Respite Care in Palmetto, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Palmetto, GA: the local picture

691

residents 65 or older (14% of Palmetto)

74%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fulton County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Palmetto ZIP codes

Most older adults in Palmetto live with someone: 74% 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 258 Palmetto residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (30% in Fulton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Palmetto ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Palmetto compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Palmetto	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,443	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Palmetto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairburn, GA	5.0 mi	1,530	40%
Chattahoochee Hills, GA	5.2 mi	718	21%
Tyrone, GA	6.2 mi	1,308	19%
Union City, GA	7.5 mi	2,925	31%
South Fulton, GA	8.6 mi	12,436	31%
Peachtree City, GA	12 mi	8,330	30%

Hospices serving Palmetto

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Newnan	Newnan, GA	9.9 mi	(770) 502-3667
Gentiva	Newnan, GA	9.9 mi	(770) 502-1104
Adoration Hospice	Newnan, GA	9.9 mi	(678) 583-0717
Compassus-Fayetteville	Fayetteville, GA	12 mi	(678) 817-4180
Affinis Hospice	Newnan, GA	14 mi	(404) 832-4232

Nursing homes near Palmetto (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairburn Heights Of Journey LLC	Fairburn, GA	5.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(770) 964-1320
Pruitthealth - Fairburn	Fairburn, GA	7.7 mi	2 of 5	82	(770) 306-7878
Christian City Rehabilitation Center	Union City, GA	8.7 mi	2 of 5	200	(770) 964-3301
Southland Health And Rehabilitation	Peachtree City, GA	9.9 mi	2 of 5	155	(770) 631-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmetto. 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 Palmetto

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 23% of the $5,287 monthly median income of Palmetto 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 Palmetto: common questions

Which hospices serve Palmetto?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Palmetto ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Care Of Newnan, Gentiva, Adoration Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Palmetto?

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 23% of the $5,287 monthly median income of Palmetto 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 Palmetto. 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 Palmetto, GA