Respite Care in Unadilla, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Unadilla, GA: the local picture

370

residents 65 or older (12% of Unadilla)

55%

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

70%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Unadilla ZIP codes

Most older adults in Unadilla live with someone: 55% 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 113 Unadilla residents aged 65 or older report a disability (70%) (38% in Dooly County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Unadilla ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Unadilla compared with Dooly County and Georgia

Census figure	Unadilla	Dooly County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	22%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	7.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,208	$56,496	—

Older residents in towns around Unadilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vienna, GA	12 mi	733	33%
Perry, GA	15 mi	3,312	36%
Hawkinsville, GA	15 mi	777	50%
Montezuma, GA	17 mi	548	38%
Cordele, GA	21 mi	1,594	63%
Fort Valley, GA	22 mi	1,229	45%

Hospices serving Unadilla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	21 mi	(229) 273-6282
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	21 mi	(229) 271-0300
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	24 mi	(800) 932-2738
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	24 mi	(478) 953-1016
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Warner Robins, GA	27 mi	(478) 971-1099

Nursing homes near Unadilla (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center	Byromville, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	—	(470) 349-4507
Summerhill Elderliving Home & Care	Perry, GA	14 mi	1 of 5	160	(478) 987-3100
Pinewood Healthcare Center	Hawkinsville, GA	15 mi	3 of 5	102	(478) 892-9171
Crossview Care Center	Pineview, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	102	(229) 624-2437

Straight-line miles from the center of Unadilla. 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 Unadilla

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 33% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Unadilla 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 Unadilla: common questions

Which hospices serve Unadilla?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Unadilla ZIP codes, including Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care, Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele, Georgia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Unadilla?

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 33% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Unadilla 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 Unadilla. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Unadilla, GA