Respite Care in Stonecrest, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stonecrest, GA: the local picture

7,134

residents 65 or older (12% of Stonecrest)

77%

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

32%

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

51

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stonecrest ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stonecrest live with someone: 77% 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 2,233 Stonecrest residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 51 hospices serving Stonecrest ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stonecrest compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Stonecrest	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,536	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Stonecrest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lithonia, GA	3.2 mi	171	90%
Redan, GA	4.2 mi	5,051	30%
Lakeview Estates, GA	6.4 mi	60	72%
Panthersville, GA	7.7 mi	1,763	47%
Candler-McAfee, GA	7.9 mi	5,061	35%
Belvedere Park, GA	8.1 mi	1,802	49%

Hospices serving Stonecrest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opuscare Of Georgia	Stonecrest, GA	5.1 mi	(770) 483-9111
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	6.0 mi	(404) 537-1960
Loving Arms Hospice	Conyers, GA	6.5 mi	(770) 765-7030
Gentiva	Conyers, GA	6.5 mi	(678) 413-1360
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	8.0 mi	(770) 456-5701

Nursing homes near Stonecrest (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Lithonia, LLC	Lithonia, GA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	150	(770) 482-2961
Georgia Regional Atlanta Ltc	Decatur, GA	5.9 mi	3 of 5	66	(404) 243-2110
Glenwood Health Center By Harborview	Decatur, GA	7.2 mi	1 of 5	225	(404) 284-6414
Pruitthealth - Decatur	Decatur, GA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	146	(404) 212-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Stonecrest. 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 Stonecrest

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 27% of the $4,545 monthly median income of Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest: common questions

Which hospices serve Stonecrest?

Medicare lists 51 hospices for Stonecrest ZIP codes, including Opuscare Of Georgia, Amicasa Hospice Home Care, Loving Arms Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stonecrest?

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 27% of the $4,545 monthly median income of Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest. 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 Stonecrest, GA