Respite Care in Smyrna, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Smyrna, GA: the local picture

5,911

residents 65 or older (10% of Smyrna)

70%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Cobb County)

55

Medicare-certified hospices serve Smyrna ZIP codes

Most older adults in Smyrna live with someone: 70% 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 1,820 Smyrna residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (28% in Cobb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 55 hospices serving Smyrna ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Smyrna compared with Cobb County and Georgia

Census figure	Smyrna	Cobb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	26%
Residents 65 or older	10%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	8.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,909	$71,145	—

Older residents in towns around Smyrna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vinings, GA	2.8 mi	1,684	14%
Fair Oaks, GA	4.3 mi	561	28%
Mableton, GA	4.9 mi	9,734	31%
Marietta, GA	6.5 mi	8,684	33%
Austell, GA	7.9 mi	587	22%
Atlanta, GA	8.7 mi	62,059	32%

Hospices serving Smyrna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	3.1 mi	(404) 424-9740
Bristol Hospice Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.1 mi	(770) 434-9530
Amity Care	Marietta, GA	5.2 mi	(678) 402-5235
Affinity Hospice	Marietta, GA	5.2 mi	(404) 444-4748
Hospice360	Marietta, GA	5.4 mi	(770) 545-8226

Nursing homes near Smyrna (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Delmar Gardens Of Smyrna	Smyrna, GA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(770) 432-4444
Pruitthealth - Marietta	Marietta, GA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	119	(770) 429-8600
Sandtown Health And Rehabilitation	Marietta, GA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	109	(770) 422-1755
A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb	Marietta, GA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	130	(770) 427-8727

Straight-line miles from the center of Smyrna. 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 Smyrna

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 23% of the $5,242 monthly median income of Smyrna 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 Smyrna: common questions

Which hospices serve Smyrna?

Medicare lists 55 hospices for Smyrna ZIP codes, including Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Atlanta, Bristol Hospice Georgia, LLC, Amity Care.

How much does respite care cost in Smyrna?

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 23% of the $5,242 monthly median income of Smyrna 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 Smyrna. 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 Smyrna, GA