Respite Care in Hazlehurst, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hazlehurst, GA: the local picture

587

residents 65 or older (14% of Hazlehurst)

63%

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Jeff Davis County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hazlehurst ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hazlehurst 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 331 Hazlehurst residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (46% in Jeff Davis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hazlehurst compared with Jeff Davis County and Georgia

Census figure	Hazlehurst	Jeff Davis County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	26%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	20%	11%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,750	$26,990	—

Older residents in towns around Hazlehurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Baxley, GA	16 mi	998	52%
McRae-Helena, GA	22 mi	1,115	47%
Alamo, GA	22 mi	345	16%
Alma, GA	23 mi	714	55%
Nicholls, GA	24 mi	263	46%
Vidalia, GA	27 mi	2,250	45%

Hospices serving Hazlehurst

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Care Hospice	Baxley, GA	16 mi	(912) 367-4146
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	25 mi	(912) 537-0063
Affinis Hospice LLC	Vidalia, GA	25 mi	(912) 538-0465
Georgia Hospice Care	Jesup, GA	46 mi	(912) 427-3202
Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc.	Jesup, GA	46 mi	(912) 588-0080

Nursing homes near Hazlehurst (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hazelhurst Court Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlehurst, GA	0.2 mi	1 of 5	73	(912) 375-3677
Woods At Lumber City Of Journey LLC, The	Lumber City, GA	11 mi	2 of 5	86	(912) 363-2484
Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation Pavilion	Baxley, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	101	(912) 367-9841
Mcrae Manor Nursing Home	Mc Rae, GA	22 mi	1 of 5	133	(229) 868-6473

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazlehurst. 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 Hazlehurst

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 78% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst: common questions

Which hospices serve Hazlehurst?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Hazlehurst ZIP codes, including Comfort Care Hospice, Community Hospice, Affinis Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hazlehurst?

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 78% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst. 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 Hazlehurst, GA