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

Local figures

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

10%

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

128

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.5%

of households have no vehicle (3.6% in Candler County)

5

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

About 219 Metter residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (10%; 17% in Candler County).

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

3.5% of Metter households have no vehicle (3.6% in Candler County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Metter compared with Candler County and Georgia

Census figure	Metter	Candler County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	10%	17%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.1%	4.5%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	3.6%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	49%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,653	$37,385	—

Older residents in towns around Metter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Statesboro, GA	17 mi	2,788	12%
Claxton, GA	18 mi	402	3.7%
Lyons, GA	20 mi	677	17%
Swainsboro, GA	21 mi	990	13%
Reidsville, GA	22 mi	423	10%
Vidalia, GA	24 mi	2,250	11%

Home health agencies serving Metter

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Statesboro, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 486-1900
Amedisys Home Health	Vidalia, GA	24 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	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
University Home Health Services	Waynesboro, GA	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 554-7013
Adoration Home Health	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(912) 537-9192

Straight-line miles from the center of Metter. 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 Metter

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 42% of the $2,888 monthly median income of Metter 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 Metter: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Metter?

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 42% of the $2,888 monthly median income of Metter 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 Metter, GA