Adult Disability Care in St. Simons, GA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in St. Simons, GA: the local picture

5.4%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Glynn County)

232

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.0%

of households have no vehicle (4.5% in Glynn County)

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Simons ZIP codes in their service area

About 420 St. Simons residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.4%; 11% in Glynn County).

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

2.0% of St. Simons households have no vehicle (4.5% in Glynn County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

St. Simons compared with Glynn County and Georgia

Census figure	St. Simons	Glynn County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	5.4%	11%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.0%	2.7%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.5%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	8.6%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	29%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	9.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,770	$59,919	—

Older residents in towns around St. Simons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Country Club Estates, GA	4.9 mi	1,124	6.3%
Brunswick, GA	5.7 mi	2,812	19%
Dock Junction, GA	7.8 mi	1,499	15%
St. Marys, GA	31 mi	3,250	18%
Kingsland, GA	33 mi	2,256	16%
Fernandina Beach, FL	36 mi	5,069	6.6%

Home health agencies serving St. Simons

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brunswick, GA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 264-3640
Centerwell Home Health	Savannah, GA	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 355-3409
Adoration Home Health	Brunswick, GA	6.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(912) 462-6773
Advantage Home Health	Brunswick, GA	6.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 265-8330

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Simons. 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 St. Simons

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 15% of the $7,898 monthly median income of St. Simons 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 St. Simons: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in St. Simons?

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 15% of the $7,898 monthly median income of St. Simons 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 St. Simons, GA