Respite Care in Chickamauga, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chickamauga, GA: the local picture

570

residents 65 or older (19% of Chickamauga)

61%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Walker County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chickamauga ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chickamauga live with someone: 61% 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 172 Chickamauga residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (40% in Walker County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Chickamauga ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chickamauga compared with Walker County and Georgia

Census figure	Chickamauga	Walker County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	40%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	3.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,881	$42,907	—

Older residents in towns around Chickamauga

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairview, GA	3.6 mi	1,165	38%
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	4.5 mi	2,805	48%
Chattanooga Valley, GA	4.5 mi	804	34%
Rossville, GA	6.8 mi	784	56%
Lakeview, GA	7.2 mi	897	38%
East Ridge, TN	8.9 mi	4,078	38%

Hospices serving Chickamauga

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hearth Hospice	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	5.7 mi	(706) 866-9854
Caris Healthcare	Ringgold, GA	8.1 mi	(706) 944-9110
Hearth Hospice	Chattanooga, TN	12 mi	(423) 531-6555
Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC	Chattanooga, TN	13 mi	(423) 892-4289
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company	Chattanooga, TN	13 mi	(423) 499-0018

Nursing homes near Chickamauga (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Center For Advanced Rehab At Parkside, The	Rossville, GA	4.7 mi	3 of 5	125	(706) 858-5000
Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	5.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(706) 861-5154
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	5.8 mi	5 of 5	135	(706) 866-7700
Nhc Healthcare Rossville	Rossville, GA	6.2 mi	2 of 5	112	(706) 861-0863

Straight-line miles from the center of Chickamauga. 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 Chickamauga

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 49% of the $2,490 monthly median income of Chickamauga 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 Chickamauga: common questions

Which hospices serve Chickamauga?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Chickamauga ZIP codes, including Hearth Hospice, Caris Healthcare, Hearth Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chickamauga?

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 49% of the $2,490 monthly median income of Chickamauga 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 Chickamauga. 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 Chickamauga, GA