Respite Care in Sandy Springs, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sandy Springs, GA: the local picture

15,310

residents 65 or older (14% of Sandy Springs)

68%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fulton County)

48

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sandy Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sandy Springs live with someone: 68% 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 4,157 Sandy Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (30% in Fulton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 48 hospices serving Sandy Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sandy Springs compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Sandy Springs	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,891	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Sandy Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dunwoody, GA	3.3 mi	6,968	26%
Brookhaven, GA	5.1 mi	6,086	31%
Chamblee, GA	5.2 mi	2,841	38%
Doraville, GA	5.9 mi	1,291	20%
Roswell, GA	7.5 mi	14,428	24%
Vinings, GA	7.6 mi	1,684	14%

Hospices serving Sandy Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avion Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Sandy Springs, GA	1.5 mi	(770) 852-8757
Ennoble Care	Sandy Springs, GA	1.5 mi	(404) 595-2210
Lotus Blossom Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Sandy Springs, GA	1.5 mi	(404) 386-2005
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Georgia	Atlanta, GA	1.5 mi	(404) 843-6500
Sovereign Hospice	Sandy Springs, GA	1.5 mi	(470) 223-3773

Nursing homes near Sandy Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Atlanta, GA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	165	(404) 252-2002
Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites By Harborview	Atlanta, GA	3.7 mi	not rated	240	(404) 256-5131
Pruitthealth - Brookhaven	Atlanta, GA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	157	(770) 451-0236
East Cobb Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Marietta, GA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	117	(770) 971-5870

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandy Springs. 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 Sandy Springs

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 16% of the $7,741 monthly median income of Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Sandy Springs?

Medicare lists 48 hospices for Sandy Springs ZIP codes, including Avion Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC, Ennoble Care, Lotus Blossom Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Sandy Springs?

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 16% of the $7,741 monthly median income of Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs. 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 Sandy Springs, GA