Respite Care in Milledgeville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Milledgeville, GA: the local picture

1,933

residents 65 or older (12% of Milledgeville)

66%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Baldwin County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Milledgeville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Milledgeville live with someone: 66% 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 777 Milledgeville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (42% in Baldwin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Milledgeville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Milledgeville compared with Baldwin County and Georgia

Census figure	Milledgeville	Baldwin County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	15%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,302	$54,428	—

Older residents in towns around Milledgeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hardwick, GA	3.0 mi	703	33%
Gray, GA	18 mi	586	47%
Eatonton, GA	19 mi	1,193	41%
Sandersville, GA	26 mi	823	30%
Monticello, GA	30 mi	617	45%
Macon, GA	33 mi	25,755	39%

Hospices serving Milledgeville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc	Milledgeville, GA	0.6 mi	(478) 245-0670
Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC	Eatonton, GA	17 mi	(404) 435-0085
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Gray, GA	18 mi	(478) 936-8959
Hospice Care Options Inc.	Macon, GA	29 mi	(478) 743-3033
Amedisys Hospice	Macon, GA	30 mi	(478) 953-0520

Nursing homes near Milledgeville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin	Milledgeville, GA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	15	(478) 454-3649
Chaplinwood Nursing Home	Milledgeville, GA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 453-8514
Green Acres Health And Rehabilitation	Milledgeville, GA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	98	(478) 453-9437
Bostick Nursing Center	Milledgeville, GA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	280	(478) 414-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of Milledgeville. 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 Milledgeville

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 21% of the $5,692 monthly median income of Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville: common questions

Which hospices serve Milledgeville?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Milledgeville ZIP codes, including Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc, Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC, Affinis Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Milledgeville?

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 21% of the $5,692 monthly median income of Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville. 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 Milledgeville, GA