Respite Care in Eastman, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eastman, GA: the local picture

948

residents 65 or older (17% of Eastman)

78%

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

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Dodge County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eastman ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eastman live with someone: 78% 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 475 Eastman residents aged 65 or older report a disability (55%) (50% in Dodge County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Eastman ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eastman compared with Dodge County and Georgia

Census figure	Eastman	Dodge County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	50%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	26%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	22%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	4.2%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Eastman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Abbeville, GA	16 mi	349	33%
Cochran, GA	17 mi	727	53%
McRae-Helena, GA	19 mi	1,115	47%
Hawkinsville, GA	19 mi	777	50%
Alamo, GA	23 mi	345	16%
Dublin, GA	27 mi	2,765	39%

Hospices serving Eastman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Dublin, GA	23 mi	(800) 932-2738
Remarkable Hospice	Dublin, GA	23 mi	(770) 557-5704
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	39 mi	(800) 932-2738
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	39 mi	(478) 953-1016
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	40 mi	(229) 271-0300

Nursing homes near Eastman (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home	Eastman, GA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 374-5571
Eastman Trails Of Journey LLC	Eastman, GA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(478) 374-4733
Abbeville Crossing Of Journey LLC	Abbeville, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	101	(229) 635-4085
Bryant Health And Rehabilitation Center	Cochran, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	75	(478) 934-7682

Straight-line miles from the center of Eastman. 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 Eastman

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 Eastman: common questions

Which hospices serve Eastman?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Eastman ZIP codes, including Georgia Hospice Care, Remarkable Hospice, Georgia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Eastman?

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 Eastman. 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 Eastman, GA