Respite Care in Hinesville, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hinesville, GA: the local picture

3,117

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Hinesville)

73%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Liberty County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hinesville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hinesville live with someone: 73% 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 1,348 Hinesville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (44% in Liberty County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hinesville compared with Liberty County and Georgia

Census figure	Hinesville	Liberty County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	44%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	10%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	19%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	4.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,477	$47,738	—

Older residents in towns around Hinesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Stewart, GA	3.8 mi	12	25%
Walthourville, GA	3.8 mi	505	47%
Richmond Hill, GA	19 mi	1,179	41%
Glennville, GA	20 mi	1,004	52%
Buckhead, GA	21 mi	279	51%
Pembroke, GA	22 mi	354	45%

Hospices serving Hinesville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Your Family Hospice, LLC	Hinesville, GA	1.8 mi	(912) 332-7969
Georgia Hospice Care	Jesup, GA	22 mi	(912) 427-3202
Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc.	Jesup, GA	22 mi	(912) 588-0080
Affinity Hospice	Claxton, GA	29 mi	(912) 739-0058
Amedisys Hospice	Pooler, GA	29 mi	(912) 691-5755

Nursing homes near Hinesville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coastal Manor	Ludowici, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	108	(912) 545-3392
Magnolia Manor Of Midway	Midway, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	169	(912) 884-3361
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC	Jesup, GA	19 mi	1 of 5	72	(912) 427-6873
Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Richmond Hill, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	100	(912) 756-6131

Straight-line miles from the center of Hinesville. 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 Hinesville

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 28% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Hinesville 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 Hinesville: common questions

Which hospices serve Hinesville?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Hinesville ZIP codes, including Your Family Hospice, LLC, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Hinesville?

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 28% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Hinesville 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 Hinesville. 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 Hinesville, GA