Respite Care in Covington, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Covington, GA: the local picture

2,446

residents 65 or older (17% of Covington)

62%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Newton County)

64

Medicare-certified hospices serve Covington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Covington live with someone: 62% 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 867 Covington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (37% in Newton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 64 hospices serving Covington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Covington compared with Newton County and Georgia

Census figure	Covington	Newton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	22%	26%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,485	$56,073	—

Older residents in towns around Covington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Social Circle, GA	8.2 mi	782	41%
Conyers, GA	8.7 mi	2,933	28%
Lakeview Estates, GA	13 mi	60	72%
Monroe, GA	15 mi	1,956	47%
Loganville, GA	16 mi	1,931	38%
Lithonia, GA	17 mi	171	90%

Hospices serving Covington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Central Hospice, LLC	Covington, GA	5.3 mi	(770) 564-9327
Champion Hospice Inc	Conyers, GA	7.5 mi	(470) 374-8426
Ins Hospice	Conyers, GA	7.5 mi	(404) 784-9158
Abbey Hospice	Social Circle, GA	11 mi	(770) 464-5858
Hillcrest Hospice Care, LLC	Conyers, GA	12 mi	(770) 648-7966

Nursing homes near Covington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Health Care Center	Covington, GA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	159	(770) 787-0211
Pruitthealth - Covington	Covington, GA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	71	(770) 786-0427
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Social Circle, GA	8.7 mi	3 of 5	65	(770) 464-2019
Westbury Center Of Conyers For Nursing And Healing	Conyers, GA	10 mi	3 of 5	173	(770) 483-3902

Straight-line miles from the center of Covington. 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 Covington

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 34% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington: common questions

Which hospices serve Covington?

Medicare lists 64 hospices for Covington ZIP codes, including Central Hospice, LLC, Champion Hospice Inc, Ins Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Covington?

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 34% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington. 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 Covington, GA