Respite Care in Statham, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Statham, GA: the local picture

433

residents 65 or older (14% of Statham)

93%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Barrow County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Statham ZIP codes

Most older adults in Statham live with someone: 93% 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 124 Statham residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (33% in Barrow County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Statham ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Statham compared with Barrow County and Georgia

Census figure	Statham	Barrow County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.2%	20%	26%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	3.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,947	$56,847	—

Older residents in towns around Statham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winder, GA	7.1 mi	2,342	34%
Jefferson, GA	12 mi	1,708	34%
Hoschton, GA	12 mi	627	23%
Monroe, GA	13 mi	1,956	47%
Athens, GA	13 mi	15,758	32%
Watkinsville, GA	13 mi	415	41%

Hospices serving Statham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County, LLC	Watkinsville, GA	11 mi	(404) 763-1456
Amedisys Hospice	Athens, GA	11 mi	(706) 369-3550
Compassus-Athens	Athens, GA	11 mi	(706) 354-1707
Family Hospice	Athens, GA	11 mi	(800) 410-4663
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC-(Athens)	Athens 706-229-6944, GA	11 mi	(706) 229-6944

Nursing homes near Statham (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Winder Center For Nursing And Healing	Winder, GA	6.2 mi	1 of 5	163	(770) 867-2108
University Nursing & Rehab Center	Athens, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	122	(706) 549-5382
Presbyterian Village - Athens	Athens, GA	10 mi	2 of 5	40	(706) 739-7690
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage	Athens, GA	11 mi	4 of 5	104	(706) 549-1613

Straight-line miles from the center of Statham. 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 Statham

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 22% of the $5,579 monthly median income of Statham 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 Statham: common questions

Which hospices serve Statham?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Statham ZIP codes, including Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County, LLC, Amedisys Hospice, Compassus-Athens.

How much does respite care cost in Statham?

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 22% of the $5,579 monthly median income of Statham 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 Statham. 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 Statham, GA