Companion Care in Pelham, GA: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Pelham, GA: the local picture

669

residents 65 or older (19% of Pelham)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Mitchell County)

1.9%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

6.4%

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

About 208 residents of Pelham aged 65 or older live alone, 37% of older residents in households (29% in Mitchell County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

6.4% of Pelham households have no vehicle (12% in Mitchell County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Pelham compared with Mitchell County and Georgia

Census figure	Pelham	Mitchell County	Georgia
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	6.6%	15%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	12%	5.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	16%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	42%	34%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,250	$41,590	—

Older residents in towns around Pelham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Camilla, GA	8.2 mi	925	36%
Cairo, GA	17 mi	1,522	46%
Moultrie, GA	22 mi	2,540	44%
Thomasville, GA	22 mi	3,853	31%
Putney, GA	24 mi	597	25%
Bainbridge, GA	29 mi	2,732	32%

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Pelham

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 52% of the $2,354 monthly median income of Pelham 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Pelham: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Pelham?

About 208 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (29% in Mitchell County).

How much does companion care cost in Pelham?

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 52% of the $2,354 monthly median income of Pelham 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Pelham?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Pelham, GA