Respite Care in Fort Oglethorpe, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fort Oglethorpe, GA: the local picture

2,805

residents 65 or older (27% of Fort Oglethorpe)

59%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Catoosa County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fort Oglethorpe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fort Oglethorpe live with someone: 59% 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 1,211 Fort Oglethorpe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (39% in Catoosa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Fort Oglethorpe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fort Oglethorpe compared with Catoosa County and Georgia

Census figure	Fort Oglethorpe	Catoosa County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	7.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,750	$49,124	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Oglethorpe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairview, GA	2.7 mi	1,165	38%
Lakeview, GA	3.2 mi	897	38%
Rossville, GA	3.9 mi	784	56%
Chickamauga, GA	4.5 mi	570	30%
East Ridge, TN	4.6 mi	4,078	38%
Chattanooga Valley, GA	5.5 mi	804	34%

Hospices serving Fort Oglethorpe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hearth Hospice	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	1.3 mi	(706) 866-9854
Caris Healthcare	Ringgold, GA	5.2 mi	(706) 944-9110
Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC	Chattanooga, TN	8.6 mi	(423) 892-4289
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company	Chattanooga, TN	8.6 mi	(423) 499-0018
Hearth Hospice	Chattanooga, TN	8.8 mi	(423) 531-6555

Nursing homes near Fort Oglethorpe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Center For Advanced Rehab At Parkside, The	Rossville, GA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	125	(706) 858-5000
Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(706) 861-5154
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	135	(706) 866-7700
Nhc Healthcare Rossville	Rossville, GA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	112	(706) 861-0863

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Oglethorpe. 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 Fort Oglethorpe

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 38% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Fort Oglethorpe 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 Fort Oglethorpe: common questions

Which hospices serve Fort Oglethorpe?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Fort Oglethorpe ZIP codes, including Hearth Hospice, Caris Healthcare, Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Fort Oglethorpe?

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 38% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Fort Oglethorpe 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 Fort Oglethorpe. 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA