Respite Care in Flowery Branch, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Flowery Branch, GA: the local picture

1,397

residents 65 or older (13% of Flowery Branch)

80%

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

22%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Flowery Branch ZIP codes

Most older adults in Flowery Branch 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 307 Flowery Branch residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (32% in Hall County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Flowery Branch ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Flowery Branch compared with Hall County and Georgia

Census figure	Flowery Branch	Hall County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	21%	26%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	9.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	6.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,566	$66,097	—

Older residents in towns around Flowery Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oakwood, GA	4.0 mi	592	38%
Buford, GA	5.4 mi	2,206	39%
Braselton, GA	7.5 mi	3,012	20%
Sugar Hill, GA	8.8 mi	2,425	29%
Gainesville, GA	9.7 mi	6,676	37%
Hoschton, GA	11 mi	627	23%

Hospices serving Flowery Branch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tapestry Hospice Of Fort Oglethorpe, LLC	Flowery Branch, GA	1.2 mi	(706) 383-8812
Affinis Hospice, LLC- Gainesville	Gainesville, GA	11 mi	(678) 989-0981
Pruitthealth Hospice-Gainesville	Gainesville, GA	11 mi	(770) 297-1970
Georgia Hospice Care	Gainesville, GA	11 mi	(800) 932-2738
Hospice Of Northeast GA Mc	Gainesville, GA	11 mi	(770) 219-8888

Nursing homes near Flowery Branch (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crossroads Of Flowery Branch Of Journey LLC, The	Flowery Branch, GA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	100	(770) 967-2070
Pruitthealth - Lanier	Buford, GA	5.3 mi	4 of 5	117	(770) 614-2800
New Horizons Limestone	Gainesville, GA	12 mi	4 of 5	142	(770) 219-8600
D Scott Hudgens Center For Skilled Nursing, The	Suwanee, GA	12 mi	3 of 5	32	(770) 932-3472

Straight-line miles from the center of Flowery Branch. 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 Flowery Branch

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 17% of the $7,131 monthly median income of Flowery Branch 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 Flowery Branch: common questions

Which hospices serve Flowery Branch?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Flowery Branch ZIP codes, including Tapestry Hospice Of Fort Oglethorpe, LLC, Affinis Hospice, LLC- Gainesville, Pruitthealth Hospice-Gainesville.

How much does respite care cost in Flowery Branch?

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 17% of the $7,131 monthly median income of Flowery Branch 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 Flowery Branch. 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 Flowery Branch, GA