Respite Care in Rockmart, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rockmart, GA: the local picture

799

residents 65 or older (15% of Rockmart)

36%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Polk County)

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rockmart ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rockmart live with someone: 36% 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 378 Rockmart residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (43% in Polk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 34 hospices serving Rockmart ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rockmart compared with Polk County and Georgia

Census figure	Rockmart	Polk County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	43%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	64%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	5.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,655	$39,059	—

Older residents in towns around Rockmart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Aragon, GA	2.7 mi	194	31%
Euharlee, GA	11 mi	353	19%
Cedartown, GA	12 mi	1,301	48%
Dallas, GA	13 mi	1,603	40%
Lindale, GA	15 mi	595	39%
Cartersville, GA	18 mi	2,949	37%

Hospices serving Rockmart

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Hospice, Inc	Rome, GA	18 mi	(706) 378-2273
Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome	Rome, GA	18 mi	(706) 236-4706
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care	Rome, GA	18 mi	(706) 509-3200
Willowbrook Hospice, LLC	Cartersville, GA	18 mi	(470) 315-4728
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville	Cartersville, GA	18 mi	(770) 382-0114

Nursing homes near Rockmart (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rockmart Health	Rockmart, GA	0.1 mi	5 of 5	73	(770) 684-5950
Cottages At Rockmart, The	Rockmart, GA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	116	(770) 748-3622
Cedar Valley Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Cedartown, GA	12 mi	5 of 5	100	(770) 748-4116
Chulio Hills Health And Rehab	Rome, GA	12 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 235-1132

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockmart. 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 Rockmart

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 59% of the $2,055 monthly median income of Rockmart 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 Rockmart: common questions

Which hospices serve Rockmart?

Medicare lists 34 hospices for Rockmart ZIP codes, including Transitions Hospice, Inc, Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Rockmart?

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 59% of the $2,055 monthly median income of Rockmart 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 Rockmart. 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 Rockmart, GA