Respite Care in Jonesboro, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jonesboro, GA: the local picture

516

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Jonesboro)

56%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Clayton County)

63

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jonesboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jonesboro live with someone: 56% 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 267 Jonesboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (31% in Clayton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 63 hospices serving Jonesboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jonesboro compared with Clayton County and Georgia

Census figure	Jonesboro	Clayton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,429	$47,111	—

Older residents in towns around Jonesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Irondale, GA	2.7 mi	691	35%
Morrow, GA	4.1 mi	568	55%
Bonanza, GA	4.4 mi	423	30%
Riverdale, GA	4.4 mi	1,767	32%
Lovejoy, GA	5.7 mi	587	31%
Lake City, GA	6.0 mi	467	35%

Hospices serving Jonesboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC	Lake City, GA	4.8 mi	(404) 547-2991
Precious Hospice	Fayetteville, GA	8.1 mi	(404) 992-5088
Compassus-Fayetteville	Fayetteville, GA	8.1 mi	(678) 817-4180
Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc	Fayetteville, GA	8.1 mi	(678) 962-5850
Foglim Hospice, LLC	Fayetteville, GA	8.1 mi	(770) 558-1647

Nursing homes near Jonesboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Jonesboro, GA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	129	(770) 473-4436
Arrowhead Post Acute LLC	Jonesboro, GA	4.3 mi	1 of 5	115	(770) 478-3013
Riverdale Center For Nursing And Healing	Riverdale, GA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	152	(770) 991-1050
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Lake City, GA	5.7 mi	1 of 5	242	(404) 361-1028

Straight-line miles from the center of Jonesboro. 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 Jonesboro

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 55% of the $2,202 monthly median income of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Jonesboro?

Medicare lists 63 hospices for Jonesboro ZIP codes, including Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC, Precious Hospice, Compassus-Fayetteville.

How much does respite care cost in Jonesboro?

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 55% of the $2,202 monthly median income of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro. 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 Jonesboro, GA