Respite Care in Cuthbert, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cuthbert, GA: the local picture

495

residents 65 or older (17% of Cuthbert)

29%

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

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Ben Hill County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cuthbert ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cuthbert live with someone: 29% 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 255 Cuthbert residents aged 65 or older report a disability (57%) (28% in Ben Hill County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Cuthbert ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cuthbert compared with Ben Hill County and Georgia

Census figure	Cuthbert	Ben Hill County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	71%	32%	26%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	47%	19%	11%
Households with no vehicle	37%	6.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,500	$33,208	—

Older residents in towns around Cuthbert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dawson, GA	21 mi	810	38%
Eufaula, AL	23 mi	2,581	44%
Blakely, GA	28 mi	836	50%
Abbeville, AL	31 mi	995	45%
Leesburg, GA	37 mi	395	33%
Albany, GA	39 mi	10,942	42%

Hospices serving Cuthbert

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoebe Hospice	Albany, GA	37 mi	(229) 312-7050
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Albany, GA	37 mi	(229) 435-2109
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	40 mi	(229) 349-6390
Gentiva	Columbus, GA	53 mi	(706) 653-0835
Gentiva	Bainbridge, GA	61 mi	(229) 246-6330

Nursing homes near Cuthbert (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Joe-Anne Burgin Health And Rehabilitation	Cuthbert, GA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(229) 732-2288
Calhoun Nursing Home	Edison, GA	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(229) 835-2251
Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The	Fort Gaines, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	60	(229) 768-2521
Dawson Health And Rehabilitation	Dawson, GA	21 mi	1 of 5	60	(706) 485-8573

Straight-line miles from the center of Cuthbert. 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 Cuthbert

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 84% of the $1,458 monthly median income of Cuthbert 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 Cuthbert: common questions

Which hospices serve Cuthbert?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Cuthbert ZIP codes, including Phoebe Hospice, Affinis Hospice, LLC, Georgia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Cuthbert?

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 84% of the $1,458 monthly median income of Cuthbert 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 Cuthbert. 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 Cuthbert, GA