Respite Care in Vienna, GA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Vienna, GA: the local picture

733

residents 65 or older (25% of Vienna)

87%

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

33%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vienna ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vienna live with someone: 87% 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 238 Vienna residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (38% in Dooly County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Vienna compared with Dooly County and Georgia

Census figure	Vienna	Dooly County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	7.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,606	$56,496	—

Older residents in towns around Vienna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cordele, GA	9.5 mi	1,594	63%
Unadilla, GA	12 mi	370	70%
Montezuma, GA	20 mi	548	38%
Hawkinsville, GA	23 mi	777	50%
Americus, GA	26 mi	2,362	31%
Perry, GA	27 mi	3,312	36%

Hospices serving Vienna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	9.4 mi	(229) 273-6282
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	9.4 mi	(229) 271-0300
Phoebe Sumter Hospice	Americus, GA	25 mi	(229) 928-4000
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	36 mi	(800) 932-2738
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	36 mi	(478) 953-1016

Nursing homes near Vienna (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cordele Health And Rehabilitation	Cordele, GA	7.8 mi	1 of 5	100	(229) 273-1227
Crisp Regional Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Cordele, GA	8.0 mi	3 of 5	143	(229) 273-1481
4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center	Byromville, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	—	(470) 349-4507
Crossview Care Center	Pineview, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	102	(229) 624-2437

Straight-line miles from the center of Vienna. 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 Vienna

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 24% of the $5,051 monthly median income of Vienna 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 Vienna: common questions

Which hospices serve Vienna?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Vienna ZIP codes, including Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care, Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele, Phoebe Sumter Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Vienna?

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 24% of the $5,051 monthly median income of Vienna 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 Vienna. 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 Vienna

More senior care near Vienna

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Vienna

More for Vienna 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 Vienna, GA