Respite Care in Temple, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Temple, GA: the local picture

638

residents 65 or older (11% of Temple)

75%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Carroll County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Temple ZIP codes

Most older adults in Temple live with someone: 75% 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 221 Temple residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (38% in Carroll County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Temple ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Temple compared with Carroll County and Georgia

Census figure	Temple	Carroll County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	3.9%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Temple

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Villa Rica, GA	6.4 mi	1,943	40%
Bremen, GA	7.3 mi	780	53%
Fairfield Plantation, GA	8.4 mi	1,174	22%
Carrollton, GA	11 mi	3,361	44%
Tallapoosa, GA	15 mi	426	45%
Dallas, GA	17 mi	1,603	40%

Hospices serving Temple

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Care Of Carrollton, LLC	Villa Rica, GA	5.7 mi	(770) 462-6000
Heart Of Hospice West Atlanta	Villa Rica, GA	5.7 mi	(770) 456-4643
Family Hospice	Villa Rica, GA	5.7 mi	(434) 977-9711
Hospice Care- A Part Of Tanner	Carrollton, GA	11 mi	(770) 214-2355
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Carrollton, GA	11 mi	(770) 462-1047

Nursing homes near Temple (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center	Bremen, GA	6.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(770) 537-4482
Countryside Post Acute	Buchanan, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	62	(770) 646-3861
Pine Knoll Path Of Journey LLC	Carrollton, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	122	(770) 832-8243
Buchanan Healthcare Center	Buchanan, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	60	(770) 646-5512

Straight-line miles from the center of Temple. 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 Temple

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. 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 Temple: common questions

Which hospices serve Temple?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Temple ZIP codes, including Agape Hospice Care Of Carrollton, LLC, Heart Of Hospice West Atlanta, Family Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Temple?

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. 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 Temple. 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.

More near Temple

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Other care in Temple

More for Temple families

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 Temple, GA