Adult Disability Care in Forest Park, GA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Forest Park, GA: the local picture

12%

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

576

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (7.1% in Clayton County)

13

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

About 1,288 Forest Park residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 12% in Clayton County).

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

13% of Forest Park households have no vehicle (7.1% in Clayton County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Forest Park compared with Clayton County and Georgia

Census figure	Forest Park	Clayton County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	12%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.6%	4.9%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.1%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	21%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,806	$47,111	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Lake City, GA	1.4 mi	467	11%
Conley, GA	2.0 mi	673	24%
Morrow, GA	3.2 mi	568	12%
Hapeville, GA	4.1 mi	587	10%
Riverdale, GA	5.0 mi	1,767	16%
College Park, GA	6.2 mi	1,374	16%

Home health agencies serving Forest Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	32 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	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Adoration Home Health	Fayetteville, GA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 253-4317

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Park. 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 Forest Park

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 $2,984 monthly median income of Forest Park 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 Forest Park: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Forest Park?

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 $2,984 monthly median income of Forest Park 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 Forest Park, GA