Respite Care in Dahlonega, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dahlonega, GA: the local picture

1,188

residents 65 or older (16% of Dahlonega)

82%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lumpkin County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dahlonega ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dahlonega live with someone: 82% 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 382 Dahlonega residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (33% in Lumpkin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Dahlonega ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dahlonega compared with Lumpkin County and Georgia

Census figure	Dahlonega	Lumpkin County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	21%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	6.0%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	2.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$126,719	$65,490	—

Older residents in towns around Dahlonega

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dawsonville, GA	11 mi	637	27%
Cleveland, GA	13 mi	675	51%
Gainesville, GA	19 mi	6,676	37%
Lula, GA	20 mi	350	53%
Oakwood, GA	22 mi	592	38%
Cumming, GA	24 mi	1,400	53%

Hospices serving Dahlonega

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caritas Hospice Care	Dawsonville, GA	11 mi	(678) 239-1851
Affinis Hospice, LLC- Gainesville	Gainesville, GA	18 mi	(678) 989-0981
Pruitthealth Hospice-Gainesville	Gainesville, GA	18 mi	(770) 297-1970
Georgia Hospice Care	Gainesville, GA	18 mi	(800) 932-2738
Hospice Of Northeast GA Mc	Gainesville, GA	18 mi	(770) 219-8888

Nursing homes near Dahlonega (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gold City Health And Rehab	Dahlonega, GA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	102	(706) 864-3045
Chelsey Park Health And Rehabilitation	Dahlonega, GA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(706) 482-3000
Friendship Health And Rehab	Cleveland, GA	12 mi	5 of 5	89	(706) 865-3131
Willowbrooke Court At Lanier Village Estates	Gainesville, GA	12 mi	5 of 5	48	(678) 450-3005

Straight-line miles from the center of Dahlonega. 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 Dahlonega

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 12% of the $10,560 monthly median income of Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega: common questions

Which hospices serve Dahlonega?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Dahlonega ZIP codes, including Caritas Hospice Care, Affinis Hospice, LLC- Gainesville, Pruitthealth Hospice-Gainesville.

How much does respite care cost in Dahlonega?

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 12% of the $10,560 monthly median income of Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega. 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 Dahlonega, GA