Respite Care in Thomaston, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Thomaston, GA: the local picture

1,990

residents 65 or older (20% of Thomaston)

50%

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

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Upson County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Thomaston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Thomaston live with someone: 50% 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 1,115 Thomaston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (63%) (51% in Upson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Thomaston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Thomaston compared with Upson County and Georgia

Census figure	Thomaston	Upson County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	51%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	34%	26%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	21%	12%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$19,811	$37,789	—

Older residents in towns around Thomaston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hannahs Mill, GA	3.3 mi	641	49%
Barnesville, GA	15 mi	782	43%
Manchester, GA	18 mi	654	37%
Griffin, GA	24 mi	2,906	42%
Forsyth, GA	25 mi	863	44%
Experiment, GA	27 mi	496	39%

Hospices serving Thomaston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Thomaston Hospice, Inc	Thomaston, GA	0.8 mi	(706) 647-2273
Brightmoor Hospice, LLC	Griffin, GA	25 mi	(770) 467-9930
Eternal Hope Hospice	Griffin, GA	25 mi	(770) 229-4673
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Jackson, GA	34 mi	(770) 775-0100
Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe	Macon, GA	34 mi	(478) 633-5660

Nursing homes near Thomaston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation	Thomaston, GA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	73	(706) 647-8161
Harborview Health Systems Thomaston	Thomaston, GA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	119	(706) 647-6676
Providence Healthcare	Thomaston, GA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	110	(706) 647-6693
Heritage Inn Of Barnesville Health And Rehab	Barnesville, GA	16 mi	3 of 5	117	(770) 358-2485

Straight-line miles from the center of Thomaston. 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 Thomaston

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 74% of the $1,651 monthly median income of Thomaston 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 Thomaston: common questions

Which hospices serve Thomaston?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Thomaston ZIP codes, including Thomaston Hospice, Inc, Brightmoor Hospice, LLC, Eternal Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Thomaston?

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 74% of the $1,651 monthly median income of Thomaston 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 Thomaston. 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 Thomaston

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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 Thomaston, GA