Respite Care in Lyons, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lyons, GA: the local picture

677

residents 65 or older (16% of Lyons)

53%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Toombs County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lyons ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lyons live with someone: 53% 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 336 Lyons residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (45% in Toombs County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Lyons ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lyons compared with Toombs County and Georgia

Census figure	Lyons	Toombs County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	45%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	32%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	21%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,684	$40,087	—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vidalia, GA	4.8 mi	2,250	45%
Reidsville, GA	14 mi	423	52%
Soperton, GA	20 mi	436	64%
Metter, GA	20 mi	996	61%
Claxton, GA	24 mi	402	44%
Swainsboro, GA	26 mi	990	34%

Hospices serving Lyons

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinis Hospice LLC	Vidalia, GA	5.1 mi	(912) 538-0465
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	5.1 mi	(912) 537-0063
Affinity Hospice	Claxton, GA	24 mi	(912) 739-0058
Pruitthealth Hospice-Swainsboro	Swainsboro, GA	25 mi	(478) 237-7798
Comfort Care Hospice	Baxley, GA	29 mi	(912) 367-4146

Nursing homes near Lyons (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oxley Park Health And Rehabilitation	Lyons, GA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	144	(912) 526-6336
Oaks - Bethany Skilled Nursing, The	Vidalia, GA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	168	(912) 537-7922
Meadows Park Health And Rehabilitation	Vidalia, GA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	75	(912) 403-3400
Tattnall Healthcare Center	Reidsville, GA	15 mi	1 of 5	92	(912) 557-4345

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

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 45% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons: common questions

Which hospices serve Lyons?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Lyons ZIP codes, including Affinis Hospice LLC, Community Hospice, Affinity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lyons?

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 45% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons. 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 Lyons, GA