Respite Care in Lithonia, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lithonia, GA: the local picture

171

residents 65 or older (6.5% of Lithonia)

57%

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

90%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

74

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lithonia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lithonia live with someone: 57% 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 144 Lithonia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (90%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 74 hospices serving Lithonia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lithonia compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Lithonia	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	90%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	27%	7.3%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Lithonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stonecrest, GA	3.2 mi	7,134	32%
Redan, GA	3.9 mi	5,051	30%
Lakeview Estates, GA	4.0 mi	60	72%
Stone Mountain, GA	7.3 mi	902	28%
Conyers, GA	8.0 mi	2,933	28%
Belvedere Park, GA	9.2 mi	1,802	49%

Hospices serving Lithonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opuscare Of Georgia	Stonecrest, GA	6.3 mi	(770) 483-9111
Loving Arms Hospice	Conyers, GA	7.4 mi	(770) 765-7030
Gentiva	Conyers, GA	7.4 mi	(678) 413-1360
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	8.3 mi	(404) 537-1960
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	9.2 mi	(770) 456-5701

Nursing homes near Lithonia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Lithonia, LLC	Lithonia, GA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	150	(770) 482-2961
Rockdale Healthcare Center	Conyers, GA	5.8 mi	2 of 5	103	(770) 483-4480
Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs	Stone Mountain, GA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(678) 684-3157
Westbury Center Of Conyers For Nursing And Healing	Conyers, GA	6.6 mi	3 of 5	173	(770) 483-3902

Straight-line miles from the center of Lithonia. 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 Lithonia

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 Lithonia: common questions

Which hospices serve Lithonia?

Medicare lists 74 hospices for Lithonia ZIP codes, including Opuscare Of Georgia, Loving Arms Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Lithonia?

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 Lithonia. 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 Lithonia

More senior care near Lithonia

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Lithonia

More for Lithonia families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Lithonia, GA