Adult Disability Care in Candler-McAfee, GA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Candler-McAfee, GA: the local picture

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in DeKalb County)

702

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.3%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in DeKalb County)

19

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

About 1,988 Candler-McAfee residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 10% in DeKalb County).

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

7.3% of Candler-McAfee households have no vehicle (7.3% in DeKalb County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Candler-McAfee compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Candler-McAfee	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	10%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.6%	3.7%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	7.3%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	21%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,223	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Candler-McAfee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Panthersville, GA	1.3 mi	1,763	14%
Belvedere Park, GA	1.7 mi	1,802	14%
Gresham Park, GA	2.7 mi	1,555	14%
Avondale Estates, GA	3.0 mi	861	6.9%
Decatur, GA	3.4 mi	3,597	5.5%
Scottdale, GA	4.8 mi	1,151	8.0%

Home health agencies serving Candler-McAfee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company	Atlanta, GA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 953-8570

Straight-line miles from the center of Candler-McAfee. 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 Candler-McAfee

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Candler-McAfee?

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee, GA