Respite Care in Monroe, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monroe, GA: the local picture

1,956

residents 65 or older (13% of Monroe)

67%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Walton County)

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monroe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monroe live with someone: 67% 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 872 Monroe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (38% in Walton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving Monroe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monroe compared with Walton County and Georgia

Census figure	Monroe	Walton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	26%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10%	2.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,655	$49,313	—

Older residents in towns around Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Social Circle, GA	10 mi	782	41%
Loganville, GA	11 mi	1,931	38%
Statham, GA	13 mi	433	29%
Winder, GA	13 mi	2,342	34%
Covington, GA	15 mi	2,446	39%
Grayson, GA	15 mi	389	28%

Hospices serving Monroe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence Care	Monroe, GA	1.2 mi	(470) 816-1600
Abbey Hospice	Social Circle, GA	8.4 mi	(770) 464-5858
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Bogart, GA	15 mi	(770) 725-2399
Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia, LLC	Lawrenceville, GA	17 mi	(404) 763-1456
Autumn View Hospice, LLC	Snellville, GA	17 mi	(470) 475-5756

Nursing homes near Monroe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Place Nursing Facility	Monroe, GA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	175	(770) 267-8677
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Social Circle, GA	9.2 mi	3 of 5	65	(770) 464-2019
Winder Center For Nursing And Healing	Winder, GA	13 mi	1 of 5	163	(770) 867-2108
High Shoals Health And Rehabilitation	Bishop, GA	14 mi	4 of 5	100	(706) 769-7738

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroe. 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 Monroe

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 41% of the $2,971 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe: common questions

Which hospices serve Monroe?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Monroe ZIP codes, including Providence Care, Abbey Hospice, Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Monroe?

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 41% of the $2,971 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe. 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 Monroe

More senior care near Monroe

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Monroe

More for Monroe families

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 Monroe, GA