Respite Care in East Point, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Point, GA: the local picture

4,035

residents 65 or older (11% of East Point)

69%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fulton County)

55

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Point ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Point live with someone: 69% 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 1,373 East Point residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (30% in Fulton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 55 hospices serving East Point ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Point compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	East Point	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,707	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around East Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
College Park, GA	2.1 mi	1,374	38%
Hapeville, GA	3.7 mi	587	38%
South Fulton, GA	6.8 mi	12,436	31%
Atlanta, GA	7.0 mi	62,059	32%
Union City, GA	7.4 mi	2,925	31%
Forest Park, GA	7.5 mi	2,493	34%

Hospices serving East Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pruitthealth Hospice-Union City	Union City, GA	7.5 mi	(770) 254-8612
Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC	Lake City, GA	10 mi	(404) 547-2991
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	13 mi	(770) 456-5701
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	13 mi	(404) 537-1960
Bristol Hospice Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	14 mi	(770) 434-9530

Nursing homes near East Point (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Healthcare At College Park, LLC	College Park, GA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	100	(404) 767-8609
Bonterra Transitional Care & Rehabilitation	East Point, GA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	118	(404) 767-7591
Crestview Health & Rehab Ctr	Atlanta, GA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	388	(404) 616-8100
Fulton Center For Rehabilitation LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	109	(404) 762-8672

Straight-line miles from the center of East Point. 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 East Point

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 26% of the $4,642 monthly median income of East Point 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 East Point: common questions

Which hospices serve East Point?

Medicare lists 55 hospices for East Point ZIP codes, including Pruitthealth Hospice-Union City, Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC, Symponia Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in East Point?

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 26% of the $4,642 monthly median income of East Point 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 East Point. 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 East Point, GA