Respite Care in Suwanee, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Suwanee, GA: the local picture

2,185

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Suwanee)

79%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Gwinnett County)

57

Medicare-certified hospices serve Suwanee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Suwanee live with someone: 79% 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 805 Suwanee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (28% in Gwinnett County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 57 hospices serving Suwanee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Suwanee compared with Gwinnett County and Georgia

Census figure	Suwanee	Gwinnett County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	19%	26%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	9.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	3.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,406	$67,396	—

Older residents in towns around Suwanee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sugar Hill, GA	3.0 mi	2,425	29%
Duluth, GA	5.9 mi	4,297	29%
Buford, GA	6.4 mi	2,206	39%
Lawrenceville, GA	8.0 mi	3,706	50%
Johns Creek, GA	8.0 mi	11,203	23%
Berkeley Lake, GA	8.4 mi	731	15%

Hospices serving Suwanee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
North Gwinnett Hospice Services, LLC	Suwanee, GA	2.4 mi	(404) 819-6400
Affinity Hospice	Lawrenceville, GA	4.5 mi	(678) 878-3215
Georgia Hospice Care	Lawrenceville, GA	4.5 mi	(770) 302-2251
Passionate Care Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Lawrenceville, GA	4.5 mi	(770) 680-4340
Inspire Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Duluth, GA	5.0 mi	(404) 921-3341

Nursing homes near Suwanee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
D Scott Hudgens Center For Skilled Nursing, The	Suwanee, GA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	32	(770) 932-3472
Salude - The Art Of Recovery	Suwanee, GA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	64	(770) 904-3222
Life Care Ctr Of Lawrenceville	Lawrenceville, GA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	125	(678) 442-0777
Pruitthealth - Lanier	Buford, GA	7.0 mi	4 of 5	117	(770) 614-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Suwanee. 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 Suwanee

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 $5,534 monthly median income of Suwanee 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 Suwanee: common questions

Which hospices serve Suwanee?

Medicare lists 57 hospices for Suwanee ZIP codes, including North Gwinnett Hospice Services, LLC, Affinity Hospice, Georgia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Suwanee?

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 $5,534 monthly median income of Suwanee 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 Suwanee. 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 Suwanee, GA