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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Putnam County)

69

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.9%

of households have no vehicle (4.6% in Putnam County)

6

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

About 644 Eatonton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 17% in Putnam County).

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

4.9% of Eatonton households have no vehicle (4.6% in Putnam County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Eatonton compared with Putnam County and Georgia

Census figure	Eatonton	Putnam County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	17%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.9%	4.8%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.6%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	25%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,319	$51,475	—

Older residents in towns around Eatonton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Monticello, GA	17 mi	617	27%
Madison, GA	18 mi	1,199	12%
Milledgeville, GA	19 mi	1,933	13%
Greensboro, GA	20 mi	871	24%
Hardwick, GA	21 mi	703	25%
Gray, GA	24 mi	586	16%

Home health agencies serving Eatonton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Staff Builders Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Duluth, GA	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 417-1033
Adoration Home Health	Macon, GA	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 405-1474
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	76 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395
Adoration Home Health	Eastman, GA	78 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 374-2027

Straight-line miles from the center of Eatonton. 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 Eatonton

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 $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton 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 Eatonton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Eatonton?

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 $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton 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 Eatonton, GA