Respite Care in McRae-Helena, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McRae-Helena, GA: the local picture

1,115

residents 65 or older (18% of McRae-Helena)

59%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Telfair County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve McRae-Helena ZIP codes

Most older adults in McRae-Helena live with someone: 59% 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 449 McRae-Helena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (41% in Telfair County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving McRae-Helena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

McRae-Helena compared with Telfair County and Georgia

Census figure	McRae-Helena	Telfair County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	26%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	27%	11%
Households with no vehicle	24%	14%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,264	$38,125	—

Older residents in towns around McRae-Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alamo, GA	9.0 mi	345	16%
Eastman, GA	19 mi	948	55%
Hazlehurst, GA	22 mi	587	56%
Abbeville, GA	24 mi	349	33%
Soperton, GA	28 mi	436	64%
Vidalia, GA	31 mi	2,250	45%

Hospices serving McRae-Helena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Dublin, GA	27 mi	(800) 932-2738
Remarkable Hospice	Dublin, GA	27 mi	(770) 557-5704
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	30 mi	(912) 537-0063
Hospice Care Options Inc.	Macon, GA	67 mi	(478) 743-3033
Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc.	Jesup, GA	67 mi	(912) 588-0080

Nursing homes near McRae-Helena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcrae Manor Nursing Home	Mc Rae, GA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	133	(229) 868-6473
Woods At Lumber City Of Journey LLC, The	Lumber City, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	86	(912) 363-2484
Glenwood Health And Rehabilitation	Glenwood, GA	15 mi	1 of 5	62	(912) 523-5102
Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home	Eastman, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 374-5571

Straight-line miles from the center of McRae-Helena. 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 McRae-Helena

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 34% of the $3,605 monthly median income of McRae-Helena 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 McRae-Helena: common questions

Which hospices serve McRae-Helena?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for McRae-Helena ZIP codes, including Georgia Hospice Care, Remarkable Hospice, Community Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in McRae-Helena?

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 34% of the $3,605 monthly median income of McRae-Helena 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 McRae-Helena. 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 McRae-Helena, GA