Respite Care in Walthourville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Walthourville, GA: the local picture

505

residents 65 or older (13% of Walthourville)

88%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Liberty County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Walthourville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Walthourville live with someone: 88% 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 Walthourville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (44% in Liberty County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Walthourville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Walthourville compared with Liberty County and Georgia

Census figure	Walthourville	Liberty County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	44%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	13%	10%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.4%	19%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	4.5%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Walthourville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hinesville, GA	3.8 mi	3,117	43%
Fort Stewart, GA	7.6 mi	12	25%
Jesup, GA	20 mi	2,417	29%
Richmond Hill, GA	20 mi	1,179	41%
Glennville, GA	22 mi	1,004	52%
Buckhead, GA	22 mi	279	51%

Hospices serving Walthourville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Your Family Hospice, LLC	Hinesville, GA	5.5 mi	(912) 332-7969
Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc.	Jesup, GA	20 mi	(912) 588-0080
Georgia Hospice Care	Jesup, GA	20 mi	(912) 427-3202

Nursing homes near Walthourville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coastal Manor	Ludowici, GA	7.4 mi	1 of 5	108	(912) 545-3392
Magnolia Manor Of Midway	Midway, GA	14 mi	2 of 5	169	(912) 884-3361
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC	Jesup, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	72	(912) 427-6873
Altamaha Healthcare Center	Jesup, GA	20 mi	1 of 5	62	(912) 427-7792

Straight-line miles from the center of Walthourville. 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 Walthourville

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. 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 Walthourville: common questions

Which hospices serve Walthourville?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Walthourville ZIP codes, including Your Family Hospice, LLC, Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc., Georgia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Walthourville?

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. 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 Walthourville. 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 Walthourville, GA