Respite Care in Fort Stewart, GA
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Respite Care in Fort Stewart, GA: the local picture
Most older adults in Fort Stewart live with someone: 25% 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 3 Fort Stewart residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (44% in Liberty County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Fort Stewart ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Fort Stewart compared with Liberty County and Georgia
| Census figure | Fort Stewart | Liberty County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 44% | 34% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 75% | 25% | 26% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.1% | 10% | 15% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 19% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Stewart
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinesville, GA | 3.8 mi | 3,117 | 43% |
| Walthourville, GA | 7.6 mi | 505 | 47% |
| Richmond Hill, GA | 18 mi | 1,179 | 41% |
| Pembroke, GA | 18 mi | 354 | 45% |
| Glennville, GA | 19 mi | 1,004 | 52% |
| Buckhead, GA | 21 mi | 279 | 51% |
Hospices serving Fort Stewart
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Family Hospice, LLC | Hinesville, GA | 2.1 mi | (912) 332-7969 |
| Suncare Hospice, LLC | Rincon, GA | 36 mi | (912) 800-9288 |
| Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick, LLC | Brunswick, GA | 42 mi | (912) 574-5882 |
Nursing homes near Fort Stewart (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Manor | Ludowici, GA | 13 mi | 1 of 5 | 108 | (912) 545-3392 |
| Magnolia Manor Of Midway | Midway, GA | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 169 | (912) 884-3361 |
| Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr | Richmond Hill, GA | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (912) 756-6131 |
| Glenvue Health And Rehab | Glennville, GA | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | 160 | (912) 654-2138 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Stewart. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Fort Stewart
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.
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.
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Respite Care in Fort Stewart: common questions
Which hospices serve Fort Stewart?
Medicare lists 3 hospices for Fort Stewart ZIP codes, including Your Family Hospice, LLC, Suncare Hospice, LLC, Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick, LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Fort Stewart?
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 Fort Stewart. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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