Respite Care in Fair Oaks, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fair Oaks, GA: the local picture

561

residents 65 or older (6.2% of Fair Oaks)

86%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Cobb County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fair Oaks ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fair Oaks live with someone: 86% 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 159 Fair Oaks residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (28% in Cobb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Fair Oaks ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fair Oaks compared with Cobb County and Georgia

Census figure	Fair Oaks	Cobb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	23%	26%
Residents 65 or older	6.2%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	8.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10%	3.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,557	$71,145	—

Older residents in towns around Fair Oaks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marietta, GA	2.3 mi	8,684	33%
Smyrna, GA	4.3 mi	5,911	31%
Vinings, GA	6.1 mi	1,684	14%
Mableton, GA	7.6 mi	9,734	31%
Kennesaw, GA	8.5 mi	4,581	36%
Powder Springs, GA	8.7 mi	2,494	34%

Hospices serving Fair Oaks

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellstar Community Hospice	Austell, GA	7.6 mi	(770) 732-6710
Adoration Hospice	Lawrenceville, GA	32 mi	(678) 583-0717
Affinis Hospice	Newnan, GA	41 mi	(404) 832-4232

Nursing homes near Fair Oaks (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Marietta	Marietta, GA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	119	(770) 429-8600
Sandtown Health And Rehabilitation	Marietta, GA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	109	(770) 422-1755
A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb	Marietta, GA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	130	(770) 427-8727
Roselane Health Center By Harborview	Marietta, GA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	137	(770) 792-9800

Straight-line miles from the center of Fair Oaks. 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 Fair Oaks

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 16% of the $7,713 monthly median income of Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks: common questions

Which hospices serve Fair Oaks?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Fair Oaks ZIP codes, including Wellstar Community Hospice, Adoration Hospice, Affinis Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Fair Oaks?

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 16% of the $7,713 monthly median income of Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks. 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 Fair Oaks, GA