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

Local figures

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

7.7%

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

154

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.8%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in McDuffie County)

3

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

About 303 Thomson residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.7%; 11% in McDuffie County).

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

8.8% of Thomson households have no vehicle (4.8% in McDuffie County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Thomson compared with McDuffie County and Georgia

Census figure	Thomson	McDuffie County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.7%	11%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.9%	4.8%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	4.8%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	3.0%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,926	$41,613	—

Older residents in towns around Thomson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Harlem, GA	11 mi	608	23%
Grovetown, GA	17 mi	1,565	13%
Evans, GA	22 mi	7,045	6.6%
Martinez, GA	23 mi	5,959	9.6%
Washington, GA	23 mi	851	10%
Augusta, GA	25 mi	30,767	18%

Home health agencies serving Thomson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Csra Home Health Agency Columbia, Inc.	Thomson, GA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 595-9688
Trinity Home Health	Martinez, GA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 729-6000
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	66 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 Thomson. 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 Thomson

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 54% of the $2,244 monthly median income of Thomson 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 Thomson: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Thomson?

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 54% of the $2,244 monthly median income of Thomson 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 Thomson, GA