Respite Care in Cordele, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cordele, GA: the local picture

1,594

residents 65 or older (16% of Cordele)

63%

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

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Crisp County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cordele ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cordele live with someone: 63% 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 946 Cordele residents aged 65 or older report a disability (63%) (51% in Crisp County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Cordele ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cordele compared with Crisp County and Georgia

Census figure	Cordele	Crisp County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	51%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	15%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	20%	11%
Households with no vehicle	23%	16%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,716	$33,390	—

Older residents in towns around Cordele

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vienna, GA	9.5 mi	733	33%
Ashburn, GA	18 mi	955	44%
Unadilla, GA	21 mi	370	70%
Abbeville, GA	27 mi	349	33%
Montezuma, GA	28 mi	548	38%
Americus, GA	28 mi	2,362	31%

Hospices serving Cordele

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	0.8 mi	(229) 273-6282
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	0.8 mi	(229) 271-0300
Phoebe Sumter Hospice	Americus, GA	27 mi	(229) 928-4000
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Chula, GA	31 mi	(229) 520-3052
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	35 mi	(229) 349-6390

Nursing homes near Cordele (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crisp Regional Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Cordele, GA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	143	(229) 273-1481
Cordele Health And Rehabilitation	Cordele, GA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(229) 273-1227
Pruitthealth - Ashburn	Ashburn, GA	19 mi	5 of 5	76	(229) 567-3473
4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center	Byromville, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	—	(470) 349-4507

Straight-line miles from the center of Cordele. 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 Cordele

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 48% of the $2,560 monthly median income of Cordele 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 Cordele: common questions

Which hospices serve Cordele?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Cordele ZIP codes, including Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care, Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele, Phoebe Sumter Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cordele?

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 48% of the $2,560 monthly median income of Cordele 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 Cordele. 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 Cordele, GA