Respite Care in Hahira, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hahira, GA: the local picture

391

residents 65 or older (11% of Hahira)

77%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lowndes County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hahira ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hahira live with someone: 77% 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 175 Hahira residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (34% in Lowndes County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Hahira ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hahira compared with Lowndes County and Georgia

Census figure	Hahira	Lowndes County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	32%	26%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	6.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,282	$51,678	—

Older residents in towns around Hahira

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Adel, GA	9.6 mi	919	46%
Bemiss, GA	10 mi	781	27%
Valdosta, GA	11 mi	7,848	35%
Nashville, GA	17 mi	754	50%
Quitman, GA	18 mi	1,003	35%
Lakeland, GA	18 mi	521	48%

Hospices serving Hahira

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Hospice	Valdosta, GA	7.4 mi	(229) 242-8904
Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta	Valdosta, GA	7.4 mi	(229) 242-1187
Hospice Of South Georgia	Valdosta, GA	7.4 mi	(229) 433-7000
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC-(Adel)	Adel, GA	9.5 mi	(229) 500-6250
Heart Of Hospice Valdosta	Valdosta, GA	17 mi	(229) 333-5005

Nursing homes near Hahira (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southwell Health And Rehabilitation	Adel, GA	8.5 mi	5 of 5	95	(229) 896-8077
Pruitthealth - Lakehaven, LLC	Valdosta, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	90	(229) 242-7368
Pruitthealth - Valdosta, LLC	Valdosta, GA	10 mi	2 of 5	98	(229) 244-7368
Pruitthealth - Crestwood, LLC	Valdosta, GA	11 mi	4 of 5	79	(229) 242-6868

Straight-line miles from the center of Hahira. 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 Hahira

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 26% of the $4,607 monthly median income of Hahira 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 Hahira: common questions

Which hospices serve Hahira?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Hahira ZIP codes, including Affinity Hospice, Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta, Hospice Of South Georgia.

How much does respite care cost in Hahira?

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 26% of the $4,607 monthly median income of Hahira 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 Hahira. 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.

Respite Care in Hahira, GA