Respite Care in Summerville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Summerville, GA: the local picture

977

residents 65 or older (22% of Summerville)

48%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chattooga County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Summerville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Summerville live with someone: 48% 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 330 Summerville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (36% in Chattooga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Summerville compared with Chattooga County and Georgia

Census figure	Summerville	Chattooga County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	30%	26%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,181	$39,618	—

Older residents in towns around Summerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
LaFayette, GA	16 mi	1,408	41%
Rome, GA	17 mi	6,259	35%
Fort Payne, AL	19 mi	2,311	37%
Lindale, GA	22 mi	595	39%
Calhoun, GA	24 mi	2,903	32%
Henagar, AL	24 mi	402	33%

Hospices serving Summerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome	Rome, GA	20 mi	(706) 236-4706
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care	Rome, GA	20 mi	(706) 509-3200
Transitions Hospice, Inc	Rome, GA	20 mi	(706) 378-2273
Homespun Hospice, LLC	Calhoun, GA	24 mi	(678) 986-7746
Compassus-North Georgia	Calhoun, GA	24 mi	(706) 602-9001

Nursing homes near Summerville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakview Health And Rehabilitation	Summerville, GA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	151	(706) 857-4761
Harborview Rome	Rome, GA	16 mi	3 of 5	100	(706) 234-8281
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills	Lafayette, GA	16 mi	3 of 5	112	(706) 638-4112
Pruitthealth - Rome	Rome, GA	16 mi	2 of 5	100	(706) 236-6002

Straight-line miles from the center of Summerville. 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 Summerville

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 47% of the $2,598 monthly median income of Summerville 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 Summerville: common questions

Which hospices serve Summerville?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Summerville ZIP codes, including Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care, Transitions Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Summerville?

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 47% of the $2,598 monthly median income of Summerville 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 Summerville. 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 Summerville, GA