Respite Care in Pooler, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pooler, GA: the local picture

4,236

residents 65 or older (15% of Pooler)

70%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chatham County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pooler ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pooler live with someone: 70% 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 1,505 Pooler residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (36% in Chatham County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Pooler ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pooler compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figure	Pooler	Chatham County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	9.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	7.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,380	$62,844	—

Older residents in towns around Pooler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bloomingdale, GA	3.3 mi	549	43%
Garden City, GA	4.8 mi	1,182	32%
Port Wentworth, GA	6.7 mi	1,119	45%
Savannah, GA	7.0 mi	21,137	40%
Georgetown, GA	8.6 mi	1,427	32%
Thunderbolt, GA	13 mi	633	43%

Hospices serving Pooler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinis Hospice	Pooler, GA	0.7 mi	(912) 748-6000
Bridge Hospice, LLC	Pooler, GA	0.7 mi	(912) 417-4571
Amedisys Hospice	Pooler, GA	0.7 mi	(912) 691-5755
Gentiva	Savannah, GA	9.0 mi	(912) 352-8200
Georgia Hospice Care	Savannah, GA	12 mi	(912) 355-0000

Nursing homes near Pooler (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resorts At Pooler Inc	Pooler, GA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	122	(912) 748-6840
Pruitthealth - Seaside	Port Wentworth, GA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	101	(912) 964-1515
Savannah Post Acute LLC	Savannah, GA	8.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(912) 352-8615
Abercorn Rehabilitation Center	Savannah, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	100	(912) 925-4402

Straight-line miles from the center of Pooler. 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 Pooler

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 16% of the $7,865 monthly median income of Pooler 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 Pooler: common questions

Which hospices serve Pooler?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Pooler ZIP codes, including Affinis Hospice, Bridge Hospice, LLC, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Pooler?

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 16% of the $7,865 monthly median income of Pooler 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 Pooler. 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 Pooler, GA