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

Local figures

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

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability

131

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

10%

of households have no vehicle

4

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

About 438 Blakely residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%).

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

10% of Blakely households have no vehicle; say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Blakely compared with Georgia

Census figure	Blakely	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.4%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,542	—

Older residents in towns around Blakely

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Abbeville, AL	23 mi	995	20%
Donalsonville, GA	24 mi	623	10%
Headland, AL	25 mi	820	7.7%
Cuthbert, GA	28 mi	495	12%
Dothan, AL	30 mi	13,436	15%
Taylor, AL	36 mi	358	20%

Home health agencies serving Blakely

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Bainbridge, GA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 246-1941
Miller Home Health	Colquitt, GA	19 mi	4 of 5	—	(229) 758-4301
Archbold Home Health Services	Thomasville, GA	68 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(229) 228-2200
Phoebe Home Health	Albany, GA	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 312-9300

Straight-line miles from the center of Blakely. 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 Blakely

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 41% of the $2,962 monthly median income of Blakely 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 Blakely: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Blakely?

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 41% of the $2,962 monthly median income of Blakely 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 Blakely, GA