Disability Care for Adults in Wilmington Island, GA

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Wilmington Island, GA: the local picture

12%

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

261

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.1%

of households have no vehicle (7.6% in Chatham County)

7

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

About 966 Wilmington Island residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 14% in Chatham County).

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

4.1% of Wilmington Island households have no vehicle (7.6% in Chatham County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Wilmington Island compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figure	Wilmington Island	Chatham County	Georgia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	14%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.3%	4.7%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	7.6%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	9.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,004	$62,844	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmington Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Whitemarsh Island, GA	3.1 mi	1,206	5.1%
Thunderbolt, GA	5.0 mi	633	22%
Skidaway Island, GA	6.0 mi	4,826	8.2%
Tybee Island, GA	7.0 mi	1,299	9.8%
Montgomery, GA	8.0 mi	1,054	3.7%
Savannah, GA	13 mi	21,137	14%

Home health agencies serving Wilmington Island

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Savannah, GA	5.7 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	9.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 233-9800
Aveanna Home Health	Pooler, GA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(912) 598-2793
St Joseph's/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc	Savannah, GA	7.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 819-7600
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

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmington Island. 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 Wilmington Island

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 20% of the $6,084 monthly median income of Wilmington Island 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 Wilmington Island: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Wilmington Island?

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 20% of the $6,084 monthly median income of Wilmington Island 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 Wilmington Island, GA