Respite Care in Stockbridge, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stockbridge, GA: the local picture

4,421

residents 65 or older (12% of Stockbridge)

58%

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

32%

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

61

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stockbridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stockbridge live with someone: 58% 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 1,392 Stockbridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (33% in Henry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 61 hospices serving Stockbridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stockbridge compared with Henry County and Georgia

Census figure	Stockbridge	Henry County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	7.9%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	2.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,993	$61,589	—

Older residents in towns around Stockbridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Morrow, GA	6.7 mi	568	55%
Jonesboro, GA	7.0 mi	516	52%
Lovejoy, GA	7.7 mi	587	31%
Bonanza, GA	7.7 mi	423	30%
McDonough, GA	7.7 mi	2,721	45%
Lake City, GA	8.1 mi	467	35%

Hospices serving Stockbridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Stockbridge, GA	2.5 mi	(770) 389-5760
Georgia Community Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	2.5 mi	(470) 268-8150
Affinity Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	2.5 mi	(678) 583-2269
Guiding Light Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	2.5 mi	(470) 507-4822
Aveanna Hospice	Stockbridge, GA	2.5 mi	(678) 603-1321

Nursing homes near Stockbridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Laurel Park, LLC	Stockbridge, GA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	89	(770) 507-3840
Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Jonesboro, GA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	129	(770) 473-4436
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Lake City, GA	7.0 mi	1 of 5	242	(404) 361-1028
Westbury Center Of Mcdonough For Nursing & Healing	Mcdonough, GA	7.6 mi	2 of 5	210	(770) 957-9081

Straight-line miles from the center of Stockbridge. 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 Stockbridge

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 25% of the $4,833 monthly median income of Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Stockbridge?

Medicare lists 61 hospices for Stockbridge ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Georgia Community Hospice, Affinity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stockbridge?

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 25% of the $4,833 monthly median income of Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge. 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 Stockbridge, GA