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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Jeff Davis County)

60

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

21%

of households have no vehicle (9.2% in Jeff Davis County)

4

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

About 289 Hazlehurst residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 19% in Jeff Davis County).

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

21% of Hazlehurst households have no vehicle (9.2% in Jeff Davis County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Hazlehurst compared with Jeff Davis County and Georgia

Census figure	Hazlehurst	Jeff Davis County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	19%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.9%	5.1%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.2%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	20%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,750	$26,990	—

Older residents in towns around Hazlehurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Baxley, GA	16 mi	998	14%
McRae-Helena, GA	22 mi	1,115	20%
Alamo, GA	22 mi	345	8.7%
Alma, GA	23 mi	714	11%
Nicholls, GA	24 mi	263	31%
Vidalia, GA	27 mi	2,250	11%

Home health agencies serving Hazlehurst

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Vidalia, GA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Adoration Home Health	Vidalia, GA	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(912) 537-9192
Altamaha Homecare, Inc	Baxley, GA	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 367-1046

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazlehurst. 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 Hazlehurst

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 78% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Hazlehurst?

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 78% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst, GA