	30 mi	1,018	52%

Hospices serving Camilla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	23 mi	(229) 349-6390
Phoebe Hospice	Albany, GA	24 mi	(229) 312-7050
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia	Thomasville, GA	31 mi	(229) 584-5500
Gentiva	Bainbridge, GA	31 mi	(229) 246-6330
Affinity Hospice	Valdosta, GA	57 mi	(229) 242-8904

Nursing homes near Camilla (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Archbold Living Camilla	Camilla, GA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	156	(229) 336-8377
Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation	Whigham, GA	25 mi	1 of 5	142	(229) 307-2004
Wynfield Park Health And Rehabilitation	Albany, GA	25 mi	2 of 5	186	(229) 435-0741

Straight-line miles from the center of Camilla. 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 Camilla

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 57% of the $2,144 monthly median income of Camilla 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 Camilla: common questions

Which hospices serve Camilla?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Camilla ZIP codes, including Georgia Hospice Care, Phoebe Hospice, Hospice Of Southwest Georgia.

How much does respite care cost in Camilla?

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 57% of the $2,144 monthly median income of Camilla 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 Camilla. 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 Camilla

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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 Camilla, GA