Respite Care in Thomasville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Thomasville, GA: the local picture

3,853

residents 65 or older (21% of Thomasville)

69%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Thomas County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Thomasville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Thomasville live with someone: 69% 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 1,589 Thomasville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (40% in Thomas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Thomasville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Thomasville compared with Thomas County and Georgia

Census figure	Thomasville	Thomas County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,265	$45,395	—

Older residents in towns around Thomasville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cairo, GA	14 mi	1,522	52%
Monticello, FL	21 mi	725	38%
Pelham, GA	22 mi	669	22%
Bradfordville, FL	23 mi	3,494	18%
Quitman, GA	25 mi	1,003	35%
Moultrie, GA	26 mi	2,540	48%

Hospices serving Thomasville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia	Thomasville, GA	0.5 mi	(229) 584-5500
Colquitt Regional Hospice	Moultrie, GA	27 mi	(229) 890-3526
Gentiva	Bainbridge, GA	35 mi	(229) 246-6330
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC-(Adel)	Adel, GA	39 mi	(229) 500-6250
Affinity Hospice	Valdosta, GA	39 mi	(229) 242-8904

Nursing homes near Thomasville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harborview Thomasville	Thomasville, GA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	68	(229) 226-9322
Camellia Gardens Of Life Care	Thomasville, GA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	83	(229) 226-0076
Thomasville Vistas Of Journey LLC	Thomasville, GA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	52	(229) 225-1049
Archbold Living Thomasville	Thomasville, GA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	64	(229) 226-8942

Straight-line miles from the center of Thomasville. 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 Thomasville

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 32% of the $3,772 monthly median income of Thomasville 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 Thomasville: common questions

Which hospices serve Thomasville?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Thomasville ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Southwest Georgia, Colquitt Regional Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Thomasville?

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 32% of the $3,772 monthly median income of Thomasville 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 Thomasville. 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 Thomasville, GA