Respite Care in Perry, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Perry, GA: the local picture

3,312

residents 65 or older (14% of Perry)

71%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Houston County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Perry ZIP codes

Most older adults in Perry live with someone: 71% 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 1,118 Perry residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (35% in Houston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Perry ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Perry compared with Houston County and Georgia

Census figure	Perry	Houston County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	8.9%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,029	$64,120	—

Older residents in towns around Perry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warner Robins, GA	9.5 mi	9,860	41%
Fort Valley, GA	10 mi	1,229	45%
Centerville, GA	12 mi	1,460	32%
Byron, GA	12 mi	727	38%
Unadilla, GA	15 mi	370	70%
Hawkinsville, GA	19 mi	777	50%

Hospices serving Perry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc	Warner Robins, GA	9.7 mi	(478) 953-5161
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	9.7 mi	(478) 953-1016
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	9.7 mi	(800) 932-2738
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Warner Robins, GA	12 mi	(478) 971-1099
Hospice Care Options Inc.	Macon, GA	24 mi	(478) 743-3033

Nursing homes near Perry (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Summerhill Elderliving Home & Care	Perry, GA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	160	(478) 987-3100
Church Home Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Fort Valley, GA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	75	(478) 987-1239
Pruitthealth - The Lodge, LLC	Warner Robins, GA	9.9 mi	5 of 5	106	(478) 293-4900
Fort Valley Crossing Of Journey LLC	Fort Valley, GA	11 mi	2 of 5	75	(478) 825-2031

Straight-line miles from the center of Perry. 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 Perry

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 $4,669 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry: common questions

Which hospices serve Perry?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Perry ZIP codes, including Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc, Gentiva, Georgia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Perry?

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 $4,669 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry. 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.

More near Perry

More senior care near Perry

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Other care in Perry

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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 Perry, GA