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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Upson County)

447

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

21%

of households have no vehicle (12% in Upson County)

5

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

About 1,139 Thomaston residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (21%; 14% in Upson County).

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

21% of Thomaston households have no vehicle (12% in Upson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Thomaston compared with Upson County and Georgia

Census figure	Thomaston	Upson County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	21%	14%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.1%	5.2%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	21%	12%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	2.6%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	51%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	17%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$19,811	$37,789	—

Older residents in towns around Thomaston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hannahs Mill, GA	3.3 mi	641	9.8%
Barnesville, GA	15 mi	782	11%
Manchester, GA	18 mi	654	20%
Griffin, GA	24 mi	2,906	13%
Forsyth, GA	25 mi	863	7.4%
Experiment, GA	27 mi	496	12%

Home health agencies serving Thomaston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Griffin	Griffin, GA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 229-4962
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Centerwell Home Health	Peachtree City, GA	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 487-1399
Enhabit Home Health	Columbus, GA	43 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 327-6159
Aveanna Healthcare	Macon, GA	34 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(478) 841-2772

Straight-line miles from the center of Thomaston. 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 Thomaston

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 74% of the $1,651 monthly median income of Thomaston 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 Thomaston: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Thomaston?

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 74% of the $1,651 monthly median income of Thomaston 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 Thomaston, GA