Respite Care in North Druid Hills, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Druid Hills, GA: the local picture

2,208

residents 65 or older (12% of North Druid Hills)

56%

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

48%

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

49

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Druid Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Druid Hills 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 990 North Druid Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 49 hospices serving North Druid Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Druid Hills compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	North Druid Hills	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,375	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around North Druid Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Decatur, GA	2.3 mi	3,450	26%
Druid Hills, GA	2.4 mi	1,503	20%
Brookhaven, GA	3.1 mi	6,086	31%
Decatur, GA	3.8 mi	3,597	29%
Scottdale, GA	3.9 mi	1,151	45%
Chamblee, GA	4.5 mi	2,841	38%

Hospices serving North Druid Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice Georgia, LLC	Brookhaven, GA	0.4 mi	(470) 737-9490
Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	1.6 mi	(770) 525-5550
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.2 mi	(770) 939-9179
The Weinstein Hospice	Atlanta, GA	6.1 mi	(404) 352-4308
Hospice Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	7.4 mi	(404) 869-3060

Nursing homes near North Druid Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
A.G. Rhodes Home Wesley Woods	Atlanta, GA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	150	(404) 315-0900
Parkside At Budd Terrace Operating Company LLC	Atlanta, GA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	250	(404) 728-6500
Pruitthealth - Virginia Park	Atlanta, GA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	128	(404) 875-6456
Lenbrook	Atlanta, GA	2.9 mi	5 of 5	60	(404) 233-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Druid Hills. 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 Druid Hills

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 19% of the $6,531 monthly median income of North Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve North Druid Hills?

Medicare lists 49 hospices for North Druid Hills ZIP codes, including Brighton Hospice Georgia, LLC, Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC, Longleaf Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in North Druid Hills?

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 19% of the $6,531 monthly median income of North Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills. 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 Druid Hills, GA