Respite Care in Redan, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Redan, GA: the local picture

5,051

residents 65 or older (16% of Redan)

70%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Redan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Redan 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 1,510 Redan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Redan compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Redan	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,162	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Redan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lithonia, GA	3.9 mi	171	90%
Stonecrest, GA	4.2 mi	7,134	32%
Stone Mountain, GA	4.5 mi	902	28%
Belvedere Park, GA	5.4 mi	1,802	49%
Avondale Estates, GA	6.0 mi	861	19%
Candler-McAfee, GA	6.0 mi	5,061	35%

Hospices serving Redan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Georgia	Atlanta, GA	19 mi	(404) 843-6500
Amity Care	Marietta, GA	22 mi	(678) 402-5235

Nursing homes near Redan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Lithonia, LLC	Lithonia, GA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	150	(770) 482-2961
Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs	Stone Mountain, GA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(678) 684-3157
Glenwood Health Center By Harborview	Decatur, GA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	225	(404) 284-6414
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	5.4 mi	1 of 5	149	(770) 498-4144

Straight-line miles from the center of Redan. 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 Redan

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Redan 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 Redan: common questions

Which hospices serve Redan?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Redan ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Georgia, Amity Care.

How much does respite care cost in Redan?

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Redan 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 Redan. 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 Redan, GA