Respite Care in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
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What respite can cost in Augusta-Richmond County
Respite is short-term relief for a family caregiver. No survey prices it on its own, so the estimates below are worked out from Augusta-Richmond County, GA prices for in-home care, adult day and assisted living.
- In-home respite: about $31/hour from the local in-home care median at 44 hours a week. Roughly $249 for an 8-hour day, or $1,245 for a 40-hour week.
- Adult day respite: about $95/day (monthly adult-day median ÷ 20 program days), or about $475 for a five-day week.
- Short stay in assisted living: about $172/day (local assisted-living monthly ÷ 30), or about $1,204 for a week. Communities often bill a higher short-stay rate; ask before booking.
Each figure divides a local monthly median into hours or days. More on our methodology page.
Providers offering respite care in Augusta-Richmond County
No providers in Augusta-Richmond County, GA currently carry an official respite care service flag.
Respite Care is offered by some licensed providers rather than by a separate kind of facility.
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Augusta-Richmond County, in Richmond County, has about 201,528 residents. About 30,767 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $55,485.
Source: US Census Bureau- Central Savannah River AAA(888) 922-4464csrarc.ga.gov
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
- Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- Georgia’s Aging & Disability Resource Connection1-866-552-4464georgiaadrc.com
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Augusta VA Medical Center-Uptownva.gov
VA Medical Center in Augusta.
- Elderly and Disabled Waiver ProgramOfficial program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
- Veterans options in Augusta-Richmond County
3 VA Community Living Centers or State Veterans Homes nearby.
Augusta GA CLC · GEORGIA WAR VETERANS NURSING HOME · GEORGIA WAR VETERANS NURSING HOME
VA Aid & Attendance overview →
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Questions families ask
We don't have enough local data for Augusta-Richmond County, GA yet to publish reliable FAQs. Check back as we add providers and cost data.
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