Respite Care in Moultrie, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moultrie, GA: the local picture

2,540

residents 65 or older (17% of Moultrie)

56%

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

48%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moultrie ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moultrie live with someone: 56% 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 1,135 Moultrie residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (42% in Colquitt County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Moultrie compared with Colquitt County and Georgia

Census figure	Moultrie	Colquitt County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	26%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,606	$33,784	—

Older residents in towns around Moultrie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pelham, GA	22 mi	669	22%
Adel, GA	22 mi	919	46%
Sylvester, GA	24 mi	1,018	52%
Camilla, GA	25 mi	925	56%
Tifton, GA	25 mi	2,845	28%
Thomasville, GA	26 mi	3,853	43%

Hospices serving Moultrie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Colquitt Regional Hospice	Moultrie, GA	1.6 mi	(229) 890-3526
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC-(Adel)	Adel, GA	22 mi	(229) 500-6250
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia	Thomasville, GA	26 mi	(229) 584-5500
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Chula, GA	29 mi	(229) 520-3052
Affinity Hospice	Valdosta, GA	34 mi	(229) 242-8904

Nursing homes near Moultrie (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Magnolia Manor	Moultrie, GA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	100	(229) 985-3422
Pruitthealth - Sunrise	Moultrie, GA	3.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(229) 985-7173
Pruitthealth - Moultrie	Moultrie, GA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	68	(229) 985-4320
Colquitt Regional Senior Care & Rehabilitation	Moultrie, GA	3.8 mi	4 of 5	59	(229) 985-3637

Straight-line miles from the center of Moultrie. 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 Moultrie

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 59% of the $2,051 monthly median income of Moultrie 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 Moultrie: common questions

Which hospices serve Moultrie?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Moultrie ZIP codes, including Colquitt Regional Hospice, Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC-(Adel), Hospice Of Southwest Georgia.

How much does respite care cost in Moultrie?

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 59% of the $2,051 monthly median income of Moultrie 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 Moultrie. 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 Moultrie, GA