Respite Care in North Decatur, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Decatur, GA: the local picture

3,450

residents 65 or older (19% of North Decatur)

62%

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

26%

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

53

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Decatur ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Decatur live with someone: 62% 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 847 North Decatur residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 53 hospices serving North Decatur ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Decatur compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	North Decatur	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,625	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around North Decatur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Scottdale, GA	1.6 mi	1,151	45%
North Druid Hills, GA	2.3 mi	2,208	48%
Decatur, GA	2.5 mi	3,597	29%
Clarkston, GA	2.7 mi	598	37%
Druid Hills, GA	2.8 mi	1,503	20%
Avondale Estates, GA	3.0 mi	861	19%

Hospices serving North Decatur

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.0 mi	(770) 939-9179
Olive Branch Hospice LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.0 mi	(516) 710-4686
Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.9 mi	(770) 525-5550
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	4.8 mi	(770) 456-5701
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC	Tucker, GA	5.4 mi	(470) 354-3231

Nursing homes near North Decatur (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harborview Decatur	Decatur, GA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	73	(404) 292-0626
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Decatur, GA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	140	(404) 296-5440
A.G. Rhodes Home Wesley Woods	Atlanta, GA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	150	(404) 315-0900
Parkside At Budd Terrace Operating Company LLC	Atlanta, GA	2.5 mi	2 of 5	250	(404) 728-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of North Decatur. 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 North Decatur

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 17% of the $7,302 monthly median income of North Decatur 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 North Decatur: common questions

Which hospices serve North Decatur?

Medicare lists 53 hospices for North Decatur ZIP codes, including Longleaf Hospice, LLC, Olive Branch Hospice LLC, Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in North Decatur?

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 17% of the $7,302 monthly median income of North Decatur 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 North Decatur. 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 North Decatur, GA