Respite Care in Pembroke, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pembroke, GA: the local picture

354

residents 65 or older (13% of Pembroke)

77%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bryan County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pembroke ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pembroke 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 160 Pembroke residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (37% in Bryan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Pembroke ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pembroke compared with Bryan County and Georgia

Census figure	Pembroke	Bryan County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	26%
Residents 65 or older	13%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	6.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,333	$69,346	—

Older residents in towns around Pembroke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Claxton, GA	17 mi	402	44%
Bloomingdale, GA	18 mi	549	43%
Fort Stewart, GA	18 mi	12	25%
Guyton, GA	19 mi	310	47%
Pooler, GA	21 mi	4,236	36%
Hinesville, GA	22 mi	3,117	43%

Hospices serving Pembroke

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Hospice	Claxton, GA	17 mi	(912) 739-0058
Your Family Hospice, LLC	Hinesville, GA	20 mi	(912) 332-7969
Amedisys Hospice	Pooler, GA	22 mi	(912) 691-5755
Affinis Hospice	Pooler, GA	22 mi	(912) 748-6000
Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc.	Statesboro, GA	22 mi	(912) 764-8441

Nursing homes near Pembroke (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation	Claxton, GA	16 mi	3 of 5	70	(912) 739-2245
Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Richmond Hill, GA	22 mi	2 of 5	100	(912) 756-6131
Resorts At Pooler Inc	Pooler, GA	22 mi	2 of 5	122	(912) 748-6840
Heritage Inn Health And Rehabilitation	Statesboro, GA	22 mi	4 of 5	92	(912) 764-9011

Straight-line miles from the center of Pembroke. 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 Pembroke

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 21% of the $5,694 monthly median income of Pembroke 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 Pembroke: common questions

Which hospices serve Pembroke?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Pembroke ZIP codes, including Affinity Hospice, Your Family Hospice, LLC, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Pembroke?

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 21% of the $5,694 monthly median income of Pembroke 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 Pembroke. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Pembroke, GA