Respite Care in Putney, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Putney, GA: the local picture

597

residents 65 or older (19% of Putney)

75%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Dougherty County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Putney ZIP codes

Most older adults in Putney live with someone: 75% 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 289 Putney residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (42% in Dougherty County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Putney ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Putney compared with Dougherty County and Georgia

Census figure	Putney	Dougherty County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	16%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	11%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,406	$45,956	—

Older residents in towns around Putney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Albany, GA	8.3 mi	10,942	42%
Sylvester, GA	16 mi	1,018	52%
Camilla, GA	18 mi	925	56%
Leesburg, GA	18 mi	395	33%
Pelham, GA	24 mi	669	22%
Moultrie, GA	28 mi	2,540	48%

Hospices serving Putney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoebe Hospice	Albany, GA	9.5 mi	(229) 312-7050
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia	Thomasville, GA	45 mi	(229) 584-5500

Nursing homes near Putney (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wynfield Park Health And Rehabilitation	Albany, GA	8.5 mi	2 of 5	186	(229) 435-0741
Pruitthealth - Palmyra	Albany, GA	9.6 mi	1 of 5	250	(229) 883-0500
Pruitthealth - Sylvester	Sylvester, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	117	(229) 776-5541
Archbold Living Camilla	Camilla, GA	18 mi	1 of 5	156	(229) 336-8377

Straight-line miles from the center of Putney. 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 Putney

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 $5,784 monthly median income of Putney 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 Putney: common questions

Which hospices serve Putney?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Putney ZIP codes, including Phoebe Hospice, Hospice Of Southwest Georgia.

How much does respite care cost in Putney?

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 $5,784 monthly median income of Putney 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 Putney. 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 Putney

More senior care near Putney

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Putney

More for Putney families

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 Putney, GA