Respite Care in Eatonton, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eatonton, GA: the local picture

1,193

residents 65 or older (18% of Eatonton)

72%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Putnam County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eatonton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eatonton live with someone: 72% 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 457 Eatonton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (25% in Putnam County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Eatonton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eatonton compared with Putnam County and Georgia

Census figure	Eatonton	Putnam County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	25%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	26%
Residents 65 or older	18%	25%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.6%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,319	$51,475	—

Older residents in towns around Eatonton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monticello, GA	17 mi	617	45%
Madison, GA	18 mi	1,199	26%
Milledgeville, GA	19 mi	1,933	50%
Greensboro, GA	20 mi	871	17%
Hardwick, GA	21 mi	703	33%
Gray, GA	24 mi	586	47%

Hospices serving Eatonton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC	Eatonton, GA	1.8 mi	(404) 435-0085
Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc	Milledgeville, GA	19 mi	(478) 245-0670
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Gray, GA	23 mi	(478) 936-8959
Abbey Hospice	Social Circle, GA	30 mi	(770) 464-5858
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Jackson, GA	34 mi	(770) 775-0100

Nursing homes near Eatonton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eatonton Health And Rehabilitation	Eatonton, GA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	104	(706) 485-8573
Retreat, The	Monticello, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	55	(706) 468-8826
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin	Milledgeville, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	15	(478) 454-3649
Madison Health And Rehab	Madison, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	67	(706) 342-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Eatonton. 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 Eatonton

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 34% of the $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton 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 Eatonton: common questions

Which hospices serve Eatonton?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Eatonton ZIP codes, including Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC, Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc, Affinis Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Eatonton?

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 34% of the $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton 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 Eatonton. 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 Eatonton, GA