Respite Care in Chamblee, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chamblee, GA: the local picture

2,841

residents 65 or older (9.2% of Chamblee)

64%

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

38%

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

53

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chamblee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chamblee 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 1,032 Chamblee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 53 hospices serving Chamblee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chamblee compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Chamblee	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	9.2%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,337	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Chamblee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brookhaven, GA	2.4 mi	6,086	31%
Doraville, GA	2.6 mi	1,291	20%
Dunwoody, GA	4.2 mi	6,968	26%
North Druid Hills, GA	4.5 mi	2,208	48%
North Decatur, GA	5.2 mi	3,450	26%
Sandy Springs, GA	5.2 mi	15,310	28%

Hospices serving Chamblee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	2.2 mi	(770) 939-9179
Olive Branch Hospice LLC	Atlanta, GA	2.2 mi	(516) 710-4686
Hospice Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	3.6 mi	(404) 869-3060
Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	5.2 mi	(770) 525-5550
Lotus Blossom Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Sandy Springs, GA	6.5 mi	(404) 386-2005

Nursing homes near Chamblee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Brookhaven	Atlanta, GA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	157	(770) 451-0236
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	165	(404) 252-2002
Lenbrook	Atlanta, GA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(404) 233-3000
Briarwood Health Center By Harborview, LLC	Tucker, GA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	100	(770) 938-5740

Straight-line miles from the center of Chamblee. 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 Chamblee

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 36% of the $3,361 monthly median income of Chamblee 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 Chamblee: common questions

Which hospices serve Chamblee?

Medicare lists 53 hospices for Chamblee ZIP codes, including Longleaf Hospice, LLC, Olive Branch Hospice LLC, Hospice Atlanta.

How much does respite care cost in Chamblee?

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 36% of the $3,361 monthly median income of Chamblee 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 Chamblee. 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 Chamblee, GA