Respite Care in Rossville, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rossville, GA: the local picture

784

residents 65 or older (20% of Rossville)

72%

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Walker County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rossville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rossville live with someone: 72% 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 388 Rossville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (40% in Walker County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Rossville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rossville compared with Walker County and Georgia

Census figure	Rossville	Walker County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	40%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	15%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	3.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,302	$42,907	—

Older residents in towns around Rossville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lakeview, GA	2.0 mi	897	38%
Fairview, GA	3.2 mi	1,165	38%
East Ridge, TN	3.8 mi	4,078	38%
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	3.9 mi	2,805	48%
Chattanooga Valley, GA	4.7 mi	804	34%
Chattanooga, TN	6.7 mi	32,190	34%

Hospices serving Rossville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hearth Hospice	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	3.1 mi	(706) 866-9854
Gentiva	Chattanooga, TN	4.8 mi	(423) 892-3737
Hearth Hospice	Chattanooga, TN	5.1 mi	(423) 531-6555
Caris Healthcare	Ringgold, GA	8.5 mi	(706) 944-9110
Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC	Chattanooga, TN	8.8 mi	(423) 892-4289

Nursing homes near Rossville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare Rossville	Rossville, GA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	112	(706) 861-0863
Center For Advanced Rehab At Parkside, The	Rossville, GA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	125	(706) 858-5000
Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(706) 861-5154
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	4.1 mi	5 of 5	135	(706) 866-7700

Straight-line miles from the center of Rossville. 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 Rossville

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 60% of the $2,025 monthly median income of Rossville 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 Rossville: common questions

Which hospices serve Rossville?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Rossville ZIP codes, including Hearth Hospice, Gentiva, Hearth Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Rossville?

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 60% of the $2,025 monthly median income of Rossville 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 Rossville. 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 Rossville

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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 Rossville, GA