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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Jasper County)

137

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Jasper County)

5

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

About 410 Monticello residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (27%; 13% in Jasper County).

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

13% of Monticello households have no vehicle (4.3% in Jasper County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Monticello compared with Jasper County and Georgia

Census figure	Monticello	Jasper County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	27%	13%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.1%	5.6%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.3%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	3.4%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,611	$49,902	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Jackson, GA	16 mi	926	19%
Eatonton, GA	17 mi	1,193	18%
Gray, GA	22 mi	586	16%
Forsyth, GA	23 mi	863	7.4%
Madison, GA	23 mi	1,199	12%
Covington, GA	23 mi	2,446	14%

Home health agencies serving Monticello

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Covington	Covington, GA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 787-1796
Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia	Watkinsville, GA	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 354-6073
Piedmont Home Health	Athens, GA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 719-1991
Pruitthealth At Home - Atlanta	Norcross, GA	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 279-6200
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	85 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 30% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Monticello?

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 30% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello, GA