Respite Care in Tallapoosa, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tallapoosa, GA: the local picture

426

residents 65 or older (13% of Tallapoosa)

64%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Haralson County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tallapoosa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tallapoosa live with someone: 64% 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 190 Tallapoosa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (46% in Haralson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Tallapoosa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tallapoosa compared with Haralson County and Georgia

Census figure	Tallapoosa	Haralson County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	16%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	3.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,693	$41,237	—

Older residents in towns around Tallapoosa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bremen, GA	8.0 mi	780	53%
Temple, GA	15 mi	638	35%
Carrollton, GA	16 mi	3,361	44%
Heflin, AL	17 mi	908	46%
Cedartown, GA	20 mi	1,301	48%
Villa Rica, GA	21 mi	1,943	40%

Hospices serving Tallapoosa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care- A Part Of Tanner	Carrollton, GA	16 mi	(770) 214-2355
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Carrollton, GA	16 mi	(770) 462-1047
Agape Hospice Care Of Carrollton, LLC	Villa Rica, GA	21 mi	(770) 462-6000
Heart Of Hospice West Atlanta	Villa Rica, GA	21 mi	(770) 456-4643
Family Hospice	Villa Rica, GA	21 mi	(434) 977-9711

Nursing homes near Tallapoosa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Countryside Post Acute	Buchanan, GA	7.3 mi	1 of 5	62	(770) 646-3861
Buchanan Healthcare Center	Buchanan, GA	7.5 mi	1 of 5	60	(770) 646-5512
Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center	Bremen, GA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(770) 537-4482
Pine Knoll Path Of Journey LLC	Carrollton, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	122	(770) 832-8243

Straight-line miles from the center of Tallapoosa. 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 Tallapoosa

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 46% of the $2,641 monthly median income of Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa: common questions

Which hospices serve Tallapoosa?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Tallapoosa ZIP codes, including Hospice Care- A Part Of Tanner, Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care, Agape Hospice Care Of Carrollton, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Tallapoosa?

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 46% of the $2,641 monthly median income of Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa. 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 Tallapoosa, GA