Respite Care in Stone Mountain, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stone Mountain, GA: the local picture

902

residents 65 or older (14% of Stone Mountain)

66%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

72

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stone Mountain ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stone Mountain live with someone: 66% 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 250 Stone Mountain residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 72 hospices serving Stone Mountain ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stone Mountain compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Stone Mountain	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,250	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Stone Mountain

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tucker, GA	3.3 mi	7,128	25%
Mountain Park, GA	3.7 mi	2,398	25%
Clarkston, GA	4.1 mi	598	37%
Redan, GA	4.5 mi	5,051	30%
Scottdale, GA	5.5 mi	1,151	45%
Avondale Estates, GA	5.9 mi	861	19%

Hospices serving Stone Mountain

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aachele Home Care And Hospice, LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	1.9 mi	(470) 545-7129
Guardian Angels Hospice	Tucker, GA	4.5 mi	(470) 242-5682
Divine Guardian, LLC	Tucker, GA	4.5 mi	(770) 837-0673
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC	Tucker, GA	4.5 mi	(470) 354-3231
Opuscare Of Georgia	Stonecrest, GA	5.8 mi	(770) 483-9111

Nursing homes near Stone Mountain (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	149	(770) 498-4144
Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs	Stone Mountain, GA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(678) 684-3157
Tucker Operating Company LLC	Tucker, GA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	136	(770) 934-3172
Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC	Tucker, GA	4.3 mi	1 of 5	144	(770) 491-9444

Straight-line miles from the center of Stone Mountain. 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 Stone Mountain

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 29% of the $4,188 monthly median income of Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain: common questions

Which hospices serve Stone Mountain?

Medicare lists 72 hospices for Stone Mountain ZIP codes, including Aachele Home Care And Hospice, LLC, Guardian Angels Hospice, Divine Guardian, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Stone Mountain?

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 29% of the $4,188 monthly median income of Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain. 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 Stone Mountain, GA