Respite Care in Druid Hills, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Druid Hills, GA: the local picture

1,503

residents 65 or older (18% of Druid Hills)

80%

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

20%

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

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Druid Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Druid Hills live with someone: 80% 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 273 Druid Hills 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 35 hospices serving Druid Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Druid Hills compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Druid Hills	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,019	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Druid Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Decatur, GA	2.1 mi	3,597	29%
North Druid Hills, GA	2.4 mi	2,208	48%
North Decatur, GA	2.8 mi	3,450	26%
Scottdale, GA	3.7 mi	1,151	45%
Avondale Estates, GA	3.9 mi	861	19%
Belvedere Park, GA	4.7 mi	1,802	49%

Hospices serving Druid Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Decatur, GA	2.2 mi	(404) 683-9844
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	4.8 mi	(770) 456-5701
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	5.2 mi	(770) 939-9179
The Weinstein Hospice	Atlanta, GA	7.5 mi	(404) 352-4308
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	7.7 mi	(404) 537-1960

Nursing homes near Druid Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Virginia Park	Atlanta, GA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	128	(404) 875-6456
Parkside At Budd Terrace Operating Company LLC	Atlanta, GA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	250	(404) 728-6500
Westminster Commons	Atlanta, GA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(404) 874-2233
Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The	Decatur, GA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	103	(404) 373-6231

Straight-line miles from the center of Druid Hills. 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 Druid Hills

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 $10,585 monthly median income of Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Druid Hills?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Druid Hills ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice, LLC, Symponia Hospice, Longleaf Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Druid Hills?

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 $10,585 monthly median income of Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills. 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 Druid Hills, GA