Respite Care in Monticello, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monticello, GA: the local picture

617

residents 65 or older (22% of Monticello)

75%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jasper County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monticello ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monticello live with someone: 75% 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 251 Monticello residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (35% in Jasper County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Monticello ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monticello compared with Jasper County and Georgia

Census figure	Monticello	Jasper County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	23%	26%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	15%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	18%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,611	$49,902	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jackson, GA	16 mi	926	38%
Eatonton, GA	17 mi	1,193	41%
Gray, GA	22 mi	586	47%
Forsyth, GA	23 mi	863	44%
Madison, GA	23 mi	1,199	26%
Covington, GA	23 mi	2,446	39%

Hospices serving Monticello

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Jackson, GA	17 mi	(770) 775-0100
Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC	Eatonton, GA	19 mi	(404) 435-0085
Abbey Hospice	Social Circle, GA	27 mi	(770) 464-5858
Pruitthealth Hospice-Macon	Macon, GA	28 mi	(478) 745-9204
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon	Macon, GA	28 mi	(478) 321-9070

Nursing homes near Monticello (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Retreat, The	Monticello, GA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	55	(706) 468-8826
Westbury Center Of Jackson For Nursing And Healing	Jackson, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	196	(770) 775-7832
Pruitthealth - Monroe	Forsyth, GA	18 mi	4 of 5	83	(478) 994-5662
Lynn Haven Health And Rehabilitation	Gray, GA	19 mi	4 of 5	104	(478) 986-3196

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 30% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

Which hospices serve Monticello?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Monticello ZIP codes, including Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care, Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC, Abbey Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Monticello?

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 30% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello. 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 Monticello, GA