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

Local figures

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

6.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.7% in Whitfield County)

797

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Whitfield County)

$45,709

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

285 Dalton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.7%; 6.7% in Whitfield County), and 870 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 797 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 Ridgewood Manor Health And Rehabilitation in Dalton (1.4 mi) and Regency Park Health And Rehabilitation in Dalton (1.4 mi).

Dalton compared with Whitfield County and Georgia

Census figure	Dalton	Whitfield County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	6.7%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	11%	8.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,709	$44,508	—

Older residents in towns around Dalton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Varnell, GA	9.2 mi	246	2.0%
Chatsworth, GA	11 mi	646	17%
Ringgold, GA	13 mi	705	16%
Apison, TN	17 mi	470	6.4%
LaFayette, GA	18 mi	1,408	11%
Calhoun, GA	19 mi	2,903	1.8%

Home health agencies serving Dalton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hamilton Home Health	Dalton, GA	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 226-2848
North Georgia Home Health Agency, An Amedysis Comp	Ringgold, GA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 364-2911
Pruitthealth At Home - Rome	Rome, GA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 232-5908
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Adventhealth Home Health	Calhoun, GA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(706) 629-3333

Nursing homes near Dalton (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgewood Manor Health And Rehabilitation	Dalton, GA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	102	(706) 226-1021
Regency Park Health And Rehabilitation	Dalton, GA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(706) 270-8008
Quinton Mem Hc & Rehab Center	Dalton, GA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(706) 226-4642
Murray Woods Of Journey LLC	Chatsworth, GA	11 mi	1 of 5	120	(706) 695-8313

Straight-line miles from the center of Dalton. 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 Dalton

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, 269% of the $3,809 monthly median income of Dalton 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 Dalton: common questions

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

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, 269% of the $3,809 monthly median income of Dalton 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 Dalton, GA