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

Local figures

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

9.9%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Dooly County)

68

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

16%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in Dooly County)

2

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

About 185 Montezuma residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.9%; 10% in Dooly County).

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

16% of Montezuma households have no vehicle (7.3% in Dooly County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Montezuma compared with Dooly County and Georgia

Census figure	Montezuma	Dooly County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.9%	10%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.6%	4.2%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.3%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	7.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,556	$56,496	—

Older residents in towns around Montezuma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Unadilla, GA	17 mi	370	28%
Fort Valley, GA	19 mi	1,229	22%
Americus, GA	19 mi	2,362	8.6%
Vienna, GA	20 mi	733	9.6%
Perry, GA	21 mi	3,312	11%
Cordele, GA	28 mi	1,594	15%

Home health agencies serving Montezuma

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690

Straight-line miles from the center of Montezuma. 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 Montezuma

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 27% of the $4,546 monthly median income of Montezuma 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 Montezuma: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Montezuma?

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 27% of the $4,546 monthly median income of Montezuma 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 Montezuma, GA