Adult Disability Care in Barnesville, GA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Barnesville, GA: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Lamar County)

151

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

1.8%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Lamar County)

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Barnesville ZIP codes in their service area

About 465 Barnesville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 12% in Lamar County).

151 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

1.8% of Barnesville households have no vehicle (4.3% in Lamar County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Barnesville compared with Lamar County and Georgia

Census figure	Barnesville	Lamar County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	12%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.6%	2.6%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.3%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	1.8%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,919	$58,214	—

Older residents in towns around Barnesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Forsyth, GA	12 mi	863	7.4%
Hannahs Mill, GA	14 mi	641	9.8%
Thomaston, GA	15 mi	1,990	21%
Griffin, GA	15 mi	2,906	13%
Experiment, GA	18 mi	496	12%
Jackson, GA	20 mi	926	19%

Home health agencies serving Barnesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Griffin	Griffin, GA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 229-4962
Atrium Health Navicent At Home	Macon, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 633-5600
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Centerwell Home Health	Peachtree City, GA	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 487-1399
Baycare Home Care Inc	Lakeland, FL	368 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Barnesville

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Barnesville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Barnesville: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Barnesville?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Barnesville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Georgia.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Barnesville, GA