Respite Care in Lake City, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lake City, GA: the local picture

467

residents 65 or older (16% of Lake City)

56%

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

35%

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

57

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lake City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lake City 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 121 Lake City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (31% in Clayton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 57 hospices serving Lake City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lake City compared with Clayton County and Georgia

Census figure	Lake City	Clayton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	7.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,448	$47,111	—

Older residents in towns around Lake City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Forest Park, GA	1.4 mi	2,493	34%
Morrow, GA	2.0 mi	568	55%
Conley, GA	2.5 mi	673	28%
Riverdale, GA	5.0 mi	1,767	32%
Hapeville, GA	5.4 mi	587	38%
Jonesboro, GA	6.0 mi	516	52%

Hospices serving Lake City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC	Lake City, GA	1.8 mi	(404) 547-2991
Gentiva	Stockbridge, GA	7.8 mi	(770) 389-5760
Georgia Community Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	7.8 mi	(470) 268-8150
Guiding Light Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	7.8 mi	(470) 507-4822
Affinity Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	7.8 mi	(678) 583-2269

Nursing homes near Lake City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Lake City, GA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	242	(404) 361-1028
Arrowhead Post Acute LLC	Jonesboro, GA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	115	(770) 478-3013
Riverdale Center For Nursing And Healing	Riverdale, GA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	152	(770) 991-1050
Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Jonesboro, GA	5.2 mi	1 of 5	129	(770) 473-4436

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake City. 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 Lake City

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 34% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Lake City 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 Lake City: common questions

Which hospices serve Lake City?

Medicare lists 57 hospices for Lake City ZIP codes, including Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC, Gentiva, Georgia Community Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lake City?

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 34% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Lake City 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 Lake City. 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 Lake City, GA