Respite Care in McDonough, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McDonough, GA: the local picture

2,721

residents 65 or older (8.8% of McDonough)

64%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Henry County)

62

Medicare-certified hospices serve McDonough ZIP codes

Most older adults in McDonough live with someone: 64% 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 1,143 McDonough residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (33% in Henry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 62 hospices serving McDonough ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

McDonough compared with Henry County and Georgia

Census figure	McDonough	Henry County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	12%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	7.9%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	2.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,199	$61,589	—

Older residents in towns around McDonough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Locust Grove, GA	7.1 mi	737	30%
Heron Bay, GA	7.5 mi	549	53%
Stockbridge, GA	7.7 mi	4,421	32%
Hampton, GA	9.6 mi	850	37%
Lovejoy, GA	9.7 mi	587	31%
Bonanza, GA	11 mi	423	30%

Hospices serving McDonough

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care	Mcdonough, GA	0.6 mi	(678) 432-8811
Lighthouse Community Hospice, The	Mcdonough, GA	0.6 mi	(678) 759-1960
Adoration Hospice	Mcdonough, GA	0.6 mi	(678) 583-0717
Radiant Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Mcdonough, GA	0.6 mi	(678) 729-8758
Gentiva	Stockbridge, GA	9.2 mi	(770) 389-5760

Nursing homes near McDonough (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westbury Center Of Mcdonough For Nursing & Healing	Mcdonough, GA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	210	(770) 957-9081
Pruitthealth - Laurel Park, LLC	Stockbridge, GA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	89	(770) 507-3840
Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Jonesboro, GA	11 mi	1 of 5	129	(770) 473-4436
Pruitthealth - Griffin	Griffin, GA	14 mi	2 of 5	69	(770) 228-4517

Straight-line miles from the center of McDonough. 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 McDonough

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 28% of the $4,350 monthly median income of McDonough 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 McDonough: common questions

Which hospices serve McDonough?

Medicare lists 62 hospices for McDonough ZIP codes, including Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Lighthouse Community Hospice, The, Adoration Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in McDonough?

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 28% of the $4,350 monthly median income of McDonough 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 McDonough. 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 McDonough, GA