Respite Care in Conley, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Conley, GA: the local picture

673

residents 65 or older (12% of Conley)

74%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Clayton County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Conley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Conley live with someone: 74% 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 187 Conley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (31% in Clayton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Conley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Conley compared with Clayton County and Georgia

Census figure	Conley	Clayton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	7.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,029	$47,111	—

Older residents in towns around Conley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Forest Park, GA	2.0 mi	2,493	34%
Lake City, GA	2.5 mi	467	35%
Morrow, GA	4.4 mi	568	55%
Hapeville, GA	4.5 mi	587	38%
Gresham Park, GA	4.7 mi	1,555	55%
Panthersville, GA	5.7 mi	1,763	47%

Hospices serving Conley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	6.1 mi	(404) 537-1960
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	7.9 mi	(770) 456-5701
Georgia Community Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	8.7 mi	(470) 268-8150
Affinity Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	8.7 mi	(678) 583-2269
Guiding Light Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	8.7 mi	(470) 507-4822

Nursing homes near Conley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Lake City, GA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	242	(404) 361-1028
Pruitthealth - Decatur	Decatur, GA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	146	(404) 212-3400
Arrowhead Post Acute LLC	Jonesboro, GA	5.2 mi	1 of 5	115	(770) 478-3013
Crestview Health & Rehab Ctr	Atlanta, GA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	388	(404) 616-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Conley. 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 Conley

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 41% of the $3,002 monthly median income of Conley 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 Conley: common questions

Which hospices serve Conley?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Conley ZIP codes, including Amicasa Hospice Home Care, Symponia Hospice, Georgia Community Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Conley?

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 41% of the $3,002 monthly median income of Conley 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 Conley. 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 Conley, GA