24-Hour Home Care in Americus, GA: Round-the-Clock Care

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in Americus, GA: the local picture

4.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.4% in Sumter County)

361

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sumter County)

$39,877

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

94 Americus residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.1%; 7.4% in Sumter County), and 401 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 361 residents are 85 or older (2.3% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Magnolia Manor Methodist Nsg C in Americus (1.9 mi) and Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview in Plains (10 mi).

Americus compared with Sumter County and Georgia

Census figure	Americus	Sumter County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.2%	7.8%	8.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,877	$38,511	—

Older residents in towns around Americus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Montezuma, GA	19 mi	548	6.0%
Leesburg, GA	24 mi	395	0.0%
Dawson, GA	25 mi	810	3.0%
Vienna, GA	26 mi	733	16%
Cordele, GA	28 mi	1,594	30%
Unadilla, GA	31 mi	370	15%

Home health agencies serving Americus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690
Phoebe Home Health	Albany, GA	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 312-9300
Pruitthealth @ Home- Griffin	Griffin, GA	82 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 228-0525

Nursing homes near Americus (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Magnolia Manor Methodist Nsg C	Americus, GA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	238	(229) 924-9352
Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview	Plains, GA	10 mi	2 of 5	100	(229) 824-7796
Montezuma Health And Rehabilitation	Montezuma, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 472-8168
4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center	Byromville, GA	20 mi	3 of 5	—	(470) 349-4507

Straight-line miles from the center of Americus. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

Someone awake and on duty at all hours
Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
Written handover notes between shifts

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in Americus

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $14.07 an hour (the Georgia median aide wage) that is about $10,243 a month in wages before any overtime, 308% of the $3,323 monthly median income of Americus households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in Americus: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in Americus?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $14.07 an hour (the Georgia median aide wage) that is about $10,243 a month in wages before any overtime, 308% of the $3,323 monthly median income of Americus households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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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.

24-Hour Home Care in Americus, GA