Respite Care in South Fulton, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in South Fulton, GA: the local picture

12,436

residents 65 or older (11% of South Fulton)

70%

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

31%

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

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Fulton ZIP codes

Most older adults in South Fulton 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 3,801 South Fulton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (30% in Fulton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving South Fulton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

South Fulton compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	South Fulton	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,834	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around South Fulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Union City, GA	3.1 mi	2,925	31%
Fairburn, GA	6.1 mi	1,530	40%
East Point, GA	6.8 mi	4,035	34%
College Park, GA	6.9 mi	1,374	38%
Palmetto, GA	8.6 mi	691	37%
Douglasville, GA	9.7 mi	4,271	41%

Hospices serving South Fulton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pruitthealth Hospice-Union City	Union City, GA	4.1 mi	(770) 254-8612
Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc	Fayetteville, GA	13 mi	(678) 962-5850
Precious Hospice	Fayetteville, GA	13 mi	(404) 992-5088
Compassus-Fayetteville	Fayetteville, GA	13 mi	(678) 817-4180
Pathlight Hospice	Fayetteville, GA	13 mi	(678) 545-4399

Nursing homes near South Fulton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Fairburn	Fairburn, GA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	82	(770) 306-7878
Fairburn Heights Of Journey LLC	Fairburn, GA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(770) 964-1320
Fountainview Ctr For Alzheimer	Atlanta, GA	5.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(404) 325-7994
Christian City Rehabilitation Center	Union City, GA	6.5 mi	2 of 5	200	(770) 964-3301

Straight-line miles from the center of South Fulton. 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 South Fulton

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 24% of the $4,986 monthly median income of South Fulton 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 South Fulton: common questions

Which hospices serve South Fulton?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for South Fulton ZIP codes, including Pruitthealth Hospice-Union City, Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc, Precious Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in South Fulton?

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 24% of the $4,986 monthly median income of South Fulton 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 South Fulton. 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 South Fulton, GA