Respite Care in Hawkinsville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hawkinsville, GA: the local picture

777

residents 65 or older (16% of Hawkinsville)

68%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Pulaski County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hawkinsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hawkinsville live with someone: 68% 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 326 Hawkinsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (50% in Pulaski County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Hawkinsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hawkinsville compared with Pulaski County and Georgia

Census figure	Hawkinsville	Pulaski County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	50%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	16%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	5.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,444	$45,380	—

Older residents in towns around Hawkinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cochran, GA	9.6 mi	727	53%
Unadilla, GA	15 mi	370	70%
Perry, GA	19 mi	3,312	36%
Eastman, GA	19 mi	948	55%
Warner Robins, GA	23 mi	9,860	41%
Vienna, GA	23 mi	733	33%

Hospices serving Hawkinsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc	Warner Robins, GA	22 mi	(478) 953-5161
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	22 mi	(478) 953-1016
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	22 mi	(800) 932-2738
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Warner Robins, GA	25 mi	(478) 971-1099
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	30 mi	(229) 273-6282

Nursing homes near Hawkinsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pinewood Healthcare Center	Hawkinsville, GA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	102	(478) 892-9171
Bryant Health And Rehabilitation Center	Cochran, GA	9.7 mi	3 of 5	75	(478) 934-7682
Crossview Care Center	Pineview, GA	13 mi	3 of 5	102	(229) 624-2437
Eastman Trails Of Journey LLC	Eastman, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	100	(478) 374-4733

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawkinsville. 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 Hawkinsville

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 30% of the $4,120 monthly median income of Hawkinsville 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 Hawkinsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Hawkinsville?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Hawkinsville ZIP codes, including Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc, Gentiva, Georgia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Hawkinsville?

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 30% of the $4,120 monthly median income of Hawkinsville 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 Hawkinsville. 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 Hawkinsville, GA