Respite Care in Candler-McAfee, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Candler-McAfee, GA: the local picture

5,061

residents 65 or older (24% of Candler-McAfee)

72%

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

35%

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

70

Medicare-certified hospices serve Candler-McAfee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Candler-McAfee live with someone: 72% 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 1,710 Candler-McAfee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 70 hospices serving Candler-McAfee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Candler-McAfee compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Candler-McAfee	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	24%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,223	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Candler-McAfee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Panthersville, GA	1.3 mi	1,763	47%
Belvedere Park, GA	1.7 mi	1,802	49%
Gresham Park, GA	2.7 mi	1,555	55%
Avondale Estates, GA	3.0 mi	861	19%
Decatur, GA	3.4 mi	3,597	29%
Scottdale, GA	4.8 mi	1,151	45%

Hospices serving Candler-McAfee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	1.1 mi	(770) 456-5701
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	2.5 mi	(404) 537-1960
Opuscare Of Georgia	Stonecrest, GA	3.3 mi	(770) 483-9111
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Decatur, GA	3.3 mi	(404) 683-9844
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	8.7 mi	(770) 939-9179

Nursing homes near Candler-McAfee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glenwood Health Center By Harborview	Decatur, GA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	225	(404) 284-6414
Pruitthealth - Decatur	Decatur, GA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	146	(404) 212-3400
Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The	Decatur, GA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	103	(404) 373-6231
Georgia Regional Atlanta Ltc	Decatur, GA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	66	(404) 243-2110

Straight-line miles from the center of Candler-McAfee. 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 Candler-McAfee

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee: common questions

Which hospices serve Candler-McAfee?

Medicare lists 70 hospices for Candler-McAfee ZIP codes, including Symponia Hospice, Amicasa Hospice Home Care, Opuscare Of Georgia.

How much does respite care cost in Candler-McAfee?

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee. 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 Candler-McAfee, GA