Respite Care in Lawrenceville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lawrenceville, GA: the local picture

3,706

residents 65 or older (12% of Lawrenceville)

60%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Gwinnett County)

87

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lawrenceville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lawrenceville live with someone: 60% 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 1,763 Lawrenceville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (28% in Gwinnett County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 87 hospices serving Lawrenceville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lawrenceville compared with Gwinnett County and Georgia

Census figure	Lawrenceville	Gwinnett County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	19%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	3.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,304	$67,396	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrenceville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grayson, GA	4.7 mi	389	28%
Dacula, GA	5.6 mi	597	19%
Snellville, GA	6.5 mi	3,648	29%
Suwanee, GA	8.0 mi	2,185	37%
Lilburn, GA	9.3 mi	2,558	37%
Sugar Hill, GA	9.5 mi	2,425	29%

Hospices serving Lawrenceville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mesun	Lawrenceville, GA	0.3 mi	(770) 623-2710
Amedisys Hospice Of Lawrenceville	Lawrenceville, GA	0.3 mi	(678) 442-7338
Adoration Hospice	Lawrenceville, GA	0.3 mi	(678) 583-0717
Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia, LLC	Lawrenceville, GA	2.3 mi	(404) 763-1456
Passionate Care Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Lawrenceville, GA	3.7 mi	(770) 680-4340

Nursing homes near Lawrenceville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Ctr Of Lawrenceville	Lawrenceville, GA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	125	(678) 442-0777
Mesun Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lawrenceville, GA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	100	(404) 367-1907
Delmar Gardens Of Gwinnett	Lawrenceville, GA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	67	(770) 923-3100
Salude - The Art Of Recovery	Suwanee, GA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	64	(770) 904-3222

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrenceville. 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 Lawrenceville

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 $3,609 monthly median income of Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville: common questions

Which hospices serve Lawrenceville?

Medicare lists 87 hospices for Lawrenceville ZIP codes, including Mesun, Amedisys Hospice Of Lawrenceville, Adoration Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lawrenceville?

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 $3,609 monthly median income of Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville. 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 Lawrenceville, GA