Respite Care in Tucker, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tucker, GA: the local picture

7,128

residents 65 or older (19% of Tucker)

73%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

57

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tucker ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tucker live with someone: 73% 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 1,723 Tucker residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (32% in DeKalb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Tucker compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Tucker	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,341	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Tucker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clarkston, GA	3.2 mi	598	37%
Stone Mountain, GA	3.3 mi	902	28%
Mountain Park, GA	4.0 mi	2,398	25%
Lilburn, GA	4.9 mi	2,558	37%
Scottdale, GA	5.0 mi	1,151	45%
North Decatur, GA	5.6 mi	3,450	26%

Hospices serving Tucker

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Guardian Angels Hospice	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(470) 242-5682
Divine Guardian, LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(770) 837-0673
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(470) 354-3231
Generations Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(404) 386-2005
1ST Care Palliative And Hospice Services	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(770) 696-1518

Nursing homes near Tucker (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tucker Operating Company LLC	Tucker, GA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	136	(770) 934-3172
Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	144	(770) 491-9444
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	149	(770) 498-4144
Briarwood Health Center By Harborview, LLC	Tucker, GA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(770) 938-5740

Straight-line miles from the center of Tucker. 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 Tucker

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 21% of the $5,695 monthly median income of Tucker 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 Tucker: common questions

Which hospices serve Tucker?

Medicare lists 57 hospices for Tucker ZIP codes, including Guardian Angels Hospice, Divine Guardian, LLC, Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Tucker?

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 21% of the $5,695 monthly median income of Tucker 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 Tucker. 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 Tucker

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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 Tucker, GA