Respite Care in Gray, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gray, GA: the local picture

586

residents 65 or older (17% of Gray)

44%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jones County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gray ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gray live with someone: 44% 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 254 Gray residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (41% in Jones County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Gray ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gray compared with Jones County and Georgia

Census figure	Gray	Jones County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	8.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,377	$50,855	—

Older residents in towns around Gray

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Macon, GA	16 mi	25,755	39%
Hardwick, GA	17 mi	703	33%
Milledgeville, GA	18 mi	1,933	50%
Monticello, GA	22 mi	617	45%
Forsyth, GA	23 mi	863	44%
Eatonton, GA	24 mi	1,193	41%

Hospices serving Gray

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Gray, GA	1.1 mi	(478) 936-8959
Amedisys Hospice	Macon, GA	14 mi	(478) 953-0520
Hospice Care Options Inc.	Macon, GA	14 mi	(478) 743-3033
Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe	Macon, GA	14 mi	(478) 633-5660
Family Hospice	Macon, GA	14 mi	(800) 410-4663

Nursing homes near Gray (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lane Health And Rehabilitation	Gray, GA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	85	(478) 986-3151
Lynn Haven Health And Rehabilitation	Gray, GA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	104	(478) 986-3196
Pruitthealth - Eastside	Macon, GA	10 mi	4 of 5	90	(478) 742-1117
Pruitthealth - Lakeside, LLC	Macon, GA	11 mi	4 of 5	92	(478) 746-3547

Straight-line miles from the center of Gray. 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 Gray

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 45% of the $2,698 monthly median income of Gray 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 Gray: common questions

Which hospices serve Gray?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Gray ZIP codes, including Affinis Hospice, LLC, Amedisys Hospice, Hospice Care Options Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Gray?

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 45% of the $2,698 monthly median income of Gray 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 Gray. 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.

More near Gray

More senior care near Gray

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Gray

More for Gray families

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 Gray, GA