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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Calhoun County)

211

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

23%

of households have no vehicle (11% in Calhoun County)

3

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

About 516 Dawson residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (22%; 11% in Calhoun County).

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

23% of Dawson households have no vehicle (11% in Calhoun County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Dawson compared with Calhoun County and Georgia

Census figure	Dawson	Calhoun County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	22%	11%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.1%	1.4%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	23%	11%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.6%	8.0%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	24%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,991	$24,155	—

Older residents in towns around Dawson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Leesburg, GA	16 mi	395	6.6%
Cuthbert, GA	21 mi	495	12%
Albany, GA	21 mi	10,942	17%
Americus, GA	25 mi	2,362	8.6%
Putney, GA	29 mi	597	9.3%
Blakely, GA	39 mi	836	15%

Home health agencies serving Dawson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Albany, GA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 430-8878
Pruitthealth @ Home-Albany	Albany, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(229) 435-2109
Phoebe Home Health	Albany, GA	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 312-9300

Straight-line miles from the center of Dawson. 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 Dawson

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 56% of the $2,166 monthly median income of Dawson 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 Dawson: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Dawson?

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 56% of the $2,166 monthly median income of Dawson 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 Dawson, GA