Respite Care in Jasper, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jasper, GA: the local picture

847

residents 65 or older (18% of Jasper)

71%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Pickens County)

42

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jasper ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jasper live with someone: 71% 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 239 Jasper residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (37% in Pickens County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 42 hospices serving Jasper ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jasper compared with Pickens County and Georgia

Census figure	Jasper	Pickens County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	19%	26%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	8.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	2.8%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Jasper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ball Ground, GA	9.5 mi	410	32%
Canton, GA	15 mi	5,156	25%
Dawsonville, GA	18 mi	637	27%
Holly Springs, GA	21 mi	2,223	34%
Milton, GA	23 mi	4,356	20%
Cumming, GA	25 mi	1,400	53%

Hospices serving Jasper

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Appalachian Hospice & Palliative Care	Jasper, GA	2.3 mi	(706) 253-4015
Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc.	Jasper, GA	2.3 mi	(706) 253-4100
Compassus-North Georgia Ii	Ellijay, GA	15 mi	(706) 686-5244
Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc	Canton, GA	15 mi	(470) 259-0444
Caritas Hospice Care	Dawsonville, GA	16 mi	(678) 239-1851

Nursing homes near Jasper (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jasper Point Of Journey LLC	Jasper, GA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(706) 692-6323
Pruitthealth - Jasper	Jasper, GA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(706) 253-2441
Wildwood Health And Rehab	Talking Rock, GA	10 mi	3 of 5	44	(706) 692-6014
Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay	Ellijay, GA	15 mi	3 of 5	110	(706) 635-7881

Straight-line miles from the center of Jasper. 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 Jasper

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. 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 Jasper: common questions

Which hospices serve Jasper?

Medicare lists 42 hospices for Jasper ZIP codes, including Appalachian Hospice & Palliative Care, Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc., Compassus-North Georgia Ii.

How much does respite care cost in Jasper?

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. 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 Jasper. 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.

More near Jasper

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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 Jasper, GA