Respite Care in Rome, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rome, GA: the local picture

6,259

residents 65 or older (16% of Rome)

64%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Floyd County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rome ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rome live with someone: 64% 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 2,069 Rome residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (38% in Floyd County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Rome ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rome compared with Floyd County and Georgia

Census figure	Rome	Floyd County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,200	$53,453	—

Older residents in towns around Rome

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lindale, GA	5.4 mi	595	39%
Adairsville, GA	17 mi	1,101	4.7%
Euharlee, GA	17 mi	353	19%
Aragon, GA	17 mi	194	31%
Cedartown, GA	17 mi	1,301	48%
Summerville, GA	17 mi	977	39%

Hospices serving Rome

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Hospice, Inc	Rome, GA	2.5 mi	(706) 378-2273
Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome	Rome, GA	2.5 mi	(706) 236-4706
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care	Rome, GA	2.5 mi	(706) 509-3200
Homespun Hospice, LLC	Calhoun, GA	21 mi	(678) 986-7746
Tapestry Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC	Calhoun, GA	21 mi	(706) 383-8812

Nursing homes near Rome (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fifth Avenue Health Care	Rome, GA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 291-0521
Harborview Rome	Rome, GA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	100	(706) 234-8281
Magnolia Place Nursing And Rehabilitation	Rome, GA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	34	(706) 728-3600
Etowah Landing	Rome, GA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(706) 235-1337

Straight-line miles from the center of Rome. 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 Rome

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 29% of the $4,267 monthly median income of Rome 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 Rome: common questions

Which hospices serve Rome?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Rome ZIP codes, including Transitions Hospice, Inc, Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Rome?

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 29% of the $4,267 monthly median income of Rome 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 Rome. 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 Rome

More senior care near Rome

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Rome

More for Rome 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 Rome, GA