Respite Care in Mountain Park, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mountain Park, GA: the local picture

2,398

residents 65 or older (19% of Mountain Park)

77%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

72

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mountain Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mountain Park live with someone: 77% 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 589 Mountain Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 72 hospices serving Mountain Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mountain Park compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Mountain Park	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,706	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lilburn, GA	3.0 mi	2,558	37%
Stone Mountain, GA	3.7 mi	902	28%
Tucker, GA	4.0 mi	7,128	25%
Clarkston, GA	6.7 mi	598	37%
Snellville, GA	7.3 mi	3,648	29%
Norcross, GA	7.6 mi	1,733	28%

Hospices serving Mountain Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family First Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Lilburn, GA	3.7 mi	(404) 870-3563
Guardian Angels Hospice	Tucker, GA	4.9 mi	(470) 242-5682
Divine Guardian, LLC	Tucker, GA	4.9 mi	(770) 837-0673
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC	Tucker, GA	4.9 mi	(470) 354-3231
Circle Of Hope Hospice	Norcross, GA	5.1 mi	(678) 691-9773

Nursing homes near Mountain Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs	Stone Mountain, GA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(678) 684-3157
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	149	(770) 498-4144
Life Care Center Of Gwinnett	Lawrenceville, GA	3.8 mi	4 of 5	163	(770) 923-0005
Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC	Tucker, GA	4.0 mi	1 of 5	144	(770) 491-9444

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Park. 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 Mountain Park

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 26% of the $4,726 monthly median income of Mountain Park 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 Mountain Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Mountain Park?

Medicare lists 72 hospices for Mountain Park ZIP codes, including Family First Hospice & Palliative Care LLC, Guardian Angels Hospice, Divine Guardian, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Mountain Park?

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 26% of the $4,726 monthly median income of Mountain Park 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 Mountain Park. 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 Mountain Park, GA