Respite Care in Martinez, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Martinez, GA: the local picture

5,959

residents 65 or older (18% of Martinez)

76%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Richmond County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Martinez ZIP codes

Most older adults in Martinez 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 2,255 Martinez residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (44% in Richmond County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Martinez ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Martinez compared with Richmond County and Georgia

Census figure	Martinez	Richmond County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	44%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	26%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	9.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,750	$47,485	—

Older residents in towns around Martinez

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Evans, GA	4.0 mi	7,045	33%
Grovetown, GA	7.9 mi	1,565	52%
North Augusta, SC	8.3 mi	4,801	30%
Belvedere, SC	9.7 mi	756	30%
Augusta, GA	11 mi	30,767	44%
Clearwater, SC	11 mi	338	55%

Hospices serving Martinez

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southeast Hospice	Martinez, GA	0.9 mi	(706) 364-3108
Crescent Hospice	Augusta, GA	0.9 mi	(706) 447-2461
Hospice Services Of GA LLC	Augusta, GA	0.9 mi	(706) 364-1933
Hands Of Grace Hospice	Augusta, GA	0.9 mi	(706) 229-8786
Trinity Hospice	Martinez, GA	0.9 mi	(706) 729-6000

Nursing homes near Martinez (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pavilion At Brandon Wilde	Evans, GA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	65	(706) 868-9800
Harrington Park Health And Rehabilitation	Augusta, GA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	58	(762) 222-7200
Place At Martinez, The	Augusta, GA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 863-6030
Harborview Health Center Of Augusta	Augusta, GA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(706) 860-7572

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinez. 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 Martinez

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 22% of the $5,646 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez: common questions

Which hospices serve Martinez?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Martinez ZIP codes, including Southeast Hospice, Crescent Hospice, Hospice Services Of GA LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Martinez?

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 22% of the $5,646 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez. 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 Martinez

More senior care near Martinez

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Other care in Martinez

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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 Martinez, GA