Respite Care in Hardwick, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hardwick, GA: the local picture

703

residents 65 or older (21% of Hardwick)

63%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Baldwin County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hardwick ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hardwick live with someone: 63% 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 184 Hardwick residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (42% in Baldwin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Hardwick ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hardwick compared with Baldwin County and Georgia

Census figure	Hardwick	Baldwin County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	26%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	15%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,321	$54,428	—

Older residents in towns around Hardwick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Milledgeville, GA	3.0 mi	1,933	50%
Gray, GA	17 mi	586	47%
Eatonton, GA	21 mi	1,193	41%
Sandersville, GA	26 mi	823	30%
Macon, GA	31 mi	25,755	39%
Monticello, GA	31 mi	617	45%

Hospices serving Hardwick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC	Eatonton, GA	20 mi	(404) 435-0085
Amedisys Hospice	Macon, GA	29 mi	(478) 953-0520
Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe	Macon, GA	31 mi	(478) 633-5660
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon	Macon, GA	31 mi	(478) 321-9070
Enhabit Hospice	Macon, GA	31 mi	(478) 474-1155

Nursing homes near Hardwick (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Green Acres Health And Rehabilitation	Milledgeville, GA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	98	(478) 453-9437
Chaplinwood Nursing Home	Milledgeville, GA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 453-8514
Bostick Nursing Center	Milledgeville, GA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	280	(478) 414-9600
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin	Milledgeville, GA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	15	(478) 454-3649

Straight-line miles from the center of Hardwick. 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 Hardwick

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 37% of the $3,277 monthly median income of Hardwick 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 Hardwick: common questions

Which hospices serve Hardwick?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Hardwick ZIP codes, including Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC, Amedisys Hospice, Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe.

How much does respite care cost in Hardwick?

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 37% of the $3,277 monthly median income of Hardwick 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 Hardwick. 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 Hardwick, GA