Home Health Aides in Echols County, GA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Echols County, GA: the local picture

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

$14.07

median hourly wage of home care aides in Georgia (BLS, May 2025)

456

residents 65 or older (12% of Echols County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Echols County ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.

Home health and personal care aides in Georgia earn a median $14.07 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.05 and $16.76.

Echols County has about 456 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Echols County compared with Georgia

Census figure	Echols County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,125	—

Older residents in towns around Echols County

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jasper, FL	18 mi	236	36%
Bemiss, GA	24 mi	781	27%
Valdosta, GA	25 mi	7,848	35%
Lakeland, GA	25 mi	521	48%
Live Oak, FL	29 mi	1,092	22%
Hahira, GA	34 mi	391	45%

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Echols County

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 30% of the $4,010 monthly median income of Echols County 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Echols County: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Echols County?

Medicare’s file lists none for Echols County ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does home health aides cost in Echols County?

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 30% of the $4,010 monthly median income of Echols County 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 is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Echols County, GA