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

Local figures

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

4.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9% in Candler County)

112

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Candler County)

$34,653

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

41 Metter residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.7%; 4.9% in Candler County), and 324 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 112 residents are 85 or older (2.8% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Azalea Health And Rehabilitation in Metter (0.6 mi) and Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter (0.7 mi).

Metter compared with Candler County and Georgia

Census figure	Metter	Candler County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	4.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	33%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	9.0%	8.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,653	$37,385	—

Older residents in towns around Metter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Statesboro, GA	17 mi	2,788	14%
Claxton, GA	18 mi	402	9.3%
Lyons, GA	20 mi	677	2.2%
Swainsboro, GA	21 mi	990	6.1%
Reidsville, GA	22 mi	423	11%
Vidalia, GA	24 mi	2,250	12%

Home health agencies serving Metter

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Statesboro, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 486-1900
Amedisys Home Health	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
University Home Health Services	Waynesboro, GA	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 554-7013
Adoration Home Health	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(912) 537-9192

Nursing homes near Metter (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azalea Health And Rehabilitation	Metter, GA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	89	(912) 685-5734
Pleasant View Nursing Center	Metter, GA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(912) 685-2168
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation	Pulaski, GA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	89	(912) 685-5072
Twin City Trails Of Journey LLC	Twin City, GA	14 mi	3 of 5	110	(478) 763-2141

Straight-line miles from the center of Metter. 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 Metter

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, 355% of the $2,888 monthly median income of Metter 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 Metter: common questions

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

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, 355% of the $2,888 monthly median income of Metter 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 Metter, GA