Home Health Aides in Fitzgerald, GA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fitzgerald, GA: the local picture

4

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

$14.07

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

1,526

residents 65 or older (17% of Fitzgerald)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Ben Hill County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fitzgerald ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

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.

Fitzgerald has about 1,526 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Fitzgerald compared with Ben Hill County and Georgia

Census figure	Fitzgerald	Ben Hill County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	19%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	7.1%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,519	$33,208	—

Older residents in towns around Fitzgerald

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ocilla, GA	7.9 mi	499	26%
Abbeville, GA	20 mi	349	33%
Tifton, GA	23 mi	2,845	28%
Ashburn, GA	24 mi	955	44%
Douglas, GA	27 mi	1,671	43%
McRae-Helena, GA	32 mi	1,115	47%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fitzgerald

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Tifton, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 386-0665
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690
Pruitthealth @ Home - Valdosta	Valdosta, GA	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 247-4665

Straight-line miles from the center of Fitzgerald. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

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 Fitzgerald

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 51% of the $2,377 monthly median income of Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fitzgerald?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Fitzgerald ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4 of 5), Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia (3.5 of 5), Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fitzgerald?

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 51% of the $2,377 monthly median income of Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald, GA