Respite Care in Lithia Springs, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lithia Springs, GA: the local picture

1,955

residents 65 or older (12% of Lithia Springs)

76%

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

40%

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

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lithia Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lithia Springs live with someone: 76% 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 781 Lithia Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (37% in Douglas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 37 hospices serving Lithia Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lithia Springs compared with Douglas County and Georgia

Census figure	Lithia Springs	Douglas County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,028	$58,595	—

Older residents in towns around Lithia Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Austell, GA	2.6 mi	587	22%
Douglasville, GA	4.4 mi	4,271	41%
Mableton, GA	4.6 mi	9,734	31%
Powder Springs, GA	6.0 mi	2,494	34%
Smyrna, GA	9.4 mi	5,911	31%
Hiram, GA	9.5 mi	533	41%

Hospices serving Lithia Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellstar Community Hospice	Austell, GA	3.9 mi	(770) 732-6710
Bristol Hospice Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	12 mi	(770) 434-9530
Hospice360	Marietta, GA	12 mi	(770) 545-8226
Amity Care	Marietta, GA	14 mi	(678) 402-5235
Affinity Hospice	Marietta, GA	14 mi	(404) 444-4748

Nursing homes near Lithia Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Presbyterian Village	Austell, GA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	107	(770) 819-7000
Anderson Mill Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Austell, GA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	170	(770) 941-8813
Powder Springs Center For Nursing & Healing	Powder Springs, GA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	208	(770) 439-9199
Pruitthealth - Austell	Austell, GA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	124	(770) 941-5750

Straight-line miles from the center of Lithia Springs. 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 Lithia Springs

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 33% of the $3,669 monthly median income of Lithia Springs 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 Lithia Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Lithia Springs?

Medicare lists 37 hospices for Lithia Springs ZIP codes, including Wellstar Community Hospice, Bristol Hospice Georgia, LLC, Hospice360.

How much does respite care cost in Lithia Springs?

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 33% of the $3,669 monthly median income of Lithia Springs 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 Lithia Springs. 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 Lithia Springs, GA