Respite Care in Social Circle, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Social Circle, GA: the local picture

782

residents 65 or older (15% of Social Circle)

52%

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

41%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Social Circle ZIP codes

Most older adults in Social Circle live with someone: 52% 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 297 Social Circle residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (38% in Walton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Social Circle ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Social Circle compared with Walton County and Georgia

Census figure	Social Circle	Walton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	24%	26%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	2.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,045	$49,313	—

Older residents in towns around Social Circle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Covington, GA	8.2 mi	2,446	39%
Monroe, GA	10 mi	1,956	47%
Madison, GA	14 mi	1,199	26%
Conyers, GA	16 mi	2,933	28%
Loganville, GA	17 mi	1,931	38%
Lakeview Estates, GA	19 mi	60	72%

Hospices serving Social Circle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abbey Hospice	Social Circle, GA	2.8 mi	(770) 464-5858
Providence Care	Monroe, GA	9.8 mi	(470) 816-1600
Gentiva	Conyers, GA	21 mi	(678) 413-1360
Pruitthealth Hospice-Athens	Watkinsville, GA	23 mi	(706) 552-1699
St. Mary's Hospice Services	Watkinsville, GA	23 mi	(706) 389-2273

Nursing homes near Social Circle (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Social Circle, GA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	65	(770) 464-2019
Riverside Health Care Center	Covington, GA	9.3 mi	2 of 5	159	(770) 787-0211
Pruitthealth - Covington	Covington, GA	9.7 mi	3 of 5	71	(770) 786-0427
Park Place Nursing Facility	Monroe, GA	11 mi	2 of 5	175	(770) 267-8677

Straight-line miles from the center of Social Circle. 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 Social Circle

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 32% of the $3,754 monthly median income of Social Circle 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 Social Circle: common questions

Which hospices serve Social Circle?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Social Circle ZIP codes, including Abbey Hospice, Providence Care, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Social Circle?

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 32% of the $3,754 monthly median income of Social Circle 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 Social Circle. 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 Social Circle

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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 Social Circle, GA