Five ways Cedar Grove helps Georgia families keep loved ones safe, comfortable and independent. Private pay, LTC insurance, VA and Medicaid accepted.
Headquartered in Crawford, our care team serves families across Northeast and Metro Georgia.
Helping seniors, veterans and adults remain safe, comfortable and independent at home.
Trusted, flexible respite care for Watkinsville, Bogart, and Bishop families who need a reliable break without worry.
No pressure. Just a conversation about what your family needs.
If you need a steady hand while you step away, tell us what respite would look like for your family. Cedar Grove Private Home Care offers a free consultation for Oconee County families to talk through routines, timing, and the kind of help your loved one needs at home.
Prefer to talk? 706-204-9332Yes. Cedar Grove Private Home Care provides respite care throughout Oconee County, including Watkinsville, Bogart, and Bishop. A caregiver steps in for a few hours or several days so you can travel, rest, or handle other responsibilities, while your loved one keeps their routine, meals, and medication reminders. Start with a free consultation by calling 706-204-9332; we'll build a plan around your family's schedule.
Caring for a parent or spouse is a role most families take on without a manual, and it rarely comes with a built-in backup plan. In Oconee County, where many adult children juggle caregiving alongside jobs in Athens or Atlanta, the need for a trustworthy break isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for staying well yourself.
Cedar Grove Private Home Care offers respite care designed around real life, not a rigid schedule. Whether you need coverage for a weekend trip, a recurring weekly afternoon, or support while you recover from your own illness, we send a caregiver who understands your loved one's routine, preferences, and needs, so stepping away never feels like a risk.
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Respite care fills in wherever you normally would be. That might mean help with bathing, dressing, and mobility, preparing a familiar meal, reminding a parent about medication timing, or simply keeping company so your loved one isn't alone. Our caregivers also provide light housekeeping and non-medical transportation, so errands, pharmacy pickups, or appointments at Northside Hospital Oconee or Piedmont Athens Regional don't get missed while you're away.
Every respite plan starts with a conversation about your loved one's daily rhythm, from wake-up time to favorite shows to how they like their coffee. We're not trying to replace your presence, we're trying to preserve normalcy for the hours or days you're gone. That consistency matters most to families caring for seniors, veterans, or adults recovering from illness or injury who do best with familiar routines.
Oconee County has a distinct rhythm, from the historic downtown Watkinsville district near Eagle Tavern to the quieter neighborhoods off US-441 and SR-15 in Bogart and North High Shoals. We schedule visits around that geography, whether you're near Harris Shoals Park, out toward Bishop, or closer to the Athens line in the 30606 or 30605 ZIPs. Local scheduling means less drive time wasted and more consistency in who shows up.
Many families we work with also lean on the Oconee County Senior Center at Oconee Veterans Park for activities and social connection. We see our respite visits as a complement to that kind of community support, not a replacement, helping fill the gaps on the days a senior stays home or needs one-on-one attention a group setting can't provide.
Payment options vary by household, and we try to make that part simple. Many families pay privately, choosing the number of hours or days that fit their budget and needs. Others use long-term care insurance policies, which often include respite benefits worth checking into before you assume cost is a barrier.
For veterans, we accept VA benefits toward care costs. Families enrolled in Georgia's Medicaid waiver programs, CCSP or SOURCE, may also qualify to apply those benefits toward respite services. During your free consultation, we'll talk through what you're working with and help you understand which payment path makes the most sense, with no pressure and no guesswork.
Respite care isn't one-size-fits-all, especially when someone has mobility limitations, a chronic condition, or needs skilled nursing support alongside personal care. We build individualized care plans so the caregiver who arrives knows exactly how to help with transfers, positioning, or any specialty needs, rather than improvising.
This matters whether your loved one is managing recovery after a hospital stay at St. Mary's or Piedmont Athens Regional, or simply needs an extra set of hands at home. Our goal is for you to leave for a few hours or a week with full confidence that care continues exactly as you'd provide it yourself.
Families often arrange respite care through private pay or veteran benefits, and we can help you look at the path that fits your household.
Private pay can offer a straightforward way to arrange respite care around your family’s schedule. Long-term care insurance is accepted, and we can talk through what you already have in place.
For veterans and surviving spouses, VA benefits are accepted for respite care. We can help you understand options like Aid & Attendance and discuss how they may fit your family’s needs.
I am very grateful for Cedar Grove Private Home Care and am satisfied with how staff go above and beyond.
Jennifer GordonClient familyWe recommend reaching out as early as you can once you know your dates, especially for recurring respite or longer stretches of coverage. Call 706-204-9332 to start with a free consultation, and we'll work with you to match a caregiver and build a plan around your loved one's routine and your timeline.
Yes. Respite visits can be as short as a few hours for an errand run or appointment, or extend to overnight and multi-day coverage if you're traveling. Plans are built around what you actually need, not a fixed package, so you only arrange the time that fits your situation.
We prioritize consistency because familiarity matters, especially for seniors and adults who do better with routine. We match based on your loved one's needs and personality, and we aim to keep scheduling steady so visits feel familiar rather than like meeting someone new each time.
Yes, non-medical transportation is part of what our caregivers can provide during a respite visit, including rides to appointments at Northside Hospital Oconee, Piedmont Athens Regional, or St. Mary's, plus errands and pharmacy stops. Just let us know the schedule in advance so we can plan around it.
We serve families seeking respite care in Watkinsville, Bogart, North High Shoals, Bishop, and nearby Oconee County communities. Learn more about our respite care.
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