Respite Care in Riverdale, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Riverdale, GA: the local picture

1,767

residents 65 or older (12% of Riverdale)

56%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Clayton County)

64

Medicare-certified hospices serve Riverdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Riverdale live with someone: 56% 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 540 Riverdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Clayton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 64 hospices serving Riverdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Riverdale compared with Clayton County and Georgia

Census figure	Riverdale	Clayton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,952	$47,111	—

Older residents in towns around Riverdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jonesboro, GA	4.4 mi	516	52%
Morrow, GA	4.5 mi	568	55%
Forest Park, GA	5.0 mi	2,493	34%
Lake City, GA	5.0 mi	467	35%
Irondale, GA	6.2 mi	691	35%
College Park, GA	6.2 mi	1,374	38%

Hospices serving Riverdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dignity Hospice And Healthcare, LLC	Riverdale, GA	1.0 mi	(678) 908-8870
Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC	Lake City, GA	5.2 mi	(404) 547-2991
Precious Hospice	Fayetteville, GA	7.8 mi	(404) 992-5088
Compassus-Fayetteville	Fayetteville, GA	7.8 mi	(678) 817-4180
Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc	Fayetteville, GA	7.8 mi	(678) 962-5850

Nursing homes near Riverdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverdale Center For Nursing And Healing	Riverdale, GA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	152	(770) 991-1050
Arrowhead Post Acute LLC	Jonesboro, GA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	115	(770) 478-3013
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Lake City, GA	5.7 mi	1 of 5	242	(404) 361-1028
Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Jonesboro, GA	6.4 mi	1 of 5	129	(770) 473-4436

Straight-line miles from the center of Riverdale. 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 Riverdale

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 42% of the $2,913 monthly median income of Riverdale 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 Riverdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Riverdale?

Medicare lists 64 hospices for Riverdale ZIP codes, including Dignity Hospice And Healthcare, LLC, Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC, Precious Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Riverdale?

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 42% of the $2,913 monthly median income of Riverdale 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 Riverdale. 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 Riverdale, GA