Respite Care in Metter, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Metter, GA: the local picture

996

residents 65 or older (25% of Metter)

59%

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

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Candler County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Metter ZIP codes

Most older adults in Metter 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 533 Metter residents aged 65 or older report a disability (61%) (49% in Candler County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Metter ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Metter compared with Candler County and Georgia

Census figure	Metter	Candler County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	49%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	3.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,653	$37,385	—

Older residents in towns around Metter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Statesboro, GA	17 mi	2,788	39%
Claxton, GA	18 mi	402	44%
Lyons, GA	20 mi	677	54%
Swainsboro, GA	21 mi	990	34%
Reidsville, GA	22 mi	423	52%
Vidalia, GA	24 mi	2,250	45%

Hospices serving Metter

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc.	Statesboro, GA	17 mi	(912) 764-8441
Affinity Hospice	Claxton, GA	18 mi	(912) 739-0058
Pruitthealth Hospice-Swainsboro	Swainsboro, GA	21 mi	(478) 237-7798
Affinis Hospice LLC	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	(912) 538-0465
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	(912) 537-0063

Nursing homes near Metter (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azalea Health And Rehabilitation	Metter, GA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	89	(912) 685-5734
Pleasant View Nursing Center	Metter, GA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(912) 685-2168
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation	Pulaski, GA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	89	(912) 685-5072
Twin City Trails Of Journey LLC	Twin City, GA	14 mi	3 of 5	110	(478) 763-2141

Straight-line miles from the center of Metter. 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 Metter

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 42% of the $2,888 monthly median income of Metter 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 Metter: common questions

Which hospices serve Metter?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Metter ZIP codes, including Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc., Affinity Hospice, Pruitthealth Hospice-Swainsboro.

How much does respite care cost in Metter?

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 42% of the $2,888 monthly median income of Metter 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 Metter. 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 Metter, GA