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.
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Trusted, temporary relief for family caregivers across Lexington, Crawford, and the surrounding countryside.
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If family caregiving in Oglethorpe County needs a breather, tell us what your loved one needs and when you need coverage. We’ll listen, answer your respite-care questions, and arrange a free consultation around your family’s routine.
Prefer to talk? 706-204-9332Yes — Cedar Grove Private Home Care provides respite care throughout Oglethorpe County, giving family caregivers a planned break while a dedicated caregiver covers personal care, companionship, meals, and supervision at home. Visits can run a few hours or extend across days. Start with a free care consultation by calling 706-204-9332; we'll build a schedule around your loved one's routine.
Caring for a parent or spouse in Oglethorpe County often means doing it mostly alone. With 14,825 people spread across 442 square miles, this is farming country — cattle, poultry, hay, and timber keep families busy, and many caregivers here are also running a household, a farm, or commuting into Athens for work. There's rarely a built-in break, and that's exactly where respite care steps in.
Cedar Grove Private Home Care is based right here at 245 South Woodlawn Dr. in Crawford, so we understand the rhythms of this county — the distance between Lexington and Philomath, the drive out to Smithonia, the fact that the nearest hospital is Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center over in Clarke County. We send caregivers into homes across Oglethorpe County to give families real, dependable time off without worrying about who's watching Mom or Dad.
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Respite care isn't one fixed service — it's built around whatever your loved one needs while you step away. That might mean help with bathing, dressing, and mobility, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, or simply someone present for companionship and safety. Our caregivers follow the same daily routine your family already has in place, so there's no disruption when you return.
Visits can be scheduled for a single afternoon, a full day, or stretched across several days if you need to travel. Some families use respite care weekly just to catch their breath; others call on it occasionally, around doctor visits, holidays, or a planned trip. We tailor the hours and tasks to your situation after a free consultation, not a generic package.
Oglethorpe County doesn't have its own hospital, so a lot of medical appointments mean a drive up Athens Road into Clarke County to Piedmont Athens Regional. Respite care here often includes covering that gap — a caregiver stays with your loved one while you handle an appointment, run errands, or just rest, whether you're near the courthouse in Lexington, out past Point Peter, or closer to Stephens or Vesta.
We cover the whole county, from Crawford and Philomath to Sandy Cross and Smithonia, using ZIP codes 30648, 30630, 30619, 30671, 30659, and 30683. Because our office is local, not a call center hours away, scheduling tends to be simpler, and caregivers are familiar with the back roads and the distances between towns that make this county feel so spread out.
Respite care is often an out-of-pocket expense, but it doesn't have to be the only option. We accept private pay, long-term care insurance, VA benefits for eligible veterans, and Georgia Medicaid waiver programs including CCSP and SOURCE for those who qualify. Every family's situation is different, and we'll talk through what applies to yours during the free consultation.
The Oglethorpe County Senior Center at 19 Oglethorpe Drive in Crawford (706-743-8848) is also a good local resource for caregivers looking for additional support or guidance on benefits. We're happy to work alongside whatever resources you're already using, rather than asking you to start from scratch.
Families here call us for aging parents still living on the family farm, spouses caring for someone recovering from surgery or illness, and adult children trying to balance caregiving with jobs in Athens or raising their own kids. Veterans and adults with disabilities make up a good share of our respite clients too, especially where a routine of personal care or supervision needs a reliable backup.
Oglethorpe County is rural by nature, and that rural pace is part of why respite care matters here — neighbors aren't always close by, and family members are often the only line of support. Having a dependable caregiver who can step in, even for a few hours, lets you handle the rest of life without guilt or scrambling.
Families may pay privately or explore veteran benefits for respite care, depending on their situation.
Private pay can offer a straightforward path to planned respite at home. Long-term care insurance is accepted, and we can talk through the details with your family.
Cedar Grove Private Home Care accepts VA benefits for respite care. We can help veterans and surviving spouses understand options like Aid & Attendance.
Cedar Grove Private Home Care made consistent efforts to accommodate his needs, and I am very satisfied with the services provided.
Ruthie FancherRepresentative of Michael FancherTiming depends on your family's needs and schedule, which we discuss during a free consultation. Call 706-204-9332 and we'll talk through your situation, the hours you need covered, and how soon a caregiver can be arranged for your home.
Respite visits can be as short as a few hours or extend across multiple days, depending on what you need. Some families use it for a single appointment in Athens; others schedule it weekly for ongoing relief. We build the plan around your calendar, not the other way around.
Yes, we provide respite care throughout Oglethorpe County, including Lexington, Crawford, Arnoldsville, Maxeys, Philomath, Sandy Cross, Stephens, Vesta, and Smithonia. Our office in Crawford makes it practical to reach families across these smaller, more spread-out communities.
Georgia Medicaid waiver programs like CCSP and SOURCE, along with VA benefits, may apply depending on eligibility, and we also accept private pay and long-term care insurance. We'll go over what fits your circumstances during your free consultation so there are no surprises.
We serve respite-care families throughout Oglethorpe County, including Lexington, Crawford, Arnoldsville, Maxeys, and nearby communities. Learn more about our respite care.
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