Respite Care in Chatsworth, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chatsworth, GA: the local picture

646

residents 65 or older (13% of Chatsworth)

59%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Murray County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chatsworth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chatsworth live with someone: 59% 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 294 Chatsworth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (41% in Murray County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Chatsworth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chatsworth compared with Murray County and Georgia

Census figure	Chatsworth	Murray County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	5.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,037	$40,965	—

Older residents in towns around Chatsworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dalton, GA	11 mi	4,479	33%
Varnell, GA	13 mi	246	36%
Apison, TN	20 mi	470	34%
Calhoun, GA	21 mi	2,903	32%
Ringgold, GA	21 mi	705	39%
Wildwood Lake, TN	22 mi	521	57%

Hospices serving Chatsworth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Dalton, GA	8.6 mi	(678) 583-0717
Heartlite Hospice	Dalton, GA	12 mi	(706) 272-1035
Family Hospice	Dalton, GA	12 mi	(706) 217-5912
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice	Dalton, GA	12 mi	(706) 278-2848
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Dalton, GA	12 mi	(706) 217-1926

Nursing homes near Chatsworth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Murray Woods Of Journey LLC	Chatsworth, GA	0.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(706) 695-8313
Quinton Mem Hc & Rehab Center	Dalton, GA	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(706) 226-4642
Regency Park Health And Rehabilitation	Dalton, GA	12 mi	4 of 5	100	(706) 270-8008
Ridgewood Manor Health And Rehabilitation	Dalton, GA	12 mi	4 of 5	102	(706) 226-1021

Straight-line miles from the center of Chatsworth. 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 Chatsworth

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 66% of the $1,836 monthly median income of Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth: common questions

Which hospices serve Chatsworth?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Chatsworth ZIP codes, including Adoration Hospice, Heartlite Hospice, Family Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chatsworth?

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 66% of the $1,836 monthly median income of Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth. 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 Chatsworth

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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 Chatsworth, GA