Respite Care in Montezuma, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Montezuma, GA: the local picture

548

residents 65 or older (18% of Montezuma)

65%

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

38%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Montezuma ZIP codes

Most older adults in Montezuma live with someone: 65% 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 184 Montezuma residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (38% in Dooly County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Montezuma ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Montezuma compared with Dooly County and Georgia

Census figure	Montezuma	Dooly County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	7.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,556	$56,496	—

Older residents in towns around Montezuma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Unadilla, GA	17 mi	370	70%
Fort Valley, GA	19 mi	1,229	45%
Americus, GA	19 mi	2,362	31%
Vienna, GA	20 mi	733	33%
Perry, GA	21 mi	3,312	36%
Cordele, GA	28 mi	1,594	63%

Hospices serving Montezuma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoebe Sumter Hospice	Americus, GA	21 mi	(229) 928-4000
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	27 mi	(229) 273-6282
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	27 mi	(229) 271-0300
Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc	Warner Robins, GA	30 mi	(478) 953-5161
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	30 mi	(800) 932-2738

Nursing homes near Montezuma (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montezuma Health And Rehabilitation	Montezuma, GA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 472-8168
4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center	Byromville, GA	9.1 mi	3 of 5	—	(470) 349-4507
Oaks Nursing Home, Inc, The	Marshallville, GA	10 mi	4 of 5	60	(478) 967-2223
Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center	Ideal, GA	11 mi	5 of 5	88	(478) 949-2270

Straight-line miles from the center of Montezuma. 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 Montezuma

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 27% of the $4,546 monthly median income of Montezuma 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 Montezuma: common questions

Which hospices serve Montezuma?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Montezuma ZIP codes, including Phoebe Sumter Hospice, Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care, Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele.

How much does respite care cost in Montezuma?

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 27% of the $4,546 monthly median income of Montezuma 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 Montezuma. 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 Montezuma, GA