Respite Care in Doraville, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Doraville, GA: the local picture

1,291

residents 65 or older (12% of Doraville)

87%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

50

Medicare-certified hospices serve Doraville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Doraville live with someone: 87% 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 258 Doraville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 50 hospices serving Doraville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Doraville compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Doraville	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	7.3%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Doraville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chamblee, GA	2.6 mi	2,841	38%
Dunwoody, GA	3.4 mi	6,968	26%
Norcross, GA	4.2 mi	1,733	28%
Peachtree Corners, GA	4.6 mi	5,581	18%
Brookhaven, GA	5.0 mi	6,086	31%
Tucker, GA	5.8 mi	7,128	25%

Hospices serving Doraville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Doraville, GA	1.4 mi	(678) 629-3126
Hospice Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	3.9 mi	(404) 869-3060
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	4.1 mi	(770) 939-9179
Olive Branch Hospice LLC	Atlanta, GA	4.1 mi	(516) 710-4686
Circle Of Hope Hospice	Norcross, GA	4.9 mi	(678) 691-9773

Nursing homes near Doraville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Brookhaven	Atlanta, GA	3.0 mi	2 of 5	157	(770) 451-0236
Briarwood Health Center By Harborview, LLC	Tucker, GA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	100	(770) 938-5740
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Atlanta, GA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	165	(404) 252-2002
Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC	Tucker, GA	5.1 mi	1 of 5	144	(770) 491-9444

Straight-line miles from the center of Doraville. 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 Doraville

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. 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 Doraville: common questions

Which hospices serve Doraville?

Medicare lists 50 hospices for Doraville ZIP codes, including Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC, Hospice Atlanta, Longleaf Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Doraville?

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. 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 Doraville. 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.

More near Doraville

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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 Doraville, GA