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

Local figures

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

11%

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

101

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.6%

of households have no vehicle (2.8% in Effingham County)

5

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

About 200 Springfield residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 12% in Effingham County).

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

5.6% of Springfield households have no vehicle (2.8% in Effingham County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Springfield compared with Effingham County and Georgia

Census figure	Springfield	Effingham County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	12%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.7%	4.9%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	2.8%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	5.6%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$60,215	—

Older residents in towns around Springfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Guyton, GA	5.2 mi	310	12%
Rincon, GA	7.1 mi	1,033	10%
Port Wentworth, GA	14 mi	1,119	16%
Hardeeville, SC	17 mi	4,320	17%
Bloomingdale, GA	17 mi	549	29%
Pooler, GA	19 mi	4,236	14%

Home health agencies serving Springfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Savannah, GA	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 355-3409
Amedisys Home Health	Savannah, GA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 233-9800
Enhabit Home Health	Pooler, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 330-7394
St Joseph's/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc	Savannah, GA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 819-7600
Adoration Home Health	Savannah, GA	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(912) 354-7984

Straight-line miles from the center of Springfield. 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 Springfield

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 40% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Springfield 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 Springfield: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Springfield?

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 40% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Springfield 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Springfield, GA